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The Games of Destiny Chapter 3
Next morning 9:00 A.M.
Fareeha wakes up first. Having a glance over her son, she feels blessed to have a son like Sarim.

Fareeha: Wake up my love. Get up and go sleep in your room comfortably.
Sarim: (Rubbing his eyes, looks at the Clock) O God! I am late. I'm late and you are telling me to sleep? Why didn't my alarm ring today?

(After uttering all this without any break, he remembers that his mother was unwell)

Sarim: (ashamed) I'm really sorry Mom. How can I forget that you are not in a good health. How are you doing now?
Fareeha interrupts before he throws another question.
Fareeha: Calm down first. I'm perfectly fine now. I told you yesterday, it's nothing more than a fever. Why do you take this much stress?
Sarim: You are lying to make me feel better.
Fareeha: You can check by yourself. I'm alright my dear.
Sarim: OK then. I should get ready for the office. You will take proper rest today. And no argument on this.

(Fareeha obeys, knowing his concern. After having breakfast, Sarim leaves for the office. Meanwhile, Sarah arrives before time. She is very excited for her first day of her new job. She used to work with her father before joining "The Shahnawaz", Fareeha's event managememt company. Kabir has shown Sarah, her cabin, which is next to Sarim's office. So, she decides to greet her boss first. Sarah goes in Sarim's office to find it empty. As soon as she turns back, she bumps into a capacious, potent entity. )

Sarah: (without looking up) cannot you see?

Sarim: (who does not recognize her) Who are you by the way? And what are you doing here?

Sarah: In spite of saying sorry for your mistake, you are asking me who I am?

Sarim: (getting furious) Excuse me?

Sarah: No you are not excused. (blaming Sarim for her own mistake) First you bumped into me. And now you are getting angry on me? How rude! Whatever. Go. I've forgive you.
Sarim: Who are you to forgive me? By the way I havent asked to.
(Kabir, was observing everything. Noticing that Sarah might have not recognized who Sarim is, goes to introduce both of them with each other.)

Kabir: (stopping Sarah to speak further) Sarah! He is Mr. Sarim, your boss. And Sir! She is Sarah your new secretary.

Sarim: (annoyed) I think you haven't followed my steps Kabir. Anyways, teach her how to behave in the office and especially with her boss.

Kabir: (afraid of his anger) Yes Sir! Sorry Sir! I'll do it Sir! (then he stares at Sarah to say sorry)

Sarah: (forcefully) I'm sorry Sir! I had no idea about you. I'm really sorry.

(Ignoring her, Sarim enters his office. With an eye movement he asks Kabir to follow him. Kabir silently moves in.)

Sarim: (while taking his seat) Are you sure Kabir she is eligible for the post? She doesn't even know how to behave with her boss.

Kabir : I am sorry for her behavior Sir. I'll guide her properly.

Sarim: Send her in for dictation. By the way we have to arrange an event for Mr. Iqbal. You know him already. Right? (little did he know that he is Sarah's father). I want to discuss everything with the team. Call for a meeting after twenty minutes and remind me as well.

Kabir: (who was listening to his every single word carefully) Alright Sir. Anything else Sir?

Sarim: Nothing more. You can go now.

(Kabir nodes his head in affirmation and leaves. He goes directly towards Sarah's office.)

Kabir: Sarah! (he calls her name while entering)

Sarah: (standing up)Yes Sir?

Kabir : Take a pen and paper and go for dictation. And this time please be careful with your words. He is already in a very bad mood because of you.

(Sarah knew he is talking about Sarim. She goes towards Sarims office and knocks at the door. On getting permission she goes in.)

Sarim: (Without offering her a seat) We have a meeting after sometime. It's about the event we are going to arrange for Mr. Iqbal; the business tycoon. You must know him.

(Who can know him better than Sarah? Her hands stop writing after listening to that name.

Sarah:(to herself) did he just say Mr. Iqbal? I must have heard wrong. (to Sarim) Sorry Sir can you please repeat the name?

Sarim: (annoyed) Mr Iqbal. And Im not habitual of repeating myself. Keep it in your mind for next time. Am I clear?
Sarah: (still thinking about the name) Yesss...yes Sir.

Sarim dictates for good ten minutes. And Sarah busy in her own thoughts, writes everything.

Sarim: okay. You can leave now. And prepare for the meeting.
Sarah: (nodes her head) Yes Sir.

(Sarah goes to her office. She sits on her chair and starts murmuring)

Sarah: So Dad has given the contract to The Shahnawaz. But he never told me about this. He will not like me working for my own event under someone else. And boss also doesnt know that Im the daughter of his Mr. Iqbal. O God. Im struck in this strange situation. What should I do now? Should I call Mom? I must do this. Only she can help me with this.

After thinking this idea, she dials her mothers number. (Hayat; a house wife, Sarahs mother and wife of Mr. Iqbal. She is a very down to earth and dignified lady. No one can say that she is wife of a business tycoon. She is a pure and kind hearted lady, who loves her daughter a lot. She always helps poor secretly. As for her charity is to be done in secrecy, not in front of camera. It will be only a show off.) And she picks up after two rings.

Hayat: (confused, but with a motherly concern) Sarah? Are you okay? Hows your day going?
Sarah: (her voice is unable to hide her stress) Mom.
Hayat: what happened my love?
Sarah: Mom Im facing an awkward situation and dont know what to do.
Hayat: okay. First take a deep breath and tell me what actually the problem is?
Sarah: Mom Dad has given the contract of the event to The Shahnawaz.
Hayat: (unbelievingly) What?
Sarah: Yes Mom.
Hayat: (thinking) Ok. Let me think something.
Sarah: Please Mom help me get out of this trouble.

Hayat: Sarah! Listen to me very carefully. You need to tell everything to your Dad, so that he doesnt react in the party. You know it very well, how important is this party for your father. Do as your boss says. But do tell your father about it. Otherwise you know hell get upset.

Sarah: I know he cannot see me working like this. Ok. Ill tell him everything.
Hayat: (appreciating her) Good girl. Happy now?
Sarah: Definitely. Thanks Mom.
Hayat: Go now. Get back to work.
Sarah: Im going. By Mom. (Lovingly) And thank u once again my cutie pie.

(Sarah is now somewhat relaxed. But she doesnt know, it will not last longer.)

Meeting goes well. Sarahs ideas are acknowledged by Sarim. After a long, hectic day, Both Sarah and Sarim make their way towards home. As soon as they get home, they directly go to their mothers as per habit. Sarah hugs her mother and thanks her again. She asks about her father, who is not home yet. On the other hand Sarim lays in his mothers lap and inquires about her health. He is relaxed knowing about his mothers good health. No one out of both knows, what destiny has planned for them in the coming time.