MEANT TO BE

Chapter-6

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Ramia was waiting on in the café, her table was on the privet area with less people around, she was taking a glance at the magazine....while a young man in his 30s came hurriedly and sat on the chair, " I'm so sorry there were too much traffic, have you been waiting for long? "

" It's fine , no need to apologies "

" How can it be fine, I've made T-H-E Maeen Ramia wait!. for a mere human like me, It's not a random thing "

" Then should I congratulate you, Congratulations Mr. Basu..no no Congratulations senior " she said with dramatic smile.

" Wow...everything have changed about you except this sense of humor ( she smiled on his compliment )... it's still terrible( her face changed in a fraction ) . Bijoy Basu team leader of NSB national Party, one of the India's most renowned political party which is a youth oriented party of the country. Bijoy was Ramia's senior in collage. He used to be president of collage union party. His passion in politics was unimaginable, after collage he joined NSB and bring it higher in popularity among youth and made it country's favorite with Ramia's financial help. Now they both have a common mission.

" Let's talk about work first " she changed the topic and became serious .

" why not "

" How is work going? "

" Everything is good, Thanks to you. In few months we'll start assembly, procession and other works. Don't worry this time we will definitely not going to let him win over "

" Hmm...there is no way Raghav Vajpayee is going to be our next president. Do whatever you need to do. I'll be always there for you guys."

" you are the reason we've able to made this so far, Thank you will be short to express the gratitude "

" I'm a businessman, all I do is for my avail "

" Ok ok I understand , you are always like that 'will never take my credit' type. well ( he hesitate for a bit ) how's with your father, have things get better? "

" There is nothing to be better and I don't have any expectations too, I'm leading a nice life...they are too. we all have our different paths, maybe it's good for us "

" Really, then what are you doing here! Ramia...Can't you go back to him for … "

" How's all the members doing , are they good " she stepped in between. Bijoy left a sigh in defeat getting her allusion and changed the topic too.

" Yeah everything is better, by the way you have come all the way here why don't you come to party office tomorrow, It's not far away only 3hrs by train. People are going crazy to meet there investor for once "

" In-ves-tor...wow! "

"Or what! a human ATM machine?" Bijoy always loved to tease her in some way, she made a face in express of 'unbelievable'.

"What do you say, will you come?"

" Are you trying to change my image of a businessmen to politician! ,I've already told you I'm not going . You know what , lately I've found that being secretive have it's own kind of joy " she said with a winning smile.

" Do what you want, I just wanted to tell you 'Fossil' is also an active member now, maybe you can meet him too"

"Hmm, though your offer is really tempting….. I won't come" Bijoy left a long sigh of frustration.

" He is an amazing writer, every time his articles made me amazed"

" Ohoo, Maeen Ramia is amazed by someone…what a lucky man!"

Ramia rolled her eyes and said, "Jokes apart, from a romantic novel writer to patriotic and rational writer he is flawless in every field and more amazing part is his every book or article have it's own charisma"

"That's true with his articles our party have became more popular and reliable among people. You both are the pillars of our party"

"Thank you so much (she smiled a little) . but only God knows why he wants to hide himself from the world"

"Maybe he also believe in your 'being secret is thrilling' thing but I have to say, Fossil as a person also... is a very humble young man. By the way He is handsome too and I've heard he is a scientist too….what do you think" Ramia took a second to understand his allusion and rolled her eyes on this 'on spot match-maker', they chat for a bit on some random topic and leave on their way.

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Tahir was parking his car in front of the mall while Bijoy Basu was coming out from from the mall. "Tahir!" Tahir looked up hearing his name "What a surprise! What are you doing here?"

" Mr.Basu! This is my hometown but, I didn't expected you what are you doing here?" he stressed on the you part. Bijoy and Tahir have known each other for last two years he have always treated Tahir as his younger brother while Tahir have always admired his strong personality.

" I'm here to meet a friend and now going back in the next train but I didn't know this is your hometown!"

"That's because I didn't tell you but now I'm not going to spare you so easily, you've came to my native land...you must have to come to my place"

"Thank you so much for your kind invitation but with a heavy heart I have to decline your offer. My daughter is waiting for me. It was her command to be back home before dinner and bring her favorite teddy that's why I've came to this mall but..but..don't worry one day your big brother will definitely come to your house..okey"

"Then I'll not argue anymore, will be waiting for the day"

"How I'm wishing that you have had came little earlier, then…" Bijoy said in a very low tune little did he knew the man in front of him have a large ear.

"pardon, did you say something?"

"aah…nothing much it's just.. I wanted to introduce an amazing person with you only if you have had came quite early"

"Really, my bad then, by the way who was the utterly important person you were willing to introduce?" He expressed his disappointment.

"mhh…That's a secret and some things are better being secret…you know better (he winked at him, while Tahir scratched his back of the neck getting the hint )..ok then . It was really nice to meet you here now I have to leave" They both greeted each other and went to there way.

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Tahir was getting out from the main gate along with his mother while his eyes laid on Ramia who was discussing something with some people on the construction area, Taseefa followed his gaze and said "Wait for a minute” she made her way towards Ramia.

"Very busy?” Ramia looked at the sudden voice and smiled after recognizing the owner of the voice.

“Nothing much,( she noticed the way she dressed up ) Aunty, are you going somewhere?”

“Hm (she nodded her head) Eid is in two days all our relatives are coming, so going for lot of shopping” she said with her usual smile.

“Ma, we are running late” Tahir who was waiting for his mother also reached on the spot.

"wait ( she said with a fake anger ) one thing...Thank You”

She surprised on this sudden greetings “Thanks for what!”

“For the kind work you are doing here” she finally understood that, her identity is fully revealed.

"you know!”

“ Just found, but I hope you didn’t felt annoyed by me or my nagging”

“absolutely not… there are your most precious warmth in your nagging, How can I found it annoying”

“ Really...then I’m gonna continue to nagg you same as before…for me you are just a child like my Alif ”

“What! Ma you can’t really place your precious son with an absolute stranger! It’s ridiculous!”

“You are right, Aunty I’m sure if you continue to Watch over me you’ll surely put me to an upper place of your son” she gave a challenging look to Tahir who was doing same.

“Ms. Ramia maybe you are a well known figure among the country but don’t overestimate yourself”

"I don't think so, It's just I know myself better than anyone”

"Oh really then are you looking down on me?”

"I didn't mean that"

"Seems like"

"Do you have any personal grudge on me?"