26 New Life

"Maam, Sakshi madam wants to see you." said the manager to the lady who was standing in front of the high ceiling glass window, enjoying the outside view. She turned towards him gracefully and replied

"Ok, send her in."

The manager nodded and walked out of the room. Meenakshi heard some footsteps and the door slightly opened as her friend Sakshi entered hastily

"Hi Meena, what's up."

"You're an hour late."

"Sorry baby, was stuck in a stupid traffic jam."

Sakshi showed her puppy eyes, but Meenakshi wasn't buying it.

"Was it the traffic jam or your boyfriend jam?"

Sakshi: Oh my god! How can you think like that Meena? Hayeeeeee! My bestie now doesn't believe me. What am I going to do now! Nobody understands me."

Sakshi made a sad face that left Meenakshi giggling.

"Oh Sakshi, you are such a drama queen."

"Koi shakh! (any doubts in that)... You know a baby when it comes to life I love drama... At least it makes my boring life a little bit spicy."

"Too much spice can be harmful sometimes. So better stick to simple ingredients."Sakshi pouted at Meena who was busy arranging the files on the table.

Meena, why are you always so boring! You keep working like a mad scientist and don't even consider to chill out for one day. C'mon Meena, can't we just hang out for some time and watch some good movies."

Meenakshi's face lightened upon hearing her words, but she kept her guard on.

"Have you seen the news, btw? About the sexy International Mafia Dhruv! He's rocking around a lot these days!"Meenalshi felt a pang of separation in her heart. It was like all the memories were gushing back to her.

"W-what about him?"

"Didn't you see the news? Nowadays, my handsome lord is helping the citizens of Dubai and India. But still, the police is behind him because his way is illegal."

"He's not yours!"

"Somebody is jealous."Sakshi danced her eyebrows and started teasing Meenakshi.

"What the hell! I am not jealous, I just gave a statement, that's it."

"That's not it, dear. I know everything. You have watched every news video related to Dhruv. But Meenakshi's secrets can't go hidden from Sakshi's clever eyes."

"You mean you're very smart to check my search history which I don't delete. Good job, Saku."

"Oh Meena, why you know na I am so intelligent. Even Sid tells me that. I have very sharp senses."Sakshi started acting like some kind of CID agent until Meenakshi broke the silence.

"Yeah, now can you please use your sharp brain and show me the design you made."

"Oh yes, I will show. You'll be impressed."

Sakshi opened her bag and placed her laptop on the table. She typed in something and then a slide opened.

Meenakshi looked at the image and glared at Sakshi.

"It's the image of Baymax from Big hero 6."

"Yup. I thought that if you got the idea from that movie, then the design can be from the movie too. We can build something like this. Just look at him. Isn't he adorable, just like Doraemon? We can make him the perfect health care companion. Also, how about making him deliver food at home? It'll be good for your online restaurant!"

Meenakshi left a huge sigh. Sakshi had a point. A robot like that can help. But the design had to be changed.

Ok! It's nice, but you shouldn't steal the movie's idea Sakshi! It can be a bad reputation for our company and the movie creators can charge against us for copying the structure."

Sakshi saluted.

"Aye Aye, Captain! I'll make a new design and show it to you by tomorrow. Now, can we grab some lunch?"

Meenakshi rolled her. This girl was such a procrastinator.

"Ok!"Sakshi gave her a teeth flashing smile and hugged her.

"You are doing a great job, Meena. I am really lucky to have you as my friend. Your idea of providing the world a personal health care companion is really good. I pray we create the best."

We will, Sakshi. I won't leave any cards unturned. This project is my dream.

We all are busy fighting with the world for survival. But in this long run, we forget to take care of the best thing gifted to us by God and that is our body and soul. We have so many inner battles and conflicts, but we don't give them the proper attention. Also, we don't give our body the right kind of attention, due to which we turn out to lose energy and fitness.

This health care companion will be like a best friend, who will take care of our health as well as our mind. It will help us in the toughest times and give us proper guidance. Though there are many teachers in this world to lead us towards a better lifestyle, but it's never possible without a proper aid in hand. This robot will become that aid."

Sakshi looked at her with admiration. Meenakshi indeed was a gem of a person. She appeared strict and adamant, but her heart was made up of pure gold. She didn't think twice before helping someone and now her project would help thousands.

But little did Sakshi know that the woman sitting in front of her had a cruel, heartbreaking past and several secrets hidden within her.

A past that was looking for her...

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