Blinded by love

Chapter 11-Getting started

The next two days passed by with the same routine.On the third day,Meghna got discharged.She was told to take complete rest for the next one month and take her medicines properly and was given a wheel chair to move around.And we were advised to bring her for regular check-up.

Abishek and Virat planned to stay here till Meghna gets well.So,I made some space for Meghna in my room,so that the guys can stay in her room.

After making sure Meghna was comfortable,Abishek went to sleep.

"Virat,can you do me a favor?"I asked.

"Yeah!"

"Can you please take a print out of my board results?"

I gave him my exam number and he was back within minutes with the print out.

"Aarthi,I forgot to tell you something.One of my friend's uncle is looking for a receptionist in his star hotel.He offers to pay fifteen thousand per month.I told him about you and he was not bothered about your qualification as long as you are fluent in your English.Which you are!You wanna take it up?"

"No,Virat.I'm sorry."

"I understand,Aarthi.You are worth more than just a receptionist.Since you don't have a proper qualification,this is the most you can get."

"Its not that.No job is inferior to me.Any job,I'm ready to do.But with Meghna in this condition,I can't leave her and go for a job."

Virat didn't talk anything further and left.

That night,when all of us were eating,I was cornered.

"Did you decline the job offer?",Meghna asked.

I looked at Virat but he was busy eating as if he heard nothing.

"I asked you something and I expect an answer.",she demanded.

"Yes",I said,trying to feed her a spoon full of salad but she pushed it away.

"Why?"

"When you are like this,how do you expect me to leave you and go?"

"That's absurd.Virat and Abishek are there to take care of me.Once you come back from work,you can be with me too.And its fifteen thousand,Aarthi.Its hard to get a job at this salary with your qualification."

"You are more important to me than money."

"Chuck your sentiments.You are taking it up and its an order."

I remained silent,meddling with the salad.

Meghna lifted my chin and looked at me deeply for a few seconds and whispered,"For my sake.Please!"

I looked up at her and a smile spread across my lips.

"Okay!"

Everyone cheered loudly.Virat took the cake and I cut it.It was such a wonderful night and my first step towards my dreams.I knew then that I could make it.

The next morning,I woke up early cause it was my big day.Virat had spoken to his friend's uncle,Mr.Amar Bansi.He has told me to join work today after a brief talk with him.I had to meet him at ten this morning.I cooked breakfast and lunch for everyone and was ready by nine thirty,dressed in a pencil jean and a red vee neck blouse.Virat drove me to his star hotel.It was forty minutes drive in the traffic.The hotel from the exterior looked stunning.As we walked inside the hotel,we were greeted by well-dressed men.We went to the reception area where there was women in a fit white shirt and black jeans.

"Can we meet Mr.Amar Bansi,please?"

"Sure,Sir.May I know who you are?"

"I'm Virat.Just tell him that,he'll know."

"Ok,Sir.Please be seated.I'll come back to you soon."

We sat on the cushion sofa which looked luxurious.In a few minutes,a man dressed in gray suit walked towards us.Virat immediately stood up and shook his hands.

"Sir,this is Aarthi.Remember I spoke to you about her the other day?"

"Oh yes.About the receptionist.Shall we talk in my office room?"

We went to his room which was large enough for a mini marriage hall.It had a grand chair for him and a desk right in front of it.There were two chairs facing his in which we sat.

"So,Miss.Aarthi.Are you willing to join here as a receptionist?"

"Of course,Sir.Its my pleasure."

He smiled,scanning me from top to bottom.

"May I know why you have come here leaving your studies?"

"I'm sorry,Sir.You have mistaken.I haven't left my studies.In fact,I have come here for my studies.I need a job to support myself and it would be fantastic to work for you over here."

"But from what I saw from your results,you seem to be a brilliant girl.Do you really think its ok for you to work as a receptionist?"

"Sir,according to me,no job is inferior.Please don't be offended,but I'd like to say something.You,being the manager of such an opulent hotel are dependent on your employees.Only if your employees are good,the hotel would be appreciated.And your superior is dependent on you.Only if you manage your employees properly,the hotel gets its name and fame.So,everyone is dependent on one another.Thus,everyone have their own prestigious place in this world where someone or the other is dependent on them."

"That's a clever answer,Ms.Aarthi.When do you want to join?",he asked,giving out his hand for a shake.

"Anytime,Sir.Maybe even now,I don't mind."

"Not now.There are few formalities to be taken care of.I'll show you around the hotel first."

He showed us around the hotel.It was breath taking.It had majestic rooms with glorious interiors.They even had swimming pools.business centers,fitness centers and night clubs.He then took us back to the reception area.

"She is Ms.Jennifer.She'll guide you for the first few days.",Mr.Amar said,pointing to the girl who greeted us.

She nodded at me,smiling.

"Jennifer,she'll be joining here in the place of Diya from tomorrow,hopefully."

I was told that the company bus would pick and drop me and that the company timings would be from 8 a.m to 7 p.m.He told me that he'd confirm my salary and joining date tomorrow.

"Congrats,my girls.You made it!",Virat said,as we walked to the car.

"What's the big deal.You made half of the arrangements.I hardly did anything."

As soon as we reached home,we told them everything.Meghna was so happy.She could hardly curtail her excitement.Abishek hugged me and wished me luck.Later that night,I received a call from Mr.Amar.He said that I can join work from next week,being the starting of the month.He also confirmed my salary to be fifteen thousand.

"Sir,what about the dress code?"

"Oh ya.You must wear a white shirt,tucked in a black jean."

"Sure,Sir.Thank you."

The beginning of June will be the beginning of my long journey towards my dreams.I never thought I'd have so much guts in me.I mean,I have always been called as a courageous and secured and I believe that.But this is far too much than I can imagine.I thought about what Sushma always used to say.

"You know why you stand out from others!Cause you speak what you feel and you do what you think is right.You hardly give a damn about what the world would talk about you.You know who you are and that's all matters to you.And mark my words,these qualities will take you to unimaginable heights.",she used to say.

I smiled at the thought of it.Though I have always denied that I possess such traits,deep down my heart,I love me because that's what I am.