OH OVERWHELMING LOVE!

✨CHAPTER 18✨

"MAY YOU BE FREED FROM THE DESIRES TO PROVE WHAT YOU'RE..................."

Shubhita stood by the window, absentmindedly twirling a strand of her hair, when her phone buzzed on the table. She picked it up, glancing at the unknown number with curiosity before answering.

"Hello?" she said, her tone cautious.

"Is this Ms. Shubhita?" the voice on the other end asked.

"Yes, speaking," she replied, her heart beginning to beat a little faster.

"This is Mrs. Kapoor from Bright Future Academy. We've received your resume and would like to invite you for an interview tomorrow at 10 AM. Could you confirm your availability?"

Shubhita's eyes widened, a surge of excitement flooding through her. "Yes, yes, I can make it! Thank you so much for the opportunity."

Mrs. Kapoor smiled through the phone. "Wonderful. We'll see you then. Have a great day."

"You too," Shubhita replied, hanging up the phone. She stood still for a moment, letting the news sink in. Then, a wide smile spread across her face as she let out a joyful squeal.

"I can't believe it!" she whispered to herself, practically bouncing on her feet. "I got an interview!"

Her mind raced with thoughts of the future. If she got this job, she could finally contribute financially and ease some of Vatsal's burdens. She remembered the hesitant look on his face when he'd brought her to Noida, worrying she might be an extra responsibility. This job could change everything.

She glanced at the clock, noting it was around lunchtime for Vatsal. Without a second thought, she grabbed her phone and dialled his number, her fingers trembling with excitement.

At the news channel office, Vatsal was in the middle of coordinating a segment when his phone buzzed. He saw Shubhita's name flash on the screen and his heart skipped a beat. She rarely called him during work hours. Worried, he quickly excused himself and answered the call.

"Shubhita? Is everything okay?" he asked, his voice filled with concern.

"Vatsal!" she exclaimed, her excitement palpable even over the phone. "I got a call from Bright Future Academy. They want me to come in for an interview tomorrow!"

Relief washed over him, the tension in his shoulders easing. "You got an interview? That's fantastic news!"

"I know! I can't believe it!" she said, her voice bubbling with happiness. "If I get this job, I can finally help out more. You won't have to worry about me being an extra burden."

He felt a mixture of embarrassment and relief wash over him. "Shubhita, you've never been a burden."

She hollowly chuckled, masking the pang of residual pain. "Liar. Correct me if you never so."

Sensing her kidding, Vatsal smiled, his worry replaced with genuine happiness for her. "I know you'll do great at the interview. Just be yourself."

"I will," she promised, her voice steady. "I just wanted to share the news with you first."

"I'm glad you did," he said warmly, then added theatrically. "It made my day."

She laughed at that. "You know, I was expecting more excitement from you," she teased, her tone light.

"Oh, trust me, I'm excited," he replied, grinning. "I'm just trying to keep it professional since I'm at work."

"Uh-huh," she said, playfully sarcastic. "Professional, right. Because you're so professional all the time."