|Chapter #6: Moments|

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It’s Ruhana’s first day at the office, and she’s nervous. Her daughter cheers her up, and the mother-daughter duo heads to their school and office. Ruhana drops her daughter off at her school van while she takes a cab to her office. Also, she instructs Ruhaani to be at home until she comes back from the office.

She’s hesitant at first, as it’s her first time working in a professional environment. But having Vineet near is a relief. He’s become her support in this workplace. He’s allowed her to call him by her name, and the two have a heartfelt conversation. Vineet has heard her conversation with her daughter, and she also tells him about her daughter.

“Tumhe pata hai, Vineet, aaj main yahan hoon toh sirf meri beti ki wajah se

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“Tumhe pata hai, Vineet, aaj main yahan hoon toh sirf meri beti ki wajah se. Usne hi mujhe motivate kiya hain ki main ye sab phir se kar sakti hoon. Dobara shuruaat karna bahut mushkil hain. Lekin meri beti mere sath hain, isse hi mujhe taakat milti hain.” Ruhana says it a little proudly.

“She’s very mature for her age, Ruhana

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“She’s very mature for her age, Ruhana. You’re very lucky. Not everyone has such supportive kids.” Vineet says it softly.

“I know, Sabko tumhare jaise dost bhi nahi milte, Vineet

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“I know, Sabko tumhare jaise dost bhi nahi milte, Vineet. Thank you so much. Agar tum na hote toh main bhi yahan nahi hoti. Tumhe main jitna, thanks kahun, kam hoga." She says it smilingly, and Vineet is touched.

“Ruhana, main koi obligation nahi kiya hain tumhare upar. Tumne ye job apni qualifications se haasil ki hain. And for now, let’s get back to work. It’s your first day.” He says so, and she nods affirmatively.

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