THE CEO'S LOVE

THE INTERVIEW II

Sidharth lifted his head with jet speed and his eyes met her hazel orbs and he was lost. The standing in front of him clad in blue business suit looked exceptionally different from others. No fitted dress yet looked sexy, no extra makeup just gloss on her lips , lips which were drawn in a genuine smile , smile that can light up even the darkest of room. He can feel like a positive energy has washed over this room. He was mesmerized and spellbound. 

And then Arjun's voice bought him to the earth again.

"Please have a seat Ms. Mehra" Arjun said.

Shehnaaz takes a seat in front of them. 

"So Shehnaaz Mehra new to Mumbai?" Asked Arjun.

"Yes Sir"

"How's your experience in the city till now?"

"By far it's good Sir"

Shehnaaz saw that only the person sitting on right side is asking questions to her. And the left one is keenly observing her. She can see that her every move and stance is observed by him. She have a feeling that she have met him before but couldn't remember it clearly. For a matter of fact she knows that he is the boss by his body language. She have only heard and read about him she have never seen him before. He was THE SIDHARTH SHUKLA. He have this deep brooding expression on his face . Eyes so intense that they can see through the person indicating his experience in the life. But keeping her thoughts aside she concentrated on job at hand first.

"Ms. Mehra tell us something about yourself?"

"Sir, belonging from a business family I have always dreamed about setting up my own business but before that I want to learn about the market and business world practically and closely. So this job. And rest you have already read it in my resume. "

"Then why this job , why don't you start your own business?"

"Sir as I said earlier want to start my own business but on my own terms right now starting my business means getting monetary benefits from my father and using his goodwill for my own . That I don't want. So this job."

"But your qualifications clearly surpasses our eligibility criteria for this designation of PA. When you can clearly get any other option instead of this?" This time it was Sidharth. 

Shehnaaz breath hitched just by hearing his voice. His voice so dominant and authoritative that it sent chills down her spine. She cleared her throat and answered. 

"I know Sir , but no other designation will give me an opportunity to work so closely with you. And why leave the chance when you can learn from the best."

"Would you do anything for this job?"

"I would do anything which comes under this job criteria. "

Sidharth was impressed. Really impressed.  Indeed she was different from others . Utterly professional but still he wants to know something. 

"One more thing Ms. Mehra . Your resume says you have completed your MBA 2 years back but still you have not worked anywhere.  Are you sure you can cope up with me?"

"Yes Sir, I have completed my MBA 2 years because of some personal reasons I have not worked anywhere but it's never to late to start a new. Right. And on working with you I am damn sure that I will not give you any chance to complain that's if I get this job."

Sidharth just nodded .

"Alright you can go now . We will let you know if you are selected within next 48 hours. "

Saying this he got up and extended his hand towards Shehnaaz for a handshake. Arjun was shocked to see this. And by his body language he knew that his brother have already selected Shehnaaz. And why not she was perfect. 

When Shehnaaz gave her hand in his. It felt right. Everything felt right. Her decision of coming to Mumbai felt right. Her hand seems so small in his but it fitted perfectly. Sidharth can feel the peace returning in his heart just by a mere touch from this stranger who is standing in front of him and gazing at him. He felt like she can see through his vulnerability. And that made him pull away. He blinked his eyes and said a goodbye and made his way towards his cabin leaving her and Arjun in conference room. 

Shehnaaz was confused at what just happened now? Arjun just smiled at her and then they both made their way towards the exit. Arjun went towards his work whereas Shehnaaz made her way towards her home hoping to get this job.

She was still thinking about her meeting with Sidharth. She felt so connected to him . She still felt she have seen him some where. Then she closed her eyes and took a deep breath. Hailed an cab and decided to go to Nariman point. She was disturbed but not because of interview but because of the vulnerability and helplessness which she saw in his eyes or she thought she saw it.

"Madam utariye hum pahonch gaye" the cab driver said.

"Madam, madam ….are madam" this time he said a bit louder. 

"Huuhhh"

"Pahonch gaye thoda jaldi kijiye mujhe late ho raha hai aage"

"Ha. Kitna hua"

"300" 

"Ye lijiye" and made her way towards the shore and sat there.
This was bliss. But still her mind was stuck on THE SIDHARTH SHUKLA. She again closed her eyes and took a deep breath and then opened them quickly as if remembering something. 

" Yes, he was the same man she saw yesterday here . Who was sitting alone and gazing at the sea. "
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           Janta hu pahli bar mila hu tumse 
           Par fir bhi Dil ko ek Sukoon mila hai
           Manta hu kuch kaha nahi hai    tumne 
           Par fir bhi Dil ko kuch suna hai
           Janta hu chua nahi hai abhi tumne 
           Par fir bhi kuch ehsaas hua hai
           Manta hu ye pahli mulakat hai apni 
          Par fir bhi tu Is Dil ko apna sa lga hai.

Ps. This poetry is written by me.
Please do tell me .
Is it good.