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manya's pov

"Rudra... keep this on the dining table.. beta." my mom said to my brother.

We are having guests today for dinner at our house. My brother and I helped Mom the whole day. I hope Rahul's Uncle and his family like all these preparations. 

"It's so good to have you guys here with us..." my dad announced happily. Uncle, Aunty, and my parents were engrossed in their conversation. Avni (Arjun's younger sister) was talking to me and both the boys were indulged in some serious conversation... as if they were planning to launch a satellite in space by tomorrow.... 🙄🙄🤣🤣

Everyone was talking while having tasty meals, laughing in the middle. Arjun kept a stoic face most of the time while talking..... While I stare at him, intrigued by him more than before. His eyes met mine and the smile on my lips vanished, looking down at my plate... I started stabbing my food.

" so... how's it going ... beta... How are you adjusting?..... I am sure you must be managing very well" my dad asked Arjun... ... 

Arjun is appointed as the new COO of their company... at this time he is an extremely busy man. Taking important decisions, and handling a lot, and these days he is indeed coming home very late. how do I know..... well.... yes I usually stay up late at night preparing notes for my tuition students.

Arjun signs with a tired smile, a bit of irritation evident on his face. " everything is going great uncle... but the thing that's bothering me is the reckless behavior of my assistant. He went on leave without any prior notice and here I am struggling to plan everything, managing meetings, and schedules."

" you should appoint a new one beta.." my mom said.

"I am trying Aunty.... but till now nobody matches the requirements" 

"how're studies going many... " Mansi Aunty asked me out of the blue.

"is your PG completed?..."

" almost Aunty... exams got over last week and I am waiting for my results" 

She smiled and said "Great........ By the way... Swati.. you are an amazing cook .. this biryani is just awesome... Right, Arjun.... you know it's his favorite..."

" Manya made this...... I prepared the rest of the dishes... I remember once you told me it was Arjun's favorite. so manya told me that she will prepare this today.. " my mom replied and I smiled shyly. I felt his stare on me.

The only dish he took on his plate twice today was biryani. He looked shocked and this time I smirked, having a malicious grin.😈

"Manya are you planning to do a full-time job beta..." Uncle asked.

"Uncle I haven't planned anything yet. Just love to give tuitions  to  kids who can't afford spending too much money in coaching, who are good at studies but just need a bit of guidance from someone."

Uncle nodded assuringly. There was silence when he suddenly looked at me contemplating something "But beta... summer vacations are going on... you are not taking any tuition for the time being .... right?......"

I nodded.

" then why don't you join our company....    as an assistant of Arjun...?" And I started coughing, almost all the people got worried and gave me water but only one was sitting doing nothing just enjoying the show.

"I am fine" I gulped water calmly. He just stared, he could have denied it but sat silently maybe because the whole family was present.

my mind was about to explode thinking about what Khichdi was cooking in his too-smart-to-handle kind of mind.😾😾

"But... uncle I haven't worked anywhere before...plus the hiring team must be looking for an experienced candidate.."

"Dear.... you are hardworking, intelligent, and a responsible kid... An ideal person to be an Assistant... and how will you be able to gain experience unless and until you won't try..... so why not take the first step by working in our company"

My dad nodded assuringly. 

" what do you think Arjun?..... " Uncle asked him...who was all the time sitting in a silent mode .... he looked at me clenching his jaw as if he will murder me and finally said "Fine...... as u say... "  he got up, picked up his plate " I'm done... " and headed towards our kitchen.

what's the meaning of this .... should I join or not.....

I was the last one to wash my hands and as I turned around, he was leaning sideward at the threshold crossing his arms. His eyes hardened when he practically ordered me "Be present tomorrow at 9 a.m. ...." turns to leave but before that looked at me over his shoulder saying  "Better not to be late... I hate lazylads"

and I stood dumbfounded in my kitchen😲😲. will it be a rollercoaster ride .... god ... I hate rollercoasters....wholeheartedly.

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Remember the last night's conversation ....guys? So here I am standing outside the massive, grand building of Pinnacle Corporations. I took a deep breath and entered the crystal clear fancy glass doors. The reception area is mesmerizing, the interiors can make anyone feel like they are in heaven. A lot of people were waiting already. Everyone was engrossed in their respective work.

I approached the reception. "excuse me......I am Manya... I am here for the interview..." I said politely with a smile but got ignored by the receptionist as she was busy checking out her newly manicured nails. Kindly someone please tell her that she is supposed to do work. She looked at me uninterestingly and shooed me away saying "Can't you see already lots of candidates are waiting .... so sit and wait for your turn... we'll call you..."

such a mannerless, rude person, who doesn't know how to talk.😠😠

I was a bit surprised to see so many candidates for the interview.

 1 hr later...............what the hell is going on, almost every candidate is done being interviewed, they even left as well and I am sitting here like a fool. Within this 1hr I have asked her so many times .... about how long I have to wait... but she very nicely ignored me...

Approaching her again I asked trying to be polite but now I thought my head would explode, it's already burning with pain. 😤

"why are you not letting me go? Almost everyone is done. You know what I am not asking you much only tell me the damn floor where the interview is being conducted?"

