Part One
Arohi bend down to pick up the envelope
that was just dropped by the postman. She wasn't expecting any mail. None of
her relatives dare send any before so it was useless to expect it to be one
from them. Turning around, she looked at the address and quickly her eyes
widened as she read the name of the company. |Singhania Builders..| She almost
told herself rather than saying. It was one of the prestigious builder
companies of the town and as per the suggestion of one of her friend; she
applied for the post of a secretary. She just hopes that they have not rejected
her like she got e-mail from 6 companies before. Her last Boss was a total
CRAP. Her body even shudder with the thought of that Bas***d. She gave two
years of her life to get a more reputed post in the company rather than being
the secretary of that Chipmunk. And when she was being considered for a
promotion, he put a condition. |That jack-a**, how dare he think I would spend
a night with him...I wasn't that desperate for a promotion'| she mumbled
herself but with whom she was joking. She needed that promotion and more
importantly, the money that was coming her way with that so that she would go
and throw then on the faces of her supposed father and mother-in-law. In anger,
holding the envelope, she went to the small shrine that was being placed in the
house by her mother. She wanted to pray before opening this letter which holds
a life changing order for her. |God, why am I so badly stuck with losers? My
last boss was a biggest jerk, my fianc is a monster, don't know why everyone
think he is the best for me and above that his parents, they almost consider me
a baby production factory who will give them their heirs and till now, only
supported me in my college financially saying, We want our future grandchildren
to have educated parents| she mimicked her Mother-in-Law. Sigh, she hold her
hands together and pray |Please God! Atleast give me a nice job with a decent
boss. Please Please!!...| Kissing her entwined fingers, she open the letter and
the first thing that hold her eyes was APPOINTMENT LETTER for Miss. Arohi Alhuwalia.
She went through all the details in a sec and was surprised and pleased in the
same time. The company is giving almost double to what she was getting in her
last organization. What else she could ask. Not keeping the control on herself
she started shouting with happiness. Her mother came out from the kitchen
hearing her voice |Arohi, Arohi'what happened beta?|'..Arohi just hug her
without caring about her wet floured hands'|Mom, I got the job''| she said
giving her a swing'.Her mother, Smriti Alhuwalia laugh with her daughter. Her
smile is the colors of her life. Stopping, Arohi quickly filled her with the
whole news. |May this job brings lot of happiness of my bacha'| she moved forward
and kiss Arohi cheek avoiding to get her in contact with her hands. |Thanx
mom'| Arohi said as she rushed to her room to call her best friend Shefali to
share this news.
Arjun sighed as he clicked the shut down
button and turned off his laptop. Life for him doesn't exist behind his office
and work. He never wanted to turn on to that chapter of his life which gave him
nothing but pain. He was a man of will, hard, curt and serious. His friends
circle has been reduced to his business associates now since that fatal
incident of his life. How many times, he just wishes that he could rewind the
movie of his life but he can't. He can do anything. Everyone always state that
for him and that has became his tag line from the past 2 years. Why not? He was
the one who hold the drowning business of his father after his death and made
it successful. He was the man who along with fulfilling the dreams of his
father by making this company fall into the list of top 10 builders list along
with fulfilling his dream of opening a chain of restaurants. He always wanted
that and he did that in the forum of Geschmack, the German word means
taste. And useless to say, that it was a hit. It mostly serves a great deal of
Indian food along with Chinese, Mexican and also a little bit of Thai. The
buffet was most loved by all along with the Hi-tea. Arjun would like to visit
his dream once a week and every time he will left amazed as how great its going
and how huge it is now. After getting enough money by working of his father, he
started it as a 3-star restaurant but it was now a fully developed 5-star rank
restaurant. The food quality officers were happy with the maintenance and
hygienic precautions taken care by him and his staff. But Arjun wasn't content.
He was never content. He always want things to be big and better than they
already are. His restaurant was being nominated for best resturant this year.
His company was already in top 10. But he want to do much more. He dont know
why, but he needed to. May be because he wanted to keep himself busy so the
thoughts of that eventful night don't haunt him. That night, when his whole
world collapse infront of his eyes.
Opening
the door of the room, he slowly entered without making a noise and reach the
crib placed inside. He moved forward to have a look at the 2 year toddler who
was sleeping quietly,without any worried. His daughter. Aanya. Aanya Singhania.
He moved forward his hand to feel the soft skin of her but then bring it back,
with a fear, that he might not hurt her too. He already have enough blames on
himself, he don't wanna add another. He couldnt touch his own flesh and bone.
He was afraid. He was so afraid. A tear escaped his eyes as he realized where
his life stand right now. This is not what he dreamed. He wanted to have a
happy family. He wanted to be a great son, a superb husband and an ideal Daddy.
|Daddy...| he can heard a little voice saying it behind him. He turned around
with a smile. |Riya...| he slowly called with a smile but when on turning, he
didn't find anyone, he could not control himself anymore and started sobbing.
There was no one who could hold him, let him spill his tears, caress him, tell
him everything will be alright. But now one. For sometime, he kept sitting on
the floor in a ball position. Remembering his past,fearing for his future, more
importantly for aanya future.
Arohi
look behind the glass doors to find herself looking at a whole new world.
