𝕯𝖔𝖔𝖒𝖊𝖉 𝕽𝖔𝖒𝖆𝖓𝖈𝖊

CHAPTER-4

Really really Sorry for the late update.

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VEDHIKA

God! This day... This is an awful day. Firstly, I came in late, and secondly, the arrogant Mr. Hibou ruined everything, my mood, my day, and especially my interview. I wanted this job very badly, but he... I'll definitely kill him if I don't crack it. But, how can I fix it now? I'm not expecting my interview to happen, after that scene. I guess I should leave before he comes out and make things worse between us.

I was on my way to turning when someone called me, "Ms. Sharma... I suppose I'm not wrong about your name," she reluctantly asked.

"Yes, you're right, what happened?" I asked her with a fuzzy face.

"Well, where are you off to?"

"Hmm... I was thinking of leaving--" she cut me off.

" Why are you leaving? I presume you had an interview here, so I'm here to inform you."

"I don't think so, I could do an interview, after what happened in here, I--" she cut me off again.

"Ms. Sharma, that's fine, our boss is kind and wants to sort things out; besides, we mustn't risk this opportunity." She said trying to lift my spirits.

She was right I couldn't afford the chance... And on top of that, I need a job as soon as possible, I want to take care of Dad in a better way. Holding off on the bad thoughts. I said, "Aaa... I guess you're right, I shouldn't miss this opportunity, um... So when is the interview scheduled to begin?" 

"Well, it begins in a couple of minutes, until you can wait outside the council chamber. Let me take you there." She again quoted with a smile.

" AaYaa--"

"Rosy, you're welcome to call me Rosy." She presented herself as if she had grasped my question.

" Ok Rosy," I smiled at her.

As I walked into the office lobby, all eyes were glued to me, and I knew I was being watched by almost everyone. That was awkward, gauche, but what else I could do rather than just averting my eyes and walking straight? But me? Was observing every bit of the office... Gosh, Almighty! This place resembles paradise, with perfect architecture, all the curves and arches look so elegant, and the design even luxurious. I was so engrossed in admiring the luxurious office that I almost forgot that I was in front of the boardroom after Rosy.

"Stay here Ms. Sharma, the IT head and the rest of them must be on their way," saying she left.

I was waiting outside the boardroom when someone bumped into me. GOD! What's it like to stumble on someone always... not him... no no no please not him... I closed my eyes so tightly that I could only see the darkness. I thought rather than facing him, it was better to shut my eyes and hear his screaming. But to my surprise, there was no screaming, but rather an outburst of laughter. I slowly opened my eyes and pleaded not to be him. And as I opened my eye in espionage mode, I couldn't see him, but someone else... I'd seen him before, but I couldn't recognize him. I continued to drive my mind to think more and it stopped on an incident.

GOD! He was the one with MR. HIBOU

I looked back to escape the consequences, but as if he was reading my mind, he said.

"Hey! Re--"I cut off him.

"See, it's not my fault, I was already here, you came here later and you stumbled across me. But again, if you want to say something, say it after my interview, because I don't want to spoil my temper anymore--"

"Hush... Chill out, and don't panic as this will affect your interview. And I won't mess up your mood, I'm here to congratulate you on your performance. " He said which made my eyes go wide like never.

"Performance? *Ahem* Don't be sarcastic." I retaliated.

"I'm not being sarcastic, I'm telling the truth you got him to shut his mouth like no other. You know what, nobody so far, like NOBODY ever dared to shut him, but you did it in the blink of an eye. "His remarks left me in shock.

"Aren't you the one who was with him? "I asked with unbelief, "With Mr. Arrogant Hibou" I spoke under my breath but he heard.

"Hehe... What Mr. Hibou??? " He laughed as if I cracked a joke.

"God! You are so cute." His statement did not make me redden, but I was embarrassed.

Is he crazy or something? Like he's supposed to take his friends' side but here... He is laughing at him?? MY GOODNESS, THIS PLACE IS A LABYRINTH.

" I'm sorry but why are you laughing at your friend? You're supposed to stand by him, but--"

"I will not stand for him when I know that he is at fault. Don't mind him, he's a little brusque in the beginning, but he has a good heart. And I apologize from his side for insulting you. I'm sorry." He completed himself.

He was a nice person. He apologized on behalf of his friend, even though it wasn't his mistake... 

" Err... You don't have to apologize, it wasn't you, and as far as your friend is concerned, I already gave him the answer he deserved. Then...I guess that's the end of this chapter." I said with the sweetest smile of mine to the sweetest person I encountered today.

"You and your response were savage, I'm amazed". We chuckled.

We merged easily and started talking about random things. But soon someone broke in.

" Rosy, Everything on the set? Where is the nominee?" A man in his late 40s in a blue suit and well-brushed hair asked marching towards us.

" Sir, there she is." She said pointing in my direction.

He glanced at me and entered the room.

" Hey! All the best and rock it with your confidence." A voice came from the rear.

"Thank you" 

"Well, I guess, I should take a leave, as it's your interview within a few minutes."

" But I didn't introduce myself, I'm Vedhika."

" Vaibhav Kapoor." He said, forwarding his hand for a handshake.

" It was nice meeting you, Mr. Kapoor," I said, accepting his hand.

"It was nice knowing you, too." He left and I got deserted. 

A little nervousness seized me but my mood was lightened and refreshed thanks to him. One after the other, people were entering the board room. After a while, they called me inside the boardroom.

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" Ms. Sharma, You were really well in the interview, It wouldn't be less, if I say I was impressed by your answers to every question of ours. But now that our work is done, we have short-listed you. But after this, it's our boss' final call. He must be here any minute." One of them spoke with a sympathetic smile on his face.

"Thank you so much Sir, I hope I would do justice to my department if I get finalized." I answered with equal ardor in my voice.

I was happy because I made the best of it. But my bliss did not last a minute since it was interrupted by a voice.

" Good Morning Sir" the IT head stood from his place and marched towards someone behind me. And whispered something.

 I turned to him, and I was blown away...

"OH! Ms. Sharma"

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