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Chapter 40
Niharika's POV
My meeting was indeed perfect. It feels the best to bag the deal. My business is like my baby and I am really happy for the progress of my business. My inner-me is excited for my birthday while I am just concerned about my project. Will Arpit be able to finish it up or not? I wonder if he was the right choice for the project or not.
As the plane rose high in the sky above the clouds, I made up my mind to talk about the project with Arpit as soon as I got down. If he is not able to do it, it's fine I will hire someone else; I mentally planned.
I dozed off as I was tired of my busy schedule in New York.
My deep slumber was broken with the announcement of landing at the Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi. As I got down, I felt home.
It was 8 o' clock at night and hence, I dropped the plan of calling Arpit. I thought it would be wiser to talk tomorrow morning. I reverted back at home and changed into a comfortable T-shirt and shorts a
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