Entwined with love

Chapter-5

Arinya's POV

I woke up earlier than usual. I quickly brushed and showered. My nerves were getting the best of me that even the warm shower couldn't relax my tense muscles. I came out of the bathroom wrapped in a bathrobe. I kept looking at my suitcase blankly for 2 minutes.

"I don't know what to wear, I've never been to an interview before but it has to be something formal and decent." I thought to myself. I kneeled down in front of the suitcase and started searching for something appropriate to wear.

Finally I settled on a light brown blouse and black formal trousers. I put on clothes and let my hair in loose curls. I am a no-makeup person in general but I thought of applying a nude shade lipstick, a little mascara and did a little touch-up to look presentable. At last, I slipped into the heels to complete the look. I looked at myself in the mirror one last time and took a deep breath.

"It's a big day Ari, you can do this. Just smile." I always give myself a pep talk whenever I feel anxious and stressed. Weird? Maybe. But it helps!

I headed downstairs and Elle was already waiting for me at the breakfast table.

"Hey babe, ready for the big day!?" She asked.

"I guess so." I replied nervously.

"Don't worry, it'll be great!" She whispered.

"I hope so." I said giving her a smile.

We ate our breakfast and she left. After half an hour, I grabbed my stuff and left for the office too. I don't want to take any chance by getting late. I booked a cab and reached the office at 10:10 AM.

I paid the driver and got out of the car.
I craned my head upwards and almost sprained my neck when I saw the huge building in front of me. At the top of the building, I could see King's Architecture & Designs in bold letters. Oh my god, it's massive!

After taking a few deep breaths to calm myself a little, I went inside the building.

"Um Excuse me...I..I have an interview for the designer's profile scheduled at 10:30 by Mr King." I said to the receptionist.

She studied me from head to toe for a while and spoke.
"Okay, go straight then take a left. Press 50 on the elevator. The receptionist on that floor will let you know everything." 

"Thank you." I felt a little conscious but I smiled at her and started to walk.

When the doors of the elevator opened on the 50th floors, my nerves started kicking in. I was feeling terribly anxious but I knew that I had to do this to get a job. I went straight to the receptionist on this floor.

"E.. Excuse me, I have an interview at 10:30 for the designer's profile." I stated.

"Your name?"

"Arinya Young."

She typed something in her computer, then picked up the landline and called someone.
"Miss Young, please have a seat, you still have some time in your interview." She said politely while gesturing towards the couch. I nodded.

I sat on the couch and then only I realized that this floor is extremely quiet and the black & white theme looks utterly classy. I am sitting in the office of biggest billionaire of USA and I would be dumb to even think that this place won't look this mesmerizing as it does when he himself is in the business of Architecture & Design.

I was busy admiring the beauty of this building when the receptionist came to inform me that it's time for the interview. I clutched my file in my hand tightly and stood up.

She directed me towards the only room on this floor. I thanked her and she left. When I saw Mr. Ashton King written on the door, my hands started sweating and I quickly wiped it off on my trousers.
I gently knocked on the door and slowly opened the door when I heard "come in".

I stepped inside the room and I would be lying if I say I wasn't in awe with the exquisiteness of this place. Everything spoke perfection in his office and the most amazing skyline view made the place look even better. I came out of my trance when I felt someone bumped into me.

But that was not it, my anxiety went to the highest level when I realized a woman spilled a cup of boiling coffee all over me. My hand felt the burning sensations but I couldn't get myself to move or say anything. My right hand lost all it's strength due to the burning ache and the file dropped on the floor too.

"What the freaking hell...Miss Rose, are you blind or what? Can't you walk with your eyes open." An extremely angry and manly voice boomed in the room.

I looked up and saw somebody who seemed like he has come straight out of a magazine cover. He was wearing a suit and was looking sinfully handsome. Our eyes met for a millisecond and I instantly looked somewhere else. I gulped hard.

"Oh gosh, I..I am so sorry Sir, but I lost my balance." The lady spoke.

"I am really sorry, I didn't mean to." She said looking at me.

"Aah.. It's.. It's okay. It was just an accident." I nervously replied.

"Miss Rose, get all this cleaned up in another 2 minutes else find a new job for yourself." He spoke furiously and I instantly felt bad for the poor woman, it was an accident and it can happen to anybody. She said "yes sir" and immediately ran out of the office.

I squatted a little to pick my file up when he spoke.
"Ah..No wait, your clothes are ahh.. Just clean it up first. Washroom is this way." He gestured towards his left and I stood straight.

I whispered a "thank you" hesitantly and went into the bathroom. I cleaned myself up with my left hand. After cleaning my clothes, I kept my injured hand under the running water and winced when the cold water came in contact with the burnt spot on my hand. It was aching terribly but I couldn't do anything more at that moment. I turned off the tap, dried my hand carefully with a towel and went out of the bathroom.

"Are you okay?" He asked.

"Ah..yes." I replied nervously and tried to hide the burn under my long sleeve.

He looked at me suspiciously.

"So let's begin with the interview?" He asked.

"Y...yes sure!" I replied not looking at him.

___________________________________________
Thanks for reading.❤
Please Vote, Share & Comment.