Wishes

Ayaan

Life is always unpredictable. But does that stop people from dreaming and hoping? No. But when everything just tumbles down, that's when it hits you badly. Choices and decisions are the controllers of the path of your life. Do make the right choices and decide wisely, only then you can be a happy person.

The day you are born your destiny has been decided, no matter what you decide or choose you will always go along the path that destiny has decided for you.

The old man of our sect used to say this. Elders claimed he is the wisest, a most experienced, and intellectual man of our sect. We should learn from him. But how can you learn from such contradicting theories?

They decided wisely but yet they faced such an end.

Did they live happily? No. So choosing wisely and taking proper decisions will never lead to a beautiful life. No matter what, there will be someone who will envy you because of your just nature. And when they will take action against you, it will just not be you, it will be your whole family. The most trustworthy person will be the one who will ultimately put the dagger on you. There is no destiny no fate no trust no just, It's the world of dangerous desire and greed, a world of endless blood sacrifice.

Walking to the cafe, I saw many people pass by. These people dream of hopes and success, planning 50 years of their future without even realizing the very next moment may be their last. The person with whom they are planning their so-called future may be the person who will end their dream. These so-called ignorant innocents are not even aware that they are puppets in a most powerful game, only to be used to be sacrificed later. All 50 years of hope and dreams died in just a few seconds.

"You are in it again," Ana said.

"Where, exactly Bella."

" There, where you suddenly disappear in the middle of a conversation, every time. The wiser world of yours. Oh yes, I know what you think. You may have a sassy, funky attitude from the exterior but you are a typical wise thinker. Forget the old man, Adre, You should be the one wise intellectual person. And share your ideas."

" I thought the same too but I don't wish to disappoint my fanboys, they will miss me you know. They need this charming sunshine all the time."

" Ugh, You are such a narcissist."

"Nah, babe, I am fabulous."

We just laughed. Moments like this do make me think about hopes, happiness, and life. Funny how I myself became the same hypocrite. But Ana is family, maybe family makes you the same crappy hopeful person.

We reached the cafe, Cassandra's Den, the name sounds more like a bar than a cafe. Situated in the heart of the city centre, it is flourishing with tons of magnificent glass towers, large billboards showing current economic progress, and millions of heads walking towards their source of happiness, money. The roads are still busy with high money-packed vehicles and their bankers, either going to get more dollars to their accounts or spending a few dollars like they are a mere thing.

I have seen many of them in our den, sorry cafe, if cassie knows I still joke about it, she is going to have my head. Cassandra's den lies just in the middle of all these b-towers. A large social hub on the ground floor of the enormous Kazas Towers, once a reputed consultancy firm, is now just a shadow of the old. Employees complained about their not so visible growth and fewer bonuses and all when they visited the cafe. The old senior, Irvus Kazas, is not ready to sell his business, although there are many buyers in the queue, including Barnet Inc. The talks with the latter are still in progress because of the indecision of the old Kazas. But Cassie's den is going to stay, the biggest cafe business in this locality. Many have thought Cassandra's owner is just as hot and beautiful as the name, and that's the second reason why these idiots wish to purchase the tower. But Cassandra's owner is an old woman of 60, who opened this cafe to prove her divorced and cheating husband her worth. Cassandra is the name of her great grandmother, from her mother's side, who used to love her the most. People may think of her as a strict old values lady, but she is the perfect epitome of when in Rome. She is the funniest and quirkiest personality I have ever seen. She is the reason we are working here. She was an old family friend, and although she never mentions the past, she cares about us a lot.

The jingle in the door made Dave, the manager, look at us.

"Thank god, you guys are here, with so many employees, we are still short of people, as there has been a request for large orders from the upper floor, I think old Kazak is bending today."

"So, who is the new lion?"

"I don't know exactly, but the employees that were earlier here, talked about Barnet Inc, having the upper hand. But that's not the major thing, the highlight is, this time it's not the managing director making the deal like always, this time it is the Chairman, CEO, and the CFO visiting together."

"Oh my god, Lucas Dave Barnet with his best friend, Xander Cage, together, today, here."

I gawked at Dave, and he smiled at me knowingly.

"Ok guys, sorry to interrupt your awed and gooey session, I think we have to look after orders, not any CEO or CFO," Ana said.

We both stared at her, Lisa came from the kitchen with an order of two iced latte and chicken sandwiches, for the old couple sitting near the entrance area. She walked to us and stared at Ana like she had done some kind of crime.

"Ana, when was the last time you genuinely looked at a man, not boy but man."

" What is the difference other than their age??"

"Hon, the guy from the accounting firm, Kevin, who frequents here for you is a boy. Lucas Dave Barnet is a man who makes you think of everything sinful, and you are ready to commit a crime for him. Xander Cage is a sinful addiction, I would die if he just looks at me. And together, with lust, passion, fire, the temperature is definitely going to rise in Kazas towers today. If you don't believe in their supremacy, just look outside the cafe, you will see their power. Reporters, boys, girls are here just to have a look at them. Their charm not only rules the girl's hearts but the boys also fall for them. That's why it's a big day.''

"So ... they are just two humans with more on the charming side, they are the Richy rich, I think every bubble goes down when you realize they don't do the sappy romance thing. And they are not the only ones. So let's focus on the orders rather than fluttering hearts and soaring hotness factors." Ana said casually.

We all laughed. It's not easy to impress her. Also, we don't even know what impresses her. I may be close to her but still, I can't give an exact description. She never thinks about relationships and love. It's hard to ask her about her loneliness when it reminds her of the past. But I wish she should feel this love, she is the most precious person and she deserves to be loved. But the person should be able to make her feel her worth. Fingers crossed.

For her, I can stop being a hypocrite. Nothing matters more than her happiness for me.

With calls from Mike, our chef, we got to hurry for the large orders. But she should definitely meet these so-called charmers. For once I wish her eyes to be swayed by their charms, especially Lucas Dave Barnet.