She looked furious at my words. Almost barked at me "Tell your name"

"it's Manyata...."

eyeing the list in her hand she had an evil smirk saying "Your name is not on the list... I can't let you in..."

God.... save this girl cause now I might murder her. She is dead meat now...Plus I was surprised at Arjun, did he forget about me and our yesternight conversation? I  am getting crazy now, even if my name is not on the list, she should have checked it an hour ago at least... so that I would have reached my home by now. Who in their sane mind wants to be his assistant🙄. I came today just for the sake of Rahul's uncle and my dad.

But now you wait Arjun... I promise I won't step foot outside this building unless and until I gave this damn interview to you.

nobody knows Stubborn Manya is very dangerous.

I feigned an innocent look like I was about to cry and I could see a satisfied devilish grin on her face.

I pretended to move towards the exit gate when I saw the receptionist getting engrossed in her phone. I quickly started running towards the stairs which were opposite the exit.

"hey..... you..... wait........!!!!"

I could have taken the lift but by the time the doors of the lift get closed, she must have caught me. 

I was climbing 2 steps at a time and on my way I asked the peon about the floor where the interview was going... 6th floor...

in between catching my breath... I ran as if being chased by a dog... well in this case not chased by a dog but by a crazy women 🤪🤪... the receptionist.... she was shouting my name but it was completely futile now... I wanted to laugh at her situation... 

Finally, I reached and entered... I was about to proceed further when someone grabbed my arm harshly....... shit .... shit.... shit.... she is fast...

"where do you think you are going.... You smarty pants.... Now you just be ready to face the consequences...... "

"guards......" she screamed on the top of her lungs....

i pulled my arm " i have reached this far.... and i promise i won't leave without being interviewed... stop me if you can...." i am adamant now, i don't get scared so easily.... I know by this time everyone's attention was on us... seems like unintentionally i created a scene.

seeing us a mid-age women dressed up in a very sophisticated business formal approached us.

" is there a problem Miss.... " thank god atleast there is someone who seems a bit sensible. 

" Mam ... her name is not in the candidate's list. I told her to leave, still she is not listening"

it was really becoming difficult for me to talk now. Its hard to even breath now....still i replied  "mam all i want you is to conduct my interview or atleast inform Mr. Arjun about my presence...."

" mam.... i can't disturb  him for this small matter.... and if your name is not in the list.. i am extremely sorry we can't allow you... plus the interviews are already over" she said apologetically.

Before i can further convince the sensible lady... the receptionist again shouted making all of us go deaf " Guards........ get her out of here......"

" don't you dare touch me" ......This time even i was too loud as expected almost everyone was peaking from their cubicles.

suddenly i heard a cold and spine chilling voice behind me " what is all this nonsense..."

now you don't want me to tell you whose voice ....... Arjun

That excited and over smart receptionist girl approached him and explained everything. If looks could kill then i would be dead by now. His angry orbs stayed on me the whole time

"everyone .... get back to work.... " finally he said something and signalled the guards to leave me.

Grabbing my wrist he pulls me in his cabin..... usually i don't get scared but right now i am sweating like a pig because of this man.

i landed in between his massive mahogany table and him as he was towering me.

" would you like to explain what kind of behavior was that Ms. Manya....? what do you think this is ..... a Zoo or a Fish Market... " sarcasm and anger dripping from his tone.

But i replied challenging him "would you first like to explain ... what kind of a behavior is this ... that you order someone to be present for the interview and the next day don't even bother to keep your words". Confusion was all i get to see in his eyes.

"don't tell me you forgot... as expected ( i smiled sarcastically)... why didn't you denied the yesternight in front of the family at the dinner table" I didn't realized my voice getting louder.

" you better mind your tone...." he warned me but who cares, i was not backing off.

"such a pathetic staff... i told them million times to let me in but that egoistic receptionist... just like her BOSS... ( i eyed him angrily).... Mannerless.."

" JUST SHUT UP...." his voice boomed in the entire cabin... he was that much loud causing me to flinch. I instantly lowered my eyes questioning myself did i overreacted, did i cross the line.

I saw him running his hand through his hair making it look dishevelled yet attractive.. as if calming himself down. he moved towards his chair and sat.

 "anyways.. i am leaving .... interview is already over..... Sorry for causing you trouble."

"no.... wait... "

" it's ok ... i'll tell Uncle i got rejected..."

" manya....." i was beyond shock by witnessing the change in his voice all of a sudden...it was soft and caring. Now what just happened to him. He is seriously beyond my understanding.

He met my eyes resting his elbows on the table " first have a glass of water... looks like u ran a marathon....." he smirked.

hahahahahah...... funny ..... idiot....... look who is talking....although i really appreciate his kind gesture. 

he proceeded his hand to give the glass that i took quickly ...desperate to drink, in the process my fingers touched his hand and our eyes met for mere seconds flashing something i don't know. Don't even want to know that too in this kind of situation.

" shall we begin????......" he asked smiling at me.

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