Wooing Ms. Raizada

ASR's Wrath

"Ah Mr. Alexander, thank you for gracing me with your esteemed presence" Esha said angrily.

Adil looked down at his notepad and said, "Your car is ready to leave to AR warehouse. And the presentation by designing unit is preponed by fifteen minutes as per your instructions."

"Where were you? I asked you to report by 9.59 am with the papers! What's the time now?" she asked angrily.

"Your father said that the papers are unnecessary and also that you would keep out during the meeting. So I stopped by a restaurant and had my breakfast. The time now is 10:25 am! Your visit is due by 10:30 am so I'm right at time, mam!" he said politely.

She took a deep breath and took her purse. "Let's go" she said and he followed her trail.

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6 pm

Raizada Mansion

"I'm back" Esha called out and slumped on the couch in the living room.

Yara appeared from the kitchen with a cup of coffee. "Here you go sissy" she forwarded it and sat next to her. "A secret" Yara whispered, "Dad is angry at you. And so is chachu, chachi, bua and Varun bhaiyya"

"Why?" Esha frowned.

"I don't know. They didn't tell me. When I returned home at 4 they were talking about you. Dad said that he will talk you out of it!"

"Out of what?" Esha frowned and sipped the coffee.

"You're back?"

The sisters looked up to find Arnav with a stern face. Beside him was Akash chachu with a same expression.

"What is it dad?" Esha stood up.

"I don't know. You tell me" Arnav walked to her and demanded.

Esha looked at Yara who stood worried.

"Working time of AR is 9 am to 5 pm. What time is it now?" Akash asked.

Esha rolled her eyes and said, "Oh so the problem is that I'm late by an hour?" she laughed and said, "You know I always stay up to 6! I have lots of work to do!"

"And other employees? When do they leave?" Arnav asked crossing his arms.

"5 pm. As per the time" Esha said frowning, "Why?"

"Why? You asking me why?" Arnav said angrily and Esha stumbled back in worry.

"Dad what's wrong?" she whispered.

"Your assistant stayed up late at the office for some report you demanded. He slept at your office! And bingo! The report you wanted him to do was already submitted by Aman. Explain" Akash said angrily.

Esha sighed and looked away.

"Your uncle asked for an explanation Esha" Arnav said angrily.

"I wanted the report by 12. It's not my fault that he is slow and took his time till 4 am. He could've gone back home!" Esha said shrugging.

"SO THAT'S IT" Arnav screamed, "YOU HAD ONE OF YOUR EMPLOYEES STAY UP LATE AND MADE HIM SLEEP AT HIS OFFICE FOR A REPORT THAT'S ALREADY MADE! PLUS HE IS YOUR ASSISTANT NOT A PEON THAT YOU WOULD HAVE HIM PICK UP PASTA FOR YOU!"

Yara gulped at her father's anger and looked at Esha who stood taken aback as well.

"Ah so he recited everything to you! What is he? 4?" Esha scoffed.