Her heart melted when she saw the cheerful faces of the little kids who were excited that morning. The classroom felt more cramped because it was filled with children. It was still ten minutes more to begin the class. But it seemed the children could't wait to study. They were noisy to see there was a new teacher. They glanced at Zoya. Zoya knew that, she smiled looking at them. Today was her first day at Doorna Kindergarten. She wore the best suit as a kindergarten teacher. Blue patterned salwar with dupatta. She kept her hair neatly combed back and tied in one ponytail, and black framed glasses. She looked much more mature and looked conservative. Earlier when she arrived, she was introduced to two other colleagues, namely Shanti and Harshida. They were no older than Zoya, so Zoya immediately felt comfortable being friends with them. They were busy managing the young students. The tables and chairs were put away because they were about to do their morning exercise first. Yes, th
“Good morning, Mr. Chakrapani!” Zoya tried to hide her surprise at the man's presence. "Can we talk for a minute?" he pleaded. His gestures looked awkward, and his eyes looked guilty. "Can't you see I'm busy?" Zoya said with slightly raised eyebrows. "I know, but there is something important I want to talk to you." “Nothing important to talk about,” Zoya said firmly. "I'm not interested to teach at your school anymore." “Miss, but I…” "Well, if you still want to talk to me, please wait until I finish teaching. These children are distracted by your arrival!" Zoya said like turning things around at that time. But actually she couldn't bear to see his hopeful expression. "Okay, I'll wait." He inched closer to the door. Mrs. Fateema then served him and invited him to talk. This is the right time to show off. Zoya picked up one more English story book. She read it a loud in front of the children, then immediately translated it. When she read it, she spoke an American accent, not
Morning at Dharavi Market. This was Praveen's second day to sell Idli there. The atmosphere was not crowded yet because it was only 6 in the morning. Many seller who just came to arrange their goods to sell. Praveen brought more than yesterday, of course with the hope that all the food would be sold out. He was in the same place as yesterday, next to the banana seller. He had begun to understand, one way to let people know what his sell is by shouting. Otherwise most of them were just passing by. And sure enough, just five minutes later he was shouting someone approached and immediately bought his idli. A woman who seemed to be in a hurry to go to work. "I want ten idlis. Wrap it up! The chutney is separated.” "Okay, Do You wanna buy Vada, too?" "Yeah, okay, just five." Praveen deftly prepared the girl's order. "You're new to sell idli here, huh?" She asked. She looked At Praveen's face with amazed. "Yeah, start from yesterday." "Where did you sell before?" Praveen shook hi
A week had passed.Sunil's dismay still persisted and didn't go away. His days are filled with Zoya's shadow. Somehow the girl haunted him and followed his every step. Since met her at Ramya's birthday, the image of the girl had managed to destroy his relationship with Sharmila. Made him restless and not focused on work. He didn't regret breaking up with Sharmila. During 4 years did not really make him fall in love with her. Sharmila was just a form of escape as he was so disillusioned by Zoya's departure abroad. Moreover, Sharmila's attitude was so restrained and jealous. Honestly, from the bottom of his heart he wanted to go back to Zoya. He wanted to be more serious about build a relationship with Narendra Prasadh's daughter to a higher level. If necessary he would redeem for all the mistakes he had ever done. But his arrival at Zoya's house last week made him even more upset. Why didn't Zoya's parents tell him where their daughter was? Why was Zoya not reachable? What had she
"Hey, where are we going?" Sunil asked Girish who continued to drive the car."I'm taking you home.""I don't want to go home! I want a drink. I haven't had a drink in a long time!”"You're drunk, so let's go home!""I told you, I'm not drunk. We've only been there for a while. I want to go back, I want to see the lion. You know, I saw a lion over there.""No lion! It was a discotheque, not a zoo!”“I swear, I saw a lion over there! It was just didn't roar. She just groaned at me. Ah, that must be a tamed lion. I'm sure the lion didn't eat people.""What are you talking about, Boss?! You're drunk! I told you earlier, don't get drunk! But when I leave you, you're straight up high. How many glass did you drink?” Girish nagged. He felt confused."None of your business! I'm sure I'm happy this time. Come on, let's go back!""What? You want to come back again? Want another drink?” asked Girish annoyed. He suddenly stopped the car.“Go there yourself! I don't want to be with you anymore. C
Girish released his grip on Sunil's arm. Immediately he gave a respectful attitude to the number one person in the Mumbai Police But not for Sunil. When he released Girish, he stumbled and almost fell. Quickly again Girish grabbed Sunil's arm. "Where have you been?" he asked coldly. Girish couldn't answer. If he's honest, he would be punished, but the fact that Sunil was drunk, he couldn't help it anymore "Answer me! where have you been?" “From the nightclub, Dad!” Sunil even replied while hiccupping. In the dim living room, Mr. Amaneesh's face was filled with anger. "Take Sunil to his room!" he said commandingly. "Yes, sir!" Girish immediately took Sunil to his room. He breathed a sigh of relief. What he was worried about didn't happen. He thought, Mr. Amaneesh would punish him, but no. The man was silent. In the room, Girish threw Sunil until the bed shook. He was very upset to see Sunil's behavior. But he couldn't do anything. Sunil slept on his stomach with one leg danglin
