“Yeah, both of you first take a seat.” Kizy said while she herself stood up, retrieving a file from the shelf and coming back, then typing something on her laptop.

“So you both must know about ‘Aurum’. They have come up with a new collection for couples including daily wear jewellery and the ones for occasions.” Kizy said and paused, letting both of them understand what she was talking about.

They both nodded, knowing about their partners.

“I want you to help me out for their publicity.” Kizy said.

“Sure, no problem.” Nicole said without even thinking twice.

“What and how are we exactly going to help, Young Madam?” Joel asked, feeling something off about this situation.

“Good question.” Kizy said before turning the laptop towards Joel.

“This is their couple set for daily use accessories.” Kizy said while showing a set of rings, necklace and gold chains, bracelets for both men and women.

Joel just looked at the designs and was satisfied to see that ‘Aurum’ was seriously working hard on their couple sets which was their collaboration project with ‘Stardust’.

“I have taken the responsibility of promoting the products. Thus I want you to shoot the commercial for this one.” Kizy said, suddenly making Joel cough hard.

“Young Madam, you want… cough.. me? How.. cough… How can I? I don’t know how to.. cough… to act.” Joel said, before Kizy passed him a glass of water and he gulped it down, his expression making Kizy laugh loudly, her laughter making both Nicole and Joel relaxed as they could feel that the old Kizy was returning.

“Joel you were funny just now.” Kizy said, finally stopping her laughter.

“Sorry Young madam, I didn’t mean to. But I can not act.” Joel said, a little embarrassed.

“You don’t have to act though.” Kizy said.

“What do you mean, Young Madam? You said about shooting a commercial right? Then what will I do if I don’t act?” Joel asked curiously.

“You will be shooting this with Nina. You don’t have to act-” Kizy was still speaking when Joel immediately cut her off.

“No young madam. I can not do this. Especially if this is with Miss Nina, then I can not.” Joel immediately intervened.

“Uhmm. Okay I see. Then maybe I’ll have to ask some other male to act it with Nina.” Kizy said, her tone plain, just the way it had been when Joel entered.

“No no no young madam. Why will you make Miss Nina act with some other guy?” Joel asked, this time even more hyped up.

“Cause you are not cooperating.” Kizy answered straightforwardly.

“But why do you want us to act? Like I am just a normal PA and Miss Nina is a doctor. Why do you want people like us to act when you can invite any famous celebrity.” Joel asked.

Kizy just took her laptop back before typing more and then turning it back towards Joel.

“Look at the figures there. All of them are A tier celebrities. Yet the sales are doing normal. And now look at this.” Kizy said before typing some more and showing it to Joel.

“This is me and Markus. Look at those sales.” Kizy said.

“Woah!! You both are truly something!! Just look at those figures. Young madam, only you and the boss can do it. You both are truly a match made in heaven, perfectly suitable for each other-” Joel was still praising when Kizy interjected.

“That is not the main point.” Kizy said in a monotonous voice.

“What do you mean then? And how is this related to me shooting some commercials with Miss Nina.” Joel asked

“Exactly. We were just a couple back then, yet people showed such a positive response. But when it comes to celebrities, they are someone who they always see in movies and dramas.

Audience is always waiting for something fresh, something new. They have already seen those celebrities multiple times

But if we were to present a new face, they might show interest again. Plus people already know you as Markus’s PA, and I won’t boast, but you are quite famous among ladies. Your face alone can rope in a lot of people.

And talking about Nina, who else will be more compatible to shoot a couple set jewellery advertisements with you instead of her. So I decided on both of you.” Kizy explained.

“But Young Madam, your promotion was a success because it was you and our boss. Not because you were some new face. People idolise both of you. But it is different in our case.” Joel expressed his views.

“You might be unaware about your influence but I am not. And same goes for Nina. She is always clueless about the number of suitors she has behind her. Once you both are on screen, you will know that.” Kizy answered, confident about her choice.

“But there is one more thing.” Kizy said.

“What is it, young madam?” Joel asked.

“You will have to tighten Nina’s security after that. Anyone related to me or even you can be targeted and you know that very well.” Kizy said.

“Don’t worry about that young madam. I had already thought upon all these things before I initiated a relationship with Miss Nina. Any woman that I marry will be my responsibility – this has always been my thought. And I thought the same even before proposing Miss Nina.” Joel answered.

“I was just talking about an advertisement. You went as far as marriage already.” Kizy said, smiling a little.

“Sorry young madam. I got carried away.” Joel answered, feeling even more embarrassed now.

“That’s fine. You don’t have to be sorry. Go and talk to Nina first. If she does not agree then I will talk it out with her.” Kizy said, gesturing that Joel could leave now.

“And why did you call me?” Nicole asked, who had been silently listening to all the conversation between Kizy and Joel while sitting there.

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Don’t forget to drink water and stay hydrated. My place is way too hot this summer. How is weather on your side guys? Hope you all are doing well. Have a good day!!

– Kizy