Chapter 5: "I'm impressed..!!"

Chairman office.

"Old Man... Are you making things hard for her?", She spoke angrily.

"Epic has an ancient history and is also well known in Interior designing. Considering it as a partner is not a terrible choice. But don't blame me. It's Aditi, who is stubborn and trying to win that old man.", Elder Mishra spoke as if he felt wrong.

"But I'm seriously excited to see how she is going to convince that Old Man.", he continued.

Inside Aditi's office.

"Manager it's time. I think we should leave so we can be there early.", Sandy spoke.

"Let's go."

Inside the car.

"Boss, we are going to reach the Villa in another 30 minutes," Rishi spoke as he was detailing the progress in Japan.

"Pull the car near."

"Yes, Master.", Rishi asked the driver to pull the car near a café.

They soon entered the café. Anan sat peacefully near a window and read a book, While Rishi and others left him alone.

Aditi entered the café an hour before. As she entered the café she saw Mr. Viraj, who was about to stand and walk in her direction. Aditi soon hides and sat on a chair beside the window. Sandy also turned back as she seated on the chair behind.

"Sorry Mr. It was urgent.", Aditi spoke as she took the menu card on the bench and covered her face... soon she saw Mr. Viraj leaving. She relaxed and turned towards the person in front of her.

He was like a painting with his perfect features. He was gazing at her. His gaze was not angry yet hard to ignore.

It startled Aditi as she saw his white shirt. She stood as she gave him her business card.

"I'm sorry. I spoiled your shirt and I know it's a limited edition, you can just contact me through the number on this card. I will bear the expenses." She spoke as she saw the time, and she slowly entered the private room. Sandy followed her behind.

"Boss why did you stop me. Do you want me to sue her?", Rishi spoke as he was trying to understand his boss. Earlier when he saw the girl sitting in front of him[Anan]. Rishi tried to stand but was stopped by his boss. He was not sure... because this is the first time his boss allowed a girl to sit in the same space as his. Soon after he saw the girl spilling the coffee on his boss's shirt when she was taking Menu, yet his boss stopped him again. Anan examined the Business card.

"What's the name of the girl? The blind date grandpa arranged.", Anan spoke as he placed the card in the book and started cleaning his shirt with a tissue.

"Ms. Aditi, is there anything...?"

"Find more about her and get me an extra shirt.", He then stood and walked towards the restroom.

Rishi saw the Business card in the book and realized that she was Ms. Aditi, The Manager in MEDIA SCORE.

'No wonder she is so beautiful.', Rishi thought to himself.

Inside the private room.

"Manager, he doesn't seem like a normal person?", Sandy spoke as she handed Aditi the meeting files.

"He looked like a painting. He was so cool, handsome..."

"Sandy concentrate on Mr. Vikram.", Aditi cut Sandy in the middle.

"Oh!" Sandy shut herself and sat silently. 'What woman leaves the young man and concentrates on the old man...?', she thought to herself.

In the other 30 minutes.

A Man entered the private room. With some people with him. Aditi quickly stood from her seat and wished the person.

"Hello Sir, I'm Aditi. Planning Manager of MEDIA SCORE.", Aditi spoke.

"It's nice to meet you Ms. Aditi, but can I know why is the Planning Manager of MEDIA SCORE wanted to meet this Old man personally." Mr. Vikram spoke.

"EPIC is a firm foundation of Interior designing and everyone is aware of that, and it's a known reason behind me wanting to meet you, or is the great Vikram Sena acting like he isn't aware?", Aditi spoke. Seeing the smile on his face.

"Let have a seat Sir.", Aditi continued.

"We know MEDIA SCORE has always tried to be partners with EPIC. So you don't have to worry about contacting again and again before every construction and dealing with the entire process.", Mr. Vikram's secretary spoke.

"Then I'm sure you also know that it is an advantage to you guys too. That letting public know that MEDIA SCORE will sign with you, but the primary matter is why are you guys dragging it till now.", Aditi spoke.

Seeing a 22 years girl speaking this confidently to a 50-year-Old man was a brave move.

"Not Bad. But I'm not over money. I like to do everything in my way. Maybe I'm too old, I'm just being stubborn.", Mr. Vikram spoke.

Just then Sandy walked outside and Aditi remained calm. Soon she returned with a wrapped thing that looked like a colossal frame, and a servant followed her with a trolley.

Aditi stood up from her place and took the wrapped thing and handed it to Mr. Vikram Sena.

"Look at that piece, Sir.", Aditi went back to her seat.

Mr. Vikram's assistant unwrapped the frame and handed it to his boss. Startled to see the painting in his hands. After a moment of silence, he lifted his head...

"How did you...?", Mr. Vikram spoke with a surprising tone.

"I did my homework, sir.", Aditi smiled.

"Haha. The Chairman of MEDIA SCORE has many talented employees. But how did you get his last work? I heard this piece got auctioned and I couldn't get that.", Mr. Vikram spoke. That piece of work was his favorite artist's last work before death.

"Process is not important but the result does. It's good that you are happy, Sir.", Aditi replied.

Sandy finally understood why her manager was so obsessed with this painting and why she went all the way to Europe last month for this painting.

"Sandy, ask them to Serve Mr. Vikram some tea.", Aditi spoke as their eyes meet."Yes Manager.", Sandy spoke as she asked the waiter to serve the tea.

Mr. Vikram took a sip and got startled again.

"You don't have to be surprised, Sir. I did my homework. I specially asked you to come to this café because the "Tea Sommelier" is the student of Mr. Watson, the famous "TEA SOMMELIER" who was Mr. Vikram's favorite sommelier back then.", she knew after Mr.Watson's death. Mr. Vikram tried many types, but no one could beat Watson. Vikram never knew that he had a student.

"I'm impressed. I don't know how you managed but young lady you totally convinced me in these 30 minutes and proved me wrong. Fine, let's sign the contract this coming Wednesday.", Mr. Vikram spoke.

"It's glad that you agreed, Sir.", Aditi replied.

After 20 minutes of normal chat, they walked out. When he was about to enter the car.

"Do you have an interest in changing companies?", Mr. Vikram spoke as he held his car door.

"I don't sir.", She replied sincerely as she understood what he meant.

"Fine. Do you have a Boyfriend? If not, my grandso..."

"I'm not interested in such things at the moment...", Aditi cut him with a smile. It didn't seem rude.

"No wonder you could become Planning Manager in a year's time. Good luck, child.", He smiled and entered the car.

Character's description:

Vikram Sena: The Chairman of EPIC[ a top interior designing company.]

Mr.Watson- A famous sommelier.