People were rushing here and there. No one was at rest. The door for her was
opened by the guard. Smiling pleasently, she moved in holding her documents and
appointment letter in her hands. She was wearing a baby pink crisp sundress that was
falling above her knees with a jeans. No make-up was there on her face beside
that mascara that she always have and always make her more appealing and a
light gloss making her smooth lips shine. Walking through, she located the
reception and went to it. |Mr. Arjun Singhania cabin...| She said to the
receptionist who look at her from head to toe. |You are???...| Arohi quietly
placed her appointment letter forward and said |I have been appointed by him as
his secretary...| All the people who could heard her, stop in tracks to give
her a look. She was surprised and more than that felt weird. And the next
moment she heard the whispers of people. |I say 10 days are more than
enough...| someone said. |No man, i think even 5 are too much...| Another one
said. |How much you say?| Arohi turned around to face the duo. One was rubbing
his thumb with index finger, talking about money. The other one give her a look
and turn towards the man and say |One thousand on that...| The first one smile
and said |One thousand from me too...10 days| he said reminding the other.
The both shook hands in agreement and left. Arohi felt weird. Were the man
really discussing her on the first day. God!! She certainly dont want any kind
of attention. Turning around, she looked at the receptionist.|1st floor, on the
right, last cabin| Saying a pleasant thank you, Arohi left for the indicated
place.
Getting infront of the
door, Arohi took a deep breath.As she was about to knock,she stopped on hearing
the argument going behind between to men standing in the glass cabin on the
corner. |How many times do i have to tell you to change your wardrobe?| One
standing in a proper Armani suit asked the other man who was standing there in a
tarted jeans along with a shirt have colored flowery patterns, while the upper
two buttons were undone. A small scarf was around his neck and his hairs spiced
up nicely. |Being the head of IT department, you are supposed to be
well-mannered and well-dressed and thats what i expect the next time i see you.
Otherwise you should know that its gonna cause your job| The first man said and
left the other man with a scared face. But he completely composed himself in a
bit and was back to work as if nothing happened till the first man come near Arohi,
and giving her a look, went inside the cabin. It was the time, Arohi noticed
that he went into the same room,she was about to go and it shocked her. |So he
is Mr.Arjun Singhania...My Boss| Arohi said almost in a whisper, telling herself.
Her boss mood was fairly not well after an argument she just witnessed and that
was pretty bad for her, especially on the first day. |But i have to face him..|Arohi
thought. |And if i just took too much time in thinking, he might think that i
am avoiding him| but Arohi cant let that happen. She cant and don't wanna leave
this job. She needed it and she will go with it. Bracing herself, without
second thoughts, Arohi knocked on the door.
Arjun already knew who is
there. |Come in...| he said and heard the creek voice of the door as he was
busied in studying the file in his hands. Arohi get in and quietly put her file
and appointment letter on his table. |Good morning Sir..| She said in a
professional tone and Arjun liked that. He hated those stammered girls,
blinking there lashes right on the first day. First test passed. Arjun left the
file and moved his hands forward to get hand on her file. |Good morning, take a
seat| he said without looking at her and opened the file, to go through her
academic results and he was impressed. The girl had a great history. According
to her education, she have great command over English and Accounting but he was
not going to comment on that. |An appointment letter has been sent to you, I
hope you read all the rules and regulations.| He said getting to the point most
important for him. |Yes sir...| Short and proper. He hates girls who try to
indulge him in long conversations. So tick point 2. |Great then, you can get
the contract papers from the reception. You can start from tomorrow. Your duty
hours will be from 8am to 6pm. And the last thing. I don't like late comers| Arjun
tried to make himself clear. Arohi nodded and get up. |You will not be
disappointed, Sir| Arohi confirmed and getting his things left. She is having a
great persona. It doesnt matter to him but to his associates. So third point
also got ticked.
Arohi was signing just
signing the contract in her artistic sign when some one said. |Hey number 36..|
Ignoring Arohi continued reading the important rules printed below when
receptionist said. |She is talking to you...| Arohi turned around seeing a
girl, wearing a black jeans with a white half-sleeved top with a sleeveless
jeans jacket above. Her curly hairs falling on her face as she tucked them
behind. She was having a huge beaded necklace around her neck and was chewing
on bubble constantly. |You are talking to me...| Arohi asked. |Yes, you number
36...| The girl approached her and extend her hand |Hi, I am additi...| Arohi
looked at her for a moment and then shake the hand |Arohi| the girl smiled at
her |Nice name...| She sounded genuine. Arohi asked |But what is with this NO
36| she was confused. Additi chuckled and said |You are 36th secretary Mr.Arjun
Singhania hired in last 3 years.| Arohi wondered allowed |36th??| Additi smiled
and was about to say something when someone called her. |Additi, whats your
take?| Additi put her hands into the pocket of her jeans, still chewing bubble
she give her a glimpse, and said without turning in a loud voice. |I think the
record is about to break...| The guys at the back laughed at her statement and
one of them said in a loud voice. |Girl, you are so going to loose| Additi
chuckled once again, saying |We will see| with a careless attitude and said to Arohi
|Welcome to Singhania industries. I hope and I know, you are going to stay here
for a great period of time and hopefully I will get to make a friend.| Arohi
smiled at her words and plainly said |Thank you..| Additi crossed her calling
one of her another colleague and left. Thats surly going to be a great
experience. Arohi wondered. But whats wrong with these people here. And what
are they talking about . Days???? Without giving her mind another list of
wondering thoughts, Arohi gave her signed contract papers to the receptionist
and left. Tomorrow she will start a new life in this new office with this new
job and she is so going to kick the a** of those freaky In-Laws of hers. With
that thought, smiling she left the office.
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