❝ᴍʏ ʙᴏɴᴇs ᴏᴜᴛɢʀᴇᴡ ғʟᴏᴡᴇʀs ᴀᴛ ᴛʜᴇ ᴘʟᴀᴄᴇs ʏᴏᴜ sʜᴇᴅ ʜᴀᴛᴇ❞
What happens when life's bolting thunder causes an inseparable camaraderie to shatter, leaving behind a trail of haunting betrayal?
More so, when fate decides to bring the three former friends...
A week later, the much awaited response greeted me.
Thoughts swirled in my head and a pang of sadness set in my heart where I thought happiness should have been.
'Am I even doing the right thing?'
I did want a new opportunity that was challenging and gave me more room to take the lead and learn newer technologies, but on the other hand, I was upset that I had to move out again and be more distant than my friends and family that I dearly missed.
A deep sigh escaped my lips as I typed in the resignation letter. Tears threatened to fall from my eyes as I reminisced about the good memories and all the challenges I had overcome.
I couldn't turn back on my dreams now.
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I couldn't turn back on my dreams now.
I explained as I sat in front of Mr. Chawla, the CEO of the firm.
He was going to become my ex-boss now and I had mixed feelings about it. On one hand, he gave me the opportunity to bloom to my potential when I was merely a college graduate and on the other, I couldn't ignore the calling for a greater challenge.
This wasn't going to be easy, I knew it, yet nothing could have prepared me for the time I had to say goodbye, once and for all.
"I respect your decisions, Maya," Mr. Chawla's voice broke the bubble of thoughts I was in, "Can I still expect some dhoklas from time to time?"
His lips curved into a pleading smile and I couldn't fight the smile that formed on mine.
With glistened eyes and a sore throat, I managed the words out. "Of course, sir. I will try to come around occasionally, if you still allow me to, with dhoklas for the entire office."
"That sounds like a delightful deal." He responded, his voice was hoarse. "You were one of our best employees. God knows if we should ever find someone as notorious and charming as you."
A chuckle escaped my lips at that and he continued with a smile, "I see a bright future ahead of you, Maya. Don't ever be afraid to take the reins of your destiny and lead the way to your own success. Keep inspiring people and never let the world dull your shine. After all, there's always hope. And if there's none, it can always be solved – one dhokla at a a time."
"Of course, sir. I am truly thankful for everything you have provided for me. I will always cherish these memories and the lessons I have learnt here."
"Now, go and have some fun with your colleagues. It's your last day, after all. When did you say was your joining date?"
"About 10 days from now, sir – 16th September."
"Awesome. Please keep in touch and all the best for your career." He said as he rose from his seat to shake my hands. I did the same.
