Chapter 1

INDIA, Banglore Airport Morning: 7:30 A.M

"So you won't change your mind" I asked my dad.

"Of Course not. It's better to change your mind" he replied.

"I'm your daughter remember so my answer is same".

"Then i cannot interfere in your decision, your wish" Dad

replied.

It's me Alina,25 years old. I've born and brought up in this country. I've never left this country, because i never had to. But everything will not be same, sometimes it should change.

I completed Fashion designing 2 years before then i applied for the job in famous XYZ Company, as a designer. since it is a big company they are not ready to believe a fresher without experience. So they've asked me to work as a trainee in one of their branches to prove my talent.

Luckily their branch was in Chennai and i worked there for two years. During that years i've learnt a lot from the seniors there and i analysed me a lot what i should do and not to. After two years seeing my work,they were satisfied and gave me the designer post. I'm so happy and worried at same time. Happiness is i got my desired job and the worrying part is job place is BARNES, ENGLAND. Because my father won't tag along me.

Regarding my father his name is Shamshuddin, he is a ex-servicemen in army. So he loves his country so much and he don't want to move away from this country even for a year. He gave voluntary retirement when he was shot. He didn't gave up,.after that since he had degree in psychology he started to give motivational speeches to school & College children and in alcohol rehabilitation centres. I begged and pleaded him a for a month to move out with me but his answer is "NO".

"Look Dad we can be there for a year and then I'll make some transfer to this place until then you can enjoy the place there. Think it as your vacation".

"This sugar coated words won't work for me buttercup. Listen sweetheart i know you worked hard to come here so i won't stop you,But i can't come with you besides, i have my orientation classes i don't want to miss it".

"Whatever dad you are so stubborn,but one day I'm gonna kidnap you".

He chuckled "Good luck with that angel. By the way whether you've informed Arfa that you are coming there".

"Ummm...no dad i was thinking to surprise by suddenly

appearing her before" I smiled.

"But she asked to you inform remember??"

"There will be no kick in that, believe me she is going to have a heart attack".

"Atleast you have a address of her".

Arfa my childhood friend and school best friend. After school she moved to BARNES when she got the scholarship to study her favourite journalism. We were still in contact. When i told i got the job in BARNES she is upside down. Actually she gave the idea to be a month before the job so that we can enjoy some quality time together. And i didn't had any vacation for past two years ,I've thought it as a good idea.

"Of course dad i have it".

"I need to say a thing buttercup".

"What?"

"You are 25 years old it is the right time to find your love. Don't end like me ALONE" he told with some grief in his voice.

I nervously smiled " Sure Dad,i won't, i swear" I hugged him in turn he did. I don't want this moment to move. Suddenly he cried.

"Dad, are you crying?".

"Of course not, I'm the strongest creature in the world" he replied and...

wiped away the tears.

The Final announcement to the flight came and it's time to

leave.

"Ok sweetie it's your time to leave. Remember our mantra??" he winked.

"Get into the trouble, make mistakes more and learn from them" we both said and laughed together.