Jasmine was over the moon. She had finally made good impression on her boss. But she wasn't aware that her boss was jealous of her and not happy with her work. She hugged Tina for saving her twice. Tina smiled. She was happy for her friend. "I am proud of you, girl. But what happened to you today? You looked out of focus today.", she asked.
Jasmine went back again to morning events. She felt uneasy thinking about it. "Don't ask about it. Zain messed it again.", she said. Tina laughed. "What did he do now?", she asked. "We almost go caught by gas cylinder guy. I don't know whether he managed the situation or put the cart before the horse. I am tensed.", Jasmine said.
Zain couldn't wait to meet Jasmine. He was worried about the gas cylinder guy. He wished he didn't spill the beans to Usha Tai. Whenever his phone rang, he would jump from his seat. He would relax whenever he saw the name of the caller. He was anxious what Tai would say. He dreaded on thought of going home and witnessing Usha Tai with broom in her hand, waiting for them at the doorstep.
He didn't mind facing the wrath of Jasmine but he didn't want to witness Usha Tai's fury. With their secret out, he feared Tai would have upper hand over them. He trembled thinking of ways she would torture them. He wished he had not got influenced by words of Mahesh. He wished he could change what had happened in morning. He wished he had remembered to look the door.
Jasmine got home early. While she was about to head upstairs, Tai opened the door. She smiled. Jasmine smiled back wondering whether she got to know about them. "How was your day? Did you cut any hair today?", Usha Tai asked. Jasmine cringed with hatred. How much she hated when someone mocked her profession. "No Tai. In fact I had styled an actress's hair. She is having red carpet day next week.", she replied.
Usha Tai giggled. "Oh I see. You style people's hair one week before the event? Does the hair stay that way whole day? Oh! I think these actress don't take bath for a week.", she joked. Tai's useless conversation was getting on her nerve. "You also don't take bath before any special occasion?", Jasmine mocked. Tai expression turned sour. "I was joking, Tai. The actress came for design selection. She selected my design and hence we will be styling her hair with my design for movie premiere.", she said. Tai made a face and went inside. "I have to be careful with this girl. She is cunning.", she thought.
(To be continued)
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