Even though he only sold Idli and Vada in the market, Praveen felt happy. He had been selling for more than a week, his goods is always in demand. Sometimes sold out before lunch. Consumers who came as if one after another to make him overwhelmed, there was no time to rest for a moment. He felt that his fortune was indeed here, as an Idli seller, not elsewhere. He wanted to increase his sales, but was constrained by transportation from Aunt Raju's house to the market because he brought the goods himself without a vehicle. Every morning, at five o'clock he had left holding a stainless container resembling a large basin on his head while carrying a bucket and plastic alone. If he was not careful, the stainless basin can fall, or spill the chutney in the bucket. But luckily that hadn't happened yet, and hopefully it won't. When he came home from work he was a little tired and rested and sometimes helped aunt Raju to make idlis especially grinding rice. More or less he already known h
"How are things at home? Is everything okay?” Zoya asked on her father's call. This was the first time Narendra Prasadh called his daughter after more than a week in Dharavi. "You don't have to worry, everything is fine. It was me who want to ask if you are all right there?” "I'm doing well. Don't worry about me!” Zoya replied sounding relaxed. She received the call on Sunday morning while she was squirming in her rollaway bed. She had nothing to do that morning. Actually Narendra already known, his men always give news about Zoya, in detail. Auntie Anjali, Anil, were Narendra's people to look after his daughter. In fact, the rented house had actually been fully rented by Narendra through Rajesh. Zoya didn't know at all, that everything was arranged. "Are you sure there's no problem there?" “Trust me, Dad! All went well. I'm already get a job now." "Oh yeah, what kind of job?" "I am a kindergarten teacher. But it's a very valuable experience for me. I got to know the kids.”
Meanwhile, far away in Mumbai, Sunil Chakraborty still could not accept the reality of what had happened.He was angry, but did not know how to vent his anger. Why did all this come to light?This must be the result of Roohan's failure, the man he had assigned to eliminate Praveen. If only he had succeeded, it would have been a different story. That man would have rotted at the bottom of the river!He had paid Roohan. He had to take responsibility for this failure! He should not deny it like that day, at least he should get his reward!Sunil still felt his chest burning with emotion. He would teach Roohan a lesson!He immediately left the house. But his steps stopped when Amaneesh stopped him."Where are you going?""I have some business to finish!""No! You stay home for now! Let me take care of everything!""No, Dad!" said Sunil, ignoring his father's words. He continued walking towards his car and soon the car was out of the garage.Amaneesh was furious, but could not do anything.
The afternoon was approaching.The Balinese bridal make-up artist had finished dressing Zoya. She seemed satisfied with her work.“It’s done. You can look in the mirror now!” said her with a smile.Zoya turned her body slowly to face the large mirror not far from her and was immediately stunned.Is that really her?She looked very different wearing a typical Balinese bridal kebaya in maroon and decorated with gold thread embroidery. Her head was decorated with a majestic floral metal crown that was also gold in color. Both of her wrists wore gold color bracelets. Prada songket cloth with a color that matched the kebaya she was wearing further enhanced her appearance.The make-up on her face was not striking so that her beautiful face looked even more beautiful.She stared at her reflection in the mirror for a long time, not expecting it to be herself.However, she had a little difficulty moving her head because the crown was quite heavy, around three kg.She convinced herself that she
The Balinese woman looked so graceful in the traditional dress. She wore a short white kebaya with a silver Prada cloth with a floral motif.Her black hair was pulled up into a bun. She was around mid-thirties and spoke fluent English.“So you two will be married with Balinese customs and rituals?”“Yes, of course. I have longed to marry with Balinese rituals. It just so happens that India and Bali have similarities,” Zoya explained.She smiled and looked at the two of them alternately. There was a sense of amazement in her eyes. The girl looked beautiful and the man was so handsome. They both looked so harmonious, especially later when they wear Balinese traditional clothes. Of course it would be even more charming.She had served quite a lot of clients who were about to get married, and most of them were Westerners, but this time she met a unique client from India.Judging from their appearance, they were not from just anyone. If not the upper class, then they must be public figures
Zoya and Praveen had landed in Bali three hours ago and now they had checked in at a resort in the Seminyak region. Zoya had made a reservation before so they didn't have to bother booking a hotel.Praveen didn't expect to go this far. This was the first time in his life he saw the outside world directly. It never even crossed his mind to be on this island of the gods. Not for leisure pursuit but to get married!No! He didn't feel tired after a long journey, in fact when he set foot in Ngurah Rai Airport his chest was still beating fast. Since leaving India, he felt like he entered a new world.Uncertain? Alienated? No! He didn't feel lost as long as Zoya was by his side. She gave him energy and determination so strong that he was a man who could overcome all obstacles.He had passed the biggest obstacle perfectly, taking away the lover he loved so much to escape from the one-sided match made by her parents.Coming out of the airport he was already fascinated by the pleasant atmospher
“What’s wrong? What are you guys talking about in there?” Sunil asked curiously.Stupid kid!If there were no other people around, Amaneesh would have slapped him. But he held back his anger so as not to raise further suspicion.“Come on, go home! I want to talk to you at home!”“Just tell me here now. I want to know!” Sunil said curiously.Amaneesh shook his head. He saw several of his subordinates standing looking at him in surprise.“You guys go back to the office now! We’ll talk later!”His subordinates took a respectful position,“Yes, sir!” said them.Sunil couldn’t accept it, he just walked briskly into Narendra’s room and opened the door,“What are you talking about with my father, Mr. Narendra?!” he asked loudly.Narendra was sitting on the sofa realizing the mistake he had made. Seeing Sunil act like that, his disgust surfaced again, he really didn’t want to see the young man’s face again.“Just ask your father! From now on I don’t want to see anymore! Get out of my room now
Rajesh Kumar was cheered. He quickly got up and half ran out to his car. In less than half an hour he was at the cafe that Narendra usually visited.Apparently Rajesh had arrived first. Narendra was not there yet. He immediately took a seat in the corner of the cafe and ordered a drink.Not long, finally Narendra appeared alone. He entered with brisk steps and sat across from Rajesh.“How are you, sir! Long time no see!” he said, starting the conversation.Narendra ignored him and went straight to the point.“Why did you tell me this now? Why?”“Because this is the best time to reveal everything!”“No! It’s too late!”“Not for me!”“Where did you get that evidence?” asked Narendra.Rajesh then explained in as much detail as possible.Narendra Prasadh listened with an angry expression. How could a police officer do something bad to get his personal desires and the police officer was… his future son-in-law? Truly, he had been deceived!“Your daughter has found a suitable man as her life
Two investigators came to see Mr. Amaneesh that night. They brought very important news.“We have checked the immigration data at the airport and got the names we are looking for, Sir! It turns out that Miss Zoya and Praveen Jayachandran took a flight abroad. They managed to escape to Singapore!” said a police officer named Sukhdev excitedly. His other colleague nodded in agreement.“That’s right! They left at 4:10 in the morning, and this data has been matched with the airline passenger manifest!”“They fled abroad?” said Amaneesh as if in disbelief. He did not know whether this was good or bad news because if this was true, their pursuit would be more difficult unless they asked for help from Interpol.But was it possible, considering that they were not criminals or perpetrators of crimes that harmed the country?Nothing is impossible. He could have used his authority as the Mumbai police chief.“What else did you get?”“That’s it. I think this is a very important clue, so I reporte
There were no significant results of the investigation even though Amaneesh had ordered many of his personnel. Some were ordered to Dharavi, some to modeling agencies, and advertising agencies and more to guard the borders.But none of them yielded results.Towards evening, Mrs. Fateema was even more shocked to see Sunil and his men arrive at her house. They interrogated her again, even though previously in Doorna she had been visited by the police asking about Praveen's whereabouts. Of course she did not know where he was. Since Zoya's identity was revealed, he had never been there again. What shocked her the most how Sunil knew where she lives?"Don't try to hide something from me, Mrs. Fateema!" said Sunil intimidatingly."Why would I hide him whereabouts, Sir! I have no idea at all. Since Ashita, I mean... Miss Zoya is no longer in Doorna, he has also never come again! Especially since he started to become famous!"“You don’t know where he lives?”“I don’t know exactly! But he sa
The wedding ceremony that was planned to take place this morning really ended in a mess, even though the hotel had made good preparations. The hall had been neatly arranged, both the stage and the arrangement of chairs and tables for the guests. Decorations full of flowers were already available. So was the catering.But all that was in vain because the bride ran away.Approaching 10 o'clock, the hall was actually quiet. Guests who did not know and had already come were not allowed to enter the building. The hotel was closed to guests.Of course, many guests were shocked, not expecting the party to be canceled. Not a few were disappointed because they had already come.In connection with being closed, Narendra's family could not hide their shame.This was the first time in his life he felt humiliated, not by someone else, but by his own child.Was there a wrong decision that made his daughter choose to run away rather than follow his wishes?But what was wrong? Isn't it his duty as a