56 Marriage Announcemen (1/2)
Aliya was among the first who changed their clothes and got ready. She was just standing in a corner enjoying the ladies running like rats here and there. Female employees of every stature were present inside. So the scene was of course entertaining. They were busy decorating themselves to be the best among every other woman. Aliya was busy observing everything.
She was wearing formals before she changed into her party wear. Now she was dressed in a peach, cold shoulder one piece. She had her sleek hair tied in a pony tail. On the side below her left shoulder of her dress, she had a brooch studded with diamonds. She was wearinga pair of peach pump heels. Her make-up was not heavy. She was dusky, so she never preferred to wear foundation. But her look suited well with this grand party. Soon it was 7 PM.
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OASIS HOTEL
8:30 PM
The event was to take place in a vast open green space. There were several tables in the front for each special guest. For the employees and media, there were seats placed behind the tables. There was a stage in front decorated with white and yellow flowers. The whole area was decorated with with lightings, orchids and there was an aroma that floated in the air which was produced from those flowers. This place was worth for a photo shoot. Dinner was decided to be inside the hotel. The ground was occupied by almost everyone.
Aliya had taken a seat with her fellow employees. Although she was superior among them, she never felt like she was different in class. She was grown up in a lower class family. So she never bothered to consider her class before interacting with people. This action of hers touched other employees and they started chatting with her. Almost half an hour passed, and almost all the guests had arrived. We had one anchor onstage who was literally making Aliya yawn. This was because she had never experienced such grand parties where all A-listed guests and renowned personalities are invited. She was used to to her area's parties where people danced like no one is watching. And here people only have couple dances for which they are actually trained and join classes for the same. Aliya's eyes were scanning the whole area where she found Anushka and Bhavna sitting in the front tables. Even though she was one of the highest paid psychologists, she was comfortable were she was and never envied her best friend's position. Rishi was busy entertaining all business tycoons. And one figure continuously accompanied him. She couldn't remember the face and she was busy recollecting.
”She is our boss's mother.” whispered Raghav in Aliya's ears.
Aliya surprisingly turned back and gave him a smile before letting out an 'Oh!' when she remembered she had seen her 10 years before.
”Raghav! You shouldn't be here. Your seat maybe in the front tables.” said Aliya with a puzzled look
”I always attend parties with my friends. And here I have a friend, so why sit there?” with a genuine smile
”Oh okay! But I feel you should be busy in making contacts with those celebrities. What I mean is generally this is what people do right?”
”Yes! But I don't do such business. I come from a middle class family. Neither my parents nor me are interested in flattering such people. Flattering is the business of those who don't have trust own their own talent and hard work. This is what I have seen in such parties in my 3 year long career.”
”Oh okay! Haha! We have a similar background then!”