Maaz was awestruck as he looked out the luxurious cabin. Rashid glanced at him and then at Anaya. He asked her to open the curtains and she nodded. Maaz walked towards one of the show-rack. He looked closely at all the trophies and smiled.

Anaya walked towards the window and pulled the string. The curtains opened and the bright light caught Maaz's attention. He turned and looked towards the window. Rashid watched him with a smile. Anaya walked away as he stood facing the window. He inhaled sharply amazed at the breath-taking view. One can see the entire Paris city from the high rise building, even the hazy view of Eiffel tower.

Rashid walked around the table and sat in his seat, Anaya stood beside him and passed him the notepad. He went through the notes and exhaled deeply.

'Anaya?' He called not looking up from the notes.

'Yes, sir?' She asked politely tugging strand of her hair behind her ear. Rashid looked up at her and then he glanced at Maaz.

'I will manage here, you take Maaz for a tour of the place.' He suggested. Anaya's eyes widened and Maaz turned his head sharply to look at his father. Anaya and Maaz looked at each other.

'Whatever.' He shrugged and tugged his palms into his pockets. Anaya rolled her eyes and looked at Rashid.

'Sure, sir.' She faked a smile. Rashid nodded. Then, she added, - 'Sir, green tea?' Rashid looked at her and shook his head.

He waved his palm, - 'Just take Maaz.' He said placing the notepad on the table. Anaya cringed inwardly and nodded.

She looked at Maaz and when he doesn't look back, she cleared her throat. He looked at her.

'Please come, sir.' She said sweetly, also flashed a sweet smile. Maaz nodded and walked towards her. Anaya turned around and he followed her. Once they walked out, Rashid looked up. He smiled looking at the closing door. He hoped by the end of the day, Maaz will be impressed and become interested in the business.

Anaya felt awkward with Maaz walking beside her. More than his presence she didn't know what to show him. He was the son of the owner of this place, so what can she show him?

They stopped by theelevator. Anaya looked at him, Maaz looked at her. Reflexively, she smiled athim and for the first time, he smiled a little but quickly looked away. Anaya'ssmile dropped. Luckily, just then the elevator door opened, and Anaya gesturedhim to enter. He acknowledged her and entered first followed by her. Though,she had expected him to show some chauvinism.

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Anaya was confused about where to take Maaz, she took him to the backyard of the hotel. Maaz smiled seeing the swimming pool. Anaya guided him to the left, but he walked to the right. She doesn't notice and kept walking. She blabbered gesturing and pointing with her hands but doesn't realize he wasn't following her.

Maaz walked alongside the adult pool, there were few people present in the pool. Some swimming, while some playing with water ball and some simply relaxing. Next to the adult pool was the kid's pool. Many young kids were in the water, some beginning to learn while some looking curiously at it. Maaz smiled recollecting the first time his father had taken him to a swimming pool and he was scared to his wits. He looked around and found a few people relaxing on the long, white beach chair. There were also kids playing ground and water slides.

'And sir, these trees-' Anaya turned around and her wide smile faded as she noticed he wasn't behind her. She frowned and tugged hair behind her ears whilst running her gaze in search of him. She placed her palm over her head to shield her face from the sun, pressed the file against her chest and began walking.

'Sir? Sir?' She called as she walked towards the main entrance. She stopped and looked from left to right. Her heartbeat had begun to race.

Oh, God! – She placed her nails in between her teeth, - I lost Maaz Sir – She thought nervously. Indecisively, she turned around and took quick steps towards the swimming pool again. Luckily, she found him walking casually towards her while not directly looking at her but at her direction. His hands in his pocket and a dreamy look on his face. Anaya clenched her free fist as she watched him. Here she was worried for him and there he was coolly walking around. If he wanted to tour alone then he should have said so to his father.

'The place is nice. What next, Miss. Err-'

'Hussain.'

'Hmmm.' Maaz noted. Anaya looked away and unclenched her fist. She mentally asked herself to relax and forced a smile.

'Come, sir. I will show you the other si-'

'Nah!' Maaz interrupted her, she looked at him and he waved his hand, - 'That side looks boring.' He said haughtily. She felt her temper rise. He pulled his collar slightly and fanned his face with his palm.

'It is hot, come let us go inside.' He said and without waiting for an answer he walked away. Anaya exhaled deeply and looked up. She shook her head and walked behind him.

Anaya and Maaz got inside the elevator.

'Sir, I will take you to the presidential suites. Then, you can look at other rooms as well.' She informed with fake sweetness and eagerness in her voice. Maaz, however, doesn't pretend. His expressions screamed, Meh! Anaya pressed her lips tightly and looked away. Ignoring the irritation, she pressed the button to the 20th floor.'

The elevator opened into a long corridor. The blue carpet was the length of the corridor and had elaborate designs with golden thread. There were yellow light bulbs light up the hallway. Anaya kept talking about the carpets being brought from Persia and being hand-loomed. Maaz ignored everything she said and kept admiring the texture of the wallpaper. The wooden door had a delicate design on the one half of the door.

Anaya realized she hadn't gotten keys for the suites and cursed her stupidity. Just then, a home-keeping staff came out of the room and her face lit up.

'Hey, Ruby.' She raised her hand and called her. The French woman turned her head and looked at her with a frown. Her frown turned into a smile and she waved back. Maaz looked at both the ladies and then shrugged. He placed one hand in his pocket and got busy with his mobile.

Anaya hurriedly walked towards Ruby and stopped next to her. Maaz looked up from his mobile and looked at the two women talking something. The maid nodded and stepped aside. Anaya held the door and turned.

'Sir, come.' She gestured with her hand. Maaz nodded placing his mobile back into his trouser pocket. Anaya watched him walk towards her and kept silently praying that he walked a little faster. Finally, he reached her, and she gestured inside the room. He entered first and she followed him. She tugged the doorknob and it closed behind her.

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