1. A Simple Girl

Author's pov 

Goa 

A girl was standing on a sea beach. 

She was in her deep thoughts and suddenly she started towards the Sea shore. 

Onlookers looked at her who was walking aimlessly towards the sea but didn't say anything. Some guys were checking her out seeing her tall and slim frame and good looking face. She was in her early thirties. 

Looking at her expressionless face Some thought maybe she was trying to harm herself deliberately so they stood alert to take the matter in their hands if it was needed to.

She didn't give a heed to anyone .

She stopped when she stood in ankle deep water and relished the cold water on her skin.

The concerned people sighed in relief. 

She was enjoying the coolness of water on her feet and the warmth of the early morning. One can see that she was feeling satisfied by looking at her face.

Suddenly her phone rang, breaking her thoughts . She looked at the caller id and smiled lightly.

She picked up her call.

Girl : Hello.

The caller : Kaha ho aap ? Jaldi se aa jao (Where are you? Come fast)

She understood through her voice how irritated she was.

Girl : Okay, I am coming within 10 minutes. 

They hung up the call. 

The girl looked at her wrist watch.....it was 9 am. She started to walk towards her destination.

She took an auto and reached her place.

Paying the auto she stood in front of her workplace.....the Bakery cum cafe named " Sharma's Cakes and More " . This was made by her father .

She entered.

"You are late ,Ankita." A girl in her mid twenties who was a staff member said to her.

"I am sorry...I was at the beach." She said, smiling sweetly.

The girl shook her head and said ,"It's okay.Now get back to work." 

Ankita smiled and went inside in search of the person who was red in anger by now.

"So finally you are here!!" She commented as soon as she spotted Ankita.

"I am sorry,Tithi. I was at the beach. " Ankita said. Tithi is Ankita's sister. She is 2 years younger than Ankita. 

"It's okay...let's start working." Tithi said smiling,Ankita nodded.

They both started their work. 

After some time a lady of her late 30s entered . She was their regular customer. 

"Good morning, Ankita." The lady greeted.

"Good morning Mrs Gomes ,what can I do for you?" Ankita said with a sweet smile.

"I want to order a birthday cake and some Chicken patties and some other items as Coming Sunday is my Son's birthday. " She said.

"Okay... it will be done. I am calling Tithi ,she will note down your order. " Ankita said.

She called Tithi who came to note down.

"Yes but the thing is that you guys have to deliver it ." Mrs Gomes said .

"Okay ...no problem . We will." Ankita said. 

Mrs Gomes placed her orders and went away . 

As soon as she went away ,Tithi said to her elder sister ,"Why can't they send people here ? Why do we have to go ?" 

"I don't know....no problem ,we will do something. She is our regular customer and Moreover we can't miss this big offer...she has placed orders for almost 40 people...think about it. In the future it will help us to get more orders ." Ankita said .

Tithi nodded her head . She knew her sister was right. Their cafe was doing good. It's their father's dream so they want to make it big. Moreover if they get more orders it will help them in their livelihood. They can lead their life better than they are living and honestly who doesn't want that!!

At around 10 pm they closed the shop. They took their belongings and started to walk to catch an auto.

Luckily they got one and sat on it. The driver dropped them in front of a one storey house.

"We are home." Tithi shouted as soon as she reached home. 

Soon their mother, Mrs Sharma came out from the kitchen with a smile on her face. 

"Come, go freshen up. I am plating the dinner." She said and went inside the kitchen.

Two sisters walked inside to see their Father watching news on TV. They knew if they disturbed him,they had to face his wrath. So without making a sound they went towards their room.

After freshening up,they sat together for dinner. 

"How's the cafe going?" Mr Sharma asked his daughters.

"Good Dad...we got a big order recently for a birthday party. " Ankita said smiling. 

"Wow nice ...make sure that you can give the best to our Client.." Mr Sharma said smiling happily. 

Tithi and Ankita nodded at their father.

After dinner ,everyone retired to their rooms.

Ankita went to the washroom to wear her comfortable nightwear.

"What are you doing?" Ankita asked after coming out as she saw Tithi watching something on her phone.

"Oh nothing, just watching youtube videos...I need to pass my time." Tithi said.

Ankita smiled at her sister. 

"Come let's sleep ...tomorrow we have to wake up early." Tithi said.

"You sleep..I will join you." Ankita said and walked towards the balcony. 

She sat on the chair staring at the moon. Looking at the moon she smiled slightly and her mind was filled with lots of thoughts regarding her life. She felt messed up.

Before she could untangle her tangled thoughts, tiredness made her slip in deep slumber. She slept sitting on her chair itself. 

Here you go with the first chapter. 

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