The Accidental Wedding novel Chapter 21

They looked at my laptop screen with anticipation as I turned and showed them my work, Daniyal's eyes lit up instantly as I started demonstrating each detail. I could feel how proud he was of me, and I was glad I didn't disappoint him.

Waleed was looking at the screen with a serious expression and when I paused after completing my presentation he sighed as if he gave out a breath he had been holding for long.

"Excellent, Ms. Shahab. Honestly, I was not expecting you might pull this off in two days without any help", Finally, he said.

And I felt a way of excitement travel through my body, I never expected him to praise me with such honesty. He looked impressed with my work, never had I felt this way before when anyone had complimented my work.

But coming from the mouth of this arrogant and control freak CEO, it was really special. It was as if I had gained recognition for my work in the eyes of the whole world.

"I am so proud of you Mia, I knew you would never disappoint me", Daani said tapping my shoulder. I was sure I was grinning like an idiot, Waleed was looking at me with an amused expression.

"Thanks, I am really glad you both approve of my work", I replied gratefully.

"I really am trying to wrap my head around it, great job", Waleed said smiling. "I am sure you will come out of the shock soon", I said, teasing.

" Believe me, I am trying really hard", He replied.

Daniyal passed both of us a glance, I sensed he was surprised with the ease in which we were speaking to each other.

And I was surprised too, I had never thought we could ever warm up to each other. I still believe he is an arrogant asshole but at least he was trying to be civil and I appreciated his effort.

Waleed

I congratulated our team for their hard work, Shah and his partners had just left the conference room and they looked really impressed with our plan for the resort.

The hard work of all the architects had really paid off, and everyone looked relaxed as if a great burden had been lifted from their bodies.

"But let's not forget, we still have a lot of things to work on, I would like you guys to start working on the elevations of the buildings", I couldn't help it, I was a control freak and perfectionist and I wanted everything to be of the highest standards.

"Yes, boss", My firm employees replied in unison, while Daniyal and his team nodded in agreement. "I did like to make an announcement", Mia said as she stood up.

"Yes", I looked at her in surprise.

"I am getting married a fortnight from today and I would like you all to bless my wedding with your presence", She said enthusiastically.

She was overflowing with joy and emotions, and I don't know why I felt a little distressed. I knew she was engaged and was getting married, really soon from Saad still I didn't expect it to be so soon.

We had started to warm up to each other and there was a chance we could get along well in the future, but I didn't like the idea of seeing her with any other man.

She had really surprised me earlier today with her work, honestly, I was not expecting that she might complete it within such a limited time. I had asked Khan to design the villa in case she was not able to complete it, which I thought was quite obvious due to her reckless attitude.

But she had blown away my mind, she just had not completed it, but it was better than what Khan had designed and shown me before Daniyal arrived.

I hated myself for hurting her, but I couldn't help it. I was completely oblivious to why I was feeling like this and what made me act in such a way.

Shah had arranged lunch on the site in celebration for keeping the foundation stone of the resort on Friday. He had invited all the employees from our firm who were part of this project.

It was a grand event, the decorations and catering were the best, what else can you expect from a Five Star Hotels and Resorts chain owner.

I reached the gathering later than the mentioned time because of the last moment meeting with another client. All guests had already arrived before me, so I greeted Shah who had come along with his wife. His partners were also accompanied by their spouses.

I looked around and to my astonishment, everyone was present in pairs, I cursed myself for forgetting to bring a date along with me.

Daniyal approached me with his wife Reema, she was an elegant lady. They greeted me and Daniyal asked me why I didn't have a date with me.

"I totally forgot, it had been a busy week as you know", I told him and he nodded in agreement.

"Mia is also alone, her fiance couldn't make it due to some business. I am sure you both can give each other company", Reema said pointing to her right side.

My eyes followed the direction in which she pointed and I found Mia, standing there with Ben and a girl, who most probably was Ben's date.

My breath caught up in my lungs, she was wearing a dark pink lace dress and beige colored shoes. She had set her hairs in a French roll, with natural makeup and pink lipstick she was enough to tempt a saint, and I was just a hot-blooded male.