When the stars align! (7)




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 "Hello! Yes, just landed. Will take a cab and call you, once I reach", Akash said over the phone.

Akash took a cab and told the driver to stop on the way if he locates a decent food joint. "Let's grab something to eat and head for the day", Akash said to himself. 

He reached his destination. "I've reached. You guys be ready. If I need anything be available on your phones. Let's hope for the best. We will crack this deal", Akash said to his business partner. 


'BigStar Corp' read the huge sign board at the entrance of the tall building. Akash entered and told the receptionist about his appointment. 

"Hi! I'm Akash Rao, joint partner Stellar Solutions", Akash told her.

"Mam is waiting for you. Please proceed to the 2nd floor Sir. MD's cabin is to the left", the receptionist said.

"Thankyou", Akash said and he advanced. 

The office area of the company was huge. Spacious desks placed at one side. Atleast 30 people were working by those desks. On the left side chairs were placed for the visitors. Akash placed his luggage in the corner. He walked past those chairs and reached the MD's cabin. 'Mrs. S. S. Agarwal, Managing Director", it read. 

"May I come in Mam?", Akash said as he knocked on the cabin's door.

"Please come in", an aged voice was heard.

Akash entered the cabin. A woman wearing spectacles with golden chains hanging around her neck, grey hair tied neatly in a bun, was sitting there. She was draped in an elegant organza saari. She looked old but seemed stern. Her looks seemed familiar even though Akash was meeting her for the first time.

"Please be seated young man", she said.

Akash got seated across her desk. 

"So Mr. Akash Rao, what have you brought to this table, let me hear your pitch", she said. Her voice was assertive and authoritative. 

Akash showed her the presentation. He explained his ideas and answered all the questions she posed to him. 

"Mr.Rao, the proposal seems fine but you must know that there are other contenders too. What is your USP?", Mrs. Agarwal said.

"We are a new company Mam. It's a startup as you know. But I assure you that we are reliable, transparent and honest. Our innovative ideas and exclusivity, while considering social impact is our USP Mam. Ethics matter to us, we follow responsible business practices", Akash said in a confident tone.

Mrs. Agarwal seemed impressed by his answer. 

"Okay young man. But are you willing to do business with an aging lady?", she threw a googly at him.

Akash paused for a second and looked at her. "Ofcourse! It would be our pleasure to learn from an experienced person like you Mam. You've been in this business for so long. Your expertise will be beneficial for newbies like us. It will be our honour Mam", Akash played the googly well.

"Fine Mr.Rao. We will let you know about our decision on this collaboration", the MD said as she shook hands with Akash.

Thanking her, he left the cabin. Akash submitted the required documents at the desk of the office executive. He then took his trolley bag and headed towards the elevator. The elevator doors opened and to his surprise, Tara was standing in there. Akash stood stunned looking at her.


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