A Tale Of Schemes... #1,#2,#3

Chapter 7

*Vikranth Pov*

"Are you nervous?" I asked while passing the contract file so that her funding process can start soon and she can begin the work on her new company.

It's been two years since she returned to India after finishing the course in event management and even worked at a good company for these two years to gain experience.

I felt she could open one on her own and propose the idea before everyone during last week's gathering and everyone was happy about it.

However, Mohan's Uncle didn't like the fact that GH is going to fund her company as he stated he has enough funds.

It took me a few days to make him understand how close she will be to GH if we will fund officially in this way and he reluctantly accepted.

Even Shrishti was hesitant but she promised to not let us down. She nodded opening the file but smiled looking at the contract.

"Are you dating anyone right now?" she suddenly asked and I automatically replied, "No!" and I paused realizing that was a wrong answer.

"I am planning on a goal to reach within two years and prove myself. Then I will be taking care of an important matter in my life." She mumbled staring at me with a smile while I gave her a blank look.

"Goal? What goal?" We glanced up to find Prathap walking into my cabin.

"To reach the breakeven over the investment GH is giving me." Shrishti explained while I frowned at Prathap.

"Did you again take leave from the restaurant?" I asked to which he sighed nodding and settled down beside Shrishti.

"That chef is really rude to me these days even though I cook better than him. How can he make me wash dishes when I am the sous chef? He doesn't know how to treat staff at all." He explained while I leaned back still frowning at him.

"You have worked for nearly five restaurants in these two years. When will you not have a problem with someone?" I asked and he rubbed his forehead.

"I don't think I am the type to hear orders from someone. I want to open my own restaurant and you know I have a talent for it." He mumbled before glancing up to stare at me.

"You are 25 and not in 30's to not even bear to hear orders from someone. And do you have funds?" I asked raising my voice to which he frowned.

"I am going to look for another restaurant soon." He replied back while showing his anger after hearing the words regarding funds.

I know Pramod Uncle keeps on taunting him that he doesn't have enough funds. That is not completely true as even though he is shifting around, he is earning good but he needs to settle down somewhere which doesn't seem to be like the case.

"Don't look for another restaurant and come to work at GH." I stated which surprised both of them.

"Vikranth?" Shrishti called me as Prathap started glaring at me and about to shout as I just repeated his Dad's words.

"Prove to me that you are actually capable of handling the work while being in a commanding position and I will persuade everyone to fund your own restaurant. I will do it even if your Dad will not accept it." I added and he froze hearing those words.

"How long?" he asked after a few minutes of silence.

"Until I feel like you have the capability or for some other reason." I replied and he frowned shaking his head.