In morning ~

6.30 am~~

"Good morning to me", Marlin said "So …again another day with boring life...ugggghh..I hate it, I hate it so much".

Gets up from the bed slowly

"MARLIN...MARLIN...HOW LONG ARE GONNA SLEEP "(a loud voice from downstairs)

Marlin sighed

"coming, coming ", she replied.

"Geez sis you don't need to scream first thing in the morning, I can hear you just fine"

"I don't care what you have to say just finish your breakfast and got to your college, it's my house where you are staying rent-free…so don't annoy me" Maya said.

"Uff this always...OK I'm going don't need any breakfast ", Marlin left.

Arrives at college ~

(why even am I alive? what's the point? What is my purpose? Thinks Marlin)

"Hey bestie...(jumps from behind)how's my baby doing today😘😘", Layla said while hugging her.

"Just as always, had some scolding in the morning, didn't have any breakfast, and wandering the purpose of my life", Marlin said dramatically.

"Ohhh...it hasn't been a good morning for you, is it? Don't let it bother you(kiss on Marlin's cheeks)"," BTW you do remember that today is the special lecture day right? "

"hmm..", Wait...what lecture??"

"Miss today is the day when very famous lecturers from different countries come to our institution and give lectures on particular topics."

"It can be our chance to meet some big shots and proof ourselves ..." Layla stops (breath heavily)," Now you remember? "

"Ohh …yes yes…today is that day"

"let's go then…what are you waiting for??, we need to capture some good seats for that…let's go go go", Layla pulling Marlin's hand.

Marlin sighed," yeah.."

(on the other side)

"Sir your car is ready", driver said.

A man wearing black suit, black shoes and black ties come out of the house…hair perfectly gelled and light trimmed beard..perfect from every angle..talking with someone in the phone~

"Yeah Mom I'm going there right now. Please mom don't start with that again... No I'm not meeting anyone...and you know why…

From the phone, "Beta I know but please just one time...you need someone in your life too, right?.... Arjun...Arjun...

"..."

" ARJUN…ANSWER ME WHEN I'M TALKING..WHY ARE YO-"

(cuts the call)~

(enters the car)~

"let's go Jamie"

(car starts)

(thinks to himself)

"Mom you know very clearly why I'm like this…you saw me in that situation...why are you still telling me to meet people...you also know until I find her nobody is going to be Mrs. Srivastav...that's what I promised her..."

"Sir we arrived at the destination "

(dials number)

"hello ,Mr. Brier, yes it's me, I'm in front of your institute...please do that, I'm waiting...just know that I don't have all day"

"Hello sir thank you for giving us yo-"

(cuts in)

"Just show me the way"

In the auditorium ~

Students are very excited to meet everyone ~

Marlin and Layla enters~

"Hey you two...took you long enough" a voice coming from the 2nd row... it is Ryan, Marlin and Layla's friend.

" I was waiting you know...here you go... I've saved you guys seats...now say I'm the most charming being alive🫣🫣"

"Ohh just shut you mouth Ryan", said Layla (pushing him)

"Hey what happened to you my lady?(come close to Marlin)upset?"(Marlin become little red)

"Why are you making her uncomfortable? Idiot "Layla glares.

[Announcement]

" Students may I have you attention please, sit down everyone because our estimated guests are here...let's welcome them"

"first Mrs. Rosa Mores, known for her clothing line"

[A very beautiful middle-aged women come to stage wearing a beautiful purple dress, with a bright smile on her face]

"Next Mr. Aron Walter, the famous writer and publisher, writer of 'MOONLIGHT AND US', let's welcome him"(clapping)

[A man wearing white suit, very neatly styled, with glasses entered the room]

"Now the most awaited person Mr. Arjun Srivastav, the youngest billionaire in Asia, let's welcome him, everyone "(clapping)

[Enters a dashing young man wearing black suit]

"Now as we gathered here......."[the speech goes on]

[Everyone gives their speech]

"Hey Marlin which one do you like better, huh??"whisper Layla.

"Shut up ...listen carefully "said Marlin.

[Now is the time for Arjun to deliver his speech]

"I'm not going to say a bunch good and appreciative words to you, my time is very important, so I'll say this short and clear, you want to be successful work for it, nobody will give you food earn it if not snatch it, don't beg for anything or anyone "

Marlin's thought [how can someone say this kinda things...what do you mean snatch...isn't the person you're snatching from work hard to achieve it...ugh that's why I don't like this type of people...just know how to hurt people]

[Announcement: Now if any Student have any doubts to ask any of our guests, raise your hand]

A girl in green top: Can I ask if Mr. Walter is looking for any assistance for his new work?🫣

Mr. Walter: No dear, if I look for one in the future you would be the one I choose 😉

[girls cheers, girl in green top blushes]

[Announcement:ok next]

Ryan:" Mr. Srivastav, what you just said wasn't it too much, if we do this aren't we risking our future??"

Arjun:" if you are scared to do something don't do it but then don't ever complain that you didn't get a chance to do it...got it ?"

Marlin: "but don't you think about the other party, sir. They have work hard too... just because they don't have much power they have to lose something they work hard for?"

Arjun: "hah...you know miss, in my company thoughts like your's doesn't even make to the reception area. "

Marlin's thought [this b*****, I will die but never gonna work for him or his damn company]

Marlin:" Sir, respectfully, if thoughts like mine don't enter you company don't you think it is good that people like us don't work for your company...thanks anyway"

[leaves the auditorium, Ryan and Layla followed]

Arjun: A temper like that haven't seen in years...*smirk*

Outside ~

Marlin(in head): wow this kinda people still exists. I hate this type of people most...ugghhh

Layla and Ryan rushed to Marlin.

Layla: Hey are you OK?? Why did you run so fast?

Ryan: seriously dude...you know I got scared when you ran outside...now tell me princess what's the matter?

Marlin (sighed): you know I hate this type of people who thinks they can get anything just because they have power....you know this is how dad lost everything even his life...because of this kind of people. (crying)

Layla: Hey don't cry baby, you do realize that he may not be related with that incident, right?

Marlin: I know but ....

Layla: Let it go…let's go to the café near here...I heard there is a cute boy working, I want his number 😉

Ryan: haaah you and your weird habits...let's go Marlin, today's going to be all your favorite...

Layla: yeah, Ryan's treat 😆😆

Ryan: (if that makes her smile, I can do...)

Layla: Hey dude where are you lost??

Ryan: Nothing, let's go.

Bell rings~

They enter the café~

Someone: Welcome customer [with a wide smile]

Layla: damn the sources was right, he is handsome 😙

Marlin: Layla behave yourself ... you are drooling 😆

Ryan: Hey I like this table...come here

They sits~

Ryan: what do you want guys?

Layla : Can I have him with extra cream and sugar?😉

Ryan & Marlin: NO…NOT AGAIN

Ryan : ok I'm ordering...you sit right there and Marlin please don't let that animal go lose.

Marlin: but you didn't ask me what I want… I want-

Ryan: A cappuccino and a piece of red velvet if available otherwise a piece of chocolate cake... I know you

Marlin: haha yeah you are right

Layla: what about me, huh? Nobody knows what I like...

Ryan: yeah yeah ...(goes to the counter)

Layla: Hey have you decided where are you going to work for the internship?

Marlin: No, I still haven't...how about choosing Mrs. Rosa's company... I kinda like her ...and she doesn't look like she will kill me

Layla: Nobody can kill you sweetheart, you are too sweet to do that.

But I think you are right you like designing...so Mrs. Rosa will be perfect choice.

Marlin: you know Layla...if papa was here I never have to work for anyone ...and our company can still.......[sigh]

Layla: Everything will be alright... I know you will fulfill your and uncle's dream... I'm sure of it...and then you will marry me right??🥰

Marlin: yeah I will marry you sweetheart 😘

Ryan: M-marrry...who's going to marry whom?[with a side -eye]

Layla: Marlin going to marry me [giving hug to Marlin]

Ryan: hmm...the new guy's name is Rio ,he is not from here, currently single and- ......she is gone 😆

Marlin: did you just ask him for his details?

Ryan : Well ...you won't understand...[whisper]it's men's secret, sweetheart

Outside ~

Marlin: please Layla leave that poor boy alone…

[Marlin dragging Layla]

[Suddenly a car stops in front of them]

[A person very familiar come out....it is Mr. Srivastav]

Arjun: Ahh ..would you look at that ...the little miss temper...who runs like a angry rabbit [Smirk on his face]