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Chapter 16

Radhika reached the shooting location and made sure that everything was properly set up before proceeding with the shoot.

A handful of svelte women were all standing around, wearing costumes that made them look youthful as if the food form Nirvana was keeping them robust.

"Make sure the lighting is okay!" said Radhika. She continued discussing things with the photographer making sure he knew exactly what to do.

"Where are my colleagues?" asked Radhika impatiently.

"I'm not sure ma'am." replied a worker, "They said they would be on their way."

"Oh actually, they are already here. In fact, they are right there." pointed another worker.

Krish and Nisha stood in one area laughing and talking. Though Krish was testing out the cameras and making sure everything was in place, Nisha was just standing there talking to him.

Radhika marched over and cleared her throat which grabbed their attention immediately.

Nisha stopped talking and looked at Radhika in fear. She felt abashed by the way Radhika was looking at her.

"Why are you standing idly doing nothing?" asked Radhika.

"Sorry ma'am I.."

"This is your first warning. If I have to remind you again, there will be dire consequences. I don't like people who are unprofessional. Get to work and don't mess around." said Radhika sternly. 

As Radhika was about to continue, Krish interrupted her.

"How dare you tell someone off like that?" said Krish.

Multiple people went silent. No one had dared question the authority of Radhika Arora. And now that Krish Malhotra stood face to face with her, people gathered around to spectate the squabble.

'Krish back off.." warned Nisha.

Krish held his hand up defiantly. "It is about time that someone spoke up to little miss perfect!" he hissed. "Why does everything have to go your way Radhika? Why can't you just loosen up a bit? Maybe it is time shit works according to someone else."

Many people gasped after hearing what Krish said to Radhika on her face. Using profanities was strictly prohibited in a work environment, especially when it came to Radhika's policies.

Before anybody could say anything, someone else walked in and retorted back to Krish.

"Come on Krish! You left the law firm for Nirvana. This was bound to happen. Right Radha?" said Shivaay.

Krish flinched at hearing Shivaay call Radhika, Radha. "What are you doing here Shivaay? And there is no need to drag others into this."

"This is Radhika Arora we are talking about. She's a huge success and she needs people to get her work done for her. People are needed for grunt work. And if someone wants to slack off then maybe we should consider cutting some dough off