Suit And Surrender

bonus chapter

THREE YEARS LATER:

"Mrs. Rathod, do you think you got the chance to lead the project because of the privilege of being the wife of the owner and not because of your talent?"
A woman asked among the crowd of reporters.

"Usually we gave answers in return for questions but here in your case I would like to question you in answer to your question."
I smiled at her.
And questioned, "Have you looked around at the mall?"

"Yes." She replied, looking confused.

"Are you sure?" I asked.

"Yes, Mrs. Rathod, and I must say It's very beautiful."

It's too late to butter me up now, Miss. 

"Is it?" I raised my brow.

She nodded.

"So did you see my privilege or my talent?"
I ended it with a smirk.

She looked baffled.

"And I think you got your answer. Next question please."
I said with a saas.

"Ma'am we are not allowed to ask personal questions but this one was in high demand, what is the plan for Valentine's?"

We are not allowed to ask but we love to be nosey after all we want to sell the news and need trp.

I masked my irritation and replied,
"Jay and I don't believe in Valentines, why do we need a day to celebrate love when we can celebrate love every day."

"And plan for tomorrow for Mr. Rathod's birthday?"

Why do they think I would tell my surprise plan for my husband's birthday at a press conference?

"You said you will only ask one personal question. And yes I have a gift planned for him but it's a surprise so I can't reveal it here."

I wish my intuition is right!
Hopefully!
Then this birthday is going to be one of his best birthdays.

"Do you think with big labels indigenous brands will flourish here?" Another asked,

The mall is a label lovers' dream come true. Zara, Chanel, Dior, Gucci, etc but with that, we have also housed one floor, named 'Bharat' only for made-in-India products,
A hundred years old business of perfume, that exactly implants the smell of the earth in Monsoon.
And a handmade double ekat patola and bags and footwear and ...
I personally took the initiative to find every local store, convince them and invest in them so they would be capable enough to stand at the luxurious Mall.

"I think at the end of the day quality matters the most. So far the indigenous brands have got a good response from our visitors and people are excited to buy from them."

Yes, It took us lots of effort to promote them and to make a buzz, and our efforts did succeed.

"Mrs. Rathod here,"
"Ma'am, here."

"That will be all for Mrs. Rathod. She has a meeting to attain but to answer the rest of your questions CEO of MR construction, Mr. Marshal is joining us."My assistant said.

Yes, I have one.
I got promoted from Assistant manager to manager and with the promotion, the workload increased so an Assistant was needed and I agreed when Jay proposed it in the middle of the night, in bed when he was inside me.
Well, we still are the same.
I still am stubborn but in the end, Jay does get his way sometimes or may be most times.

Well, what can I say, every demand of his is for my betterment. 

"Ma'am, one question please."
"Mrs. Rathod...."