Chapter 277

The cab was on time and she was able to get to the meeting; she doesn't like to be late if she is the one who called fro a meeting especially if it is with a client. It is a matter of business etiquette and she likes to keep it that way. She was glad that she had asked Lisa to postpone the meeting by half hour and it had turned out that the client wanted it to be delayed by an hour. Lisa had sent the documents via email and she was able to print them at Akshar's before she left. Considering an hour’s drive she had enough time to go through everything and be prepared for the meeting. Everything seemed to be a rush and she loved Lisa for having everything ready; she had even enquired what the client likes to eat and had arranged for lunch as it had turned out to be a lunch meeting. She had also called Pryag and cancelled his lunch date with Diya due to the meeting on Diya's behalf and had made it a dinner date by cross verifying her schedule and had even made reservations as his request. Lisa never ceased to amaze Diya; for her she knew thing wouldn't run smoothly; she was so organized and methodical and very friendly with customers. She had hired her because of Chari's recommendation. She had been reluctant initially but within a week she had proved to be an excellent asset. From then on Lisa had become her right hand.

Diya would have preferred to look more professional in a suit but due to time constraints she didn't have much of a choice and didn't even get a chance to shower and all she had time to do was freshen up and spray some perfume. She didn't want to look as if she was partying all night and fortunately she had not worn something that was that obvious but something more casual that she can get away with. Her cell phone vibrated and she knew who it was but was a bit busy with her work so decided not to pick it up. After a few minutes she checked her messages before getting into the meeting. There were two messages, one from Akshar and one from Pryag. Akshar's message was short and sweet and he just wanted to know if she had made it on time and that she had left her watch at his place. She looked at her left hand and realized indeed she was not wearing one. She thought about that morning and the wonderful breakfast and how much fun she had had that day and her lips bore an elegant smile. The phone continued with the next recorded message which was from Pryag. He wanted to know if she would meet him at the restaurant or if he would like for him to pick her up at her home. He had also mentioned that he was looking forward to the evening and had something important to discuss. She felt a surge of guilt pass through her; but before she could react to it Lisa was at her door indicating that it was time for the meeting. She picked up her papers and walked out leaving her cell phone on her table. There were three of them who were there for the presentation.