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Sanju entered Aryan's cabin and saw him sitting tension free working on his laptop. For a minute she was confused if Ranjith had really called her to witness Maya in Aryan's cabin. Least she expecte him to be tensed on Maya's arrival but his gesture surprised her. Pushing away her thoughts she went and sat opposite to Aryan.

S: Aryan whats happening?

A: What ma. Nothing is happening. Looks like your business partner is here so I called you here.

S: She wanted to meet you but.

A: What does she have to meet me and talk with me.

S:You are right. I don't know what drama is she going to perform now.

A: She will do nothing

S: How are you sure?

A: I know her father so she will not do anything. Just wait and watch.

Maya was waiting at the reception when her mobile rang from Nanda repeatedly. Sighing with irritation she picked the call.

M: Why the hell are you calling me repeatedly?

N: Madam please. Sir wants to talk to you.

Nanda gave his mobile to Chandrasekar.

M: Dad, why don;t you leave me in peace for some time?

C: Maya don't do anything stupid. just leave from there.

M: No, I won't . I will confront Aryan today.

C: Maya remember you have signed a partnership contract.

M: I do remember.

C: If you remember then don't expect me to make realize every clause mentioned in it.

M: No what ? Just be quick dad

C: Maya, its clear in the clause that if any of the employees involve in harrasment or violence they will be termintaed from the job whereas if any of the partner involve in any such activity the partnership will get cancelled and the victim party will own the entire business and also gets 100 crore as compensation.

Maya was startled with the sudden reveal of such clause.

M: But why did you not mention this before.

C: Its quite normal to have such clauses when we get into huge business partnerships. This is not a simple business as you think Maya. Now leave from there and that will be good for you and ur business.

M: I will

She cut the call immediately and by the time Ranjith came there and saw her waiting.

R: Maya, shall we go?

M: hmm.

Ranjith sensed some difference and just nodded. He took her to Aryan's floor with his access. He stood before Aryan's cabin and knocked at the door.

Aryan looked at Sanju and gave his voice to the person to come in. Ranjith came and signalled Aryan with eyes and turned to look at Maya and called her in. Maya walked in and saw Aryan sitting in the comfy leather cushion seat and Sanjana was sitting opposite to him. For a moment she allowed her brain to analyze the situation. Exhaling a long breathe she looked at Aryan with confidence in her eyes hiding all her frustration.

M: Hello Aryan

A: Hello, Sit down Ms. Maya. I don't encourage any sort unprofessionalism at my office premises. If you are here for any official talks you should called up Pradeep and dealt with him. Now what made you to meet ? please be cut short I m running out of time for my works.

M: Aryan, I heard you were back after your vacation. Our family has a good bond so dad and me thought of inviting you and Sanjana for dinner.

A: Thanks for your invite Ms. Maya. As you knew that I m just back after my vacation. I m busy with my works and Sanjana will also be busy with you as you guys will be starting your cosmetics business in a day. Time may be constraint still let me consider your invite after some time and I will let you know through Ranjith. Convery my thanks and regards to Sir too.

M: hmm. Ok Aryan looking forward to meet you soon.

A: anything else?

M: Nothing.

A: Great then, we have a meeting right now.

M: I will leave. Bye.

She stood and gave a glare to Sanju and left from there. Ranjith accompanied her to send off. Sanju who witnessed all these was still in a shock. Her trance was broken by Aryan who snapped his finger at her.

A: SWeet heart....

S: What happened now?

A: She came to invite us for dinner.

S: Are you serious?

A: You were listening right?

S: But didn't she make a mess to meet you. Was that just to invite us ?

A: Sanju ma. She would have got to know the security and harrasment clause so she changed her true color to something else.

S: hmmm, very cunning

A: She is. You need to be extra cautious around her. Pradeep will handle her still be careful.

S: hmmm. ok. You carry on with work. I will leave. Keerthy is coming today. I have told Ranjith anna to bring home before ging to Pavi's flat.

A: seri ma. Take care.

Sanju stood and moved to him and kissed his forehead and he pecked her lips. After refreshing se got ready and waited for Keerthy to reach home. Soon one of the guards drove the car to the mansion with Keerthy. Sanju who was waiting in the living moved to the door hearing the honk of the car.

Overwhelmed with the joy of seeing her best friend after a long time she ran to her and engulfed in a bone crushing hug with tears rolling both their eyes.

S: Keerthy, I missed you a lot di

K: Me too Sanju. Missed you a lot.

S: come lets go in.

They sat on the couch in the living and Sanju introduced Kousalya maa when she came to them with snacks and beverages. Giving the space to the friends who haven't seen for a long time Kousalya maa left the place and went to kitchen to prepare dinner.

S: Keerthy, appa , amma eppadi irukanga?

K: Ellarum nalla irukanga Sanju. How are you and Aryan anna?

S: We are fine Keerthy. Life romba nalla pogudhu happy ah.

K: Im so happy for you Sanju. I knew Aryan anna will be the best for you.

S: Yendi, you too did n't tell me anything about Aryan.

K: Illa pa, Aryan anna dhan solla vendam sonnaru. Actually he wanted to get introduced himself but adhukulla ennanamo nadandhuduchu.

S: Puriyudhu. But ippo marubadiyum unkooda irukka poren nenacha avlo happy ah irukku.

K: Idhukkum Anna dhan reason. Atleast hereafter he wants us to be together.

S: Appa , amma yen varala?

K: Avangalukku anga set ayiduchu, adhuvum illama appa job continue panraru

The girls had a long chat discussing their entire life story in the one year they weren't together. Sanju also told her about Maya and the present problem because of her.

K: Ranjith anna gave me a hint of her but didn't expect her to be this much cunning.

S: hmm enakkune varuva pola

K: Adhan ippo nanum irukken la paathukalam.

S: Pavi romba genuine and true friend like you. She will give a positive vibe to everyone around her. Actually she is the one who filled the void because of you.

K: I spoke to her once but that was enough for me. she gave me a comfortable space.

By the time it was time or dinner and Aryan too arrived along with Ranjith.

K: Aryan anna, Ranjith anna how are you?

A&R: We are fine Keerthy. How are you?

K: I m fine.

A: So ready to join ARC and your friend?

K: Yes ready to rock.

R: Pavi kitta naa inform panniten Keerthy. She is well comfortable to share her home with you.

K: I m too ok with that.

R: Seri Keerthy have dinner, I wil drop you at Pavi's place.

K: Vaanga we wil have together.

A: Give me few minutes, I will be back.

Aryan and Ranjith went to refresh and returned to see the girls still drowned in their talks.

A: Sanju, Keerthy lets have dinner.

All of thm sat for dinner and had a wonderful dinner chitchatting alltogether. Later Ranjith drove Keerthy to Pavi's place.

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Chandrasekar was looking at Maya who was sitting frustrated. she didn't speak a word on reaching home.

C: How long are you going to be in silence?

M: What else do you expect me to do?

C: Listen Maya, you didn't wait for a moment or take my consent before signing the deal. Now its like both Aryan and us are locked in this partnership. I know him very well and he will act wisely and also his people will never go or do anything beyond Aryan. So he is on safe side. I expect you to be the same unless I plan something to get out of this.

M: hmm ok but that doesn't mean I will wait for years. I need you to do something at the earliest.

C: Go sleep. Your business starts from tomorrow. Concentrate on business.

Maya just nodded her head and let to her room. Though her father gave her enough of advices her raging mind couldn't stop from planning a threat to Sanju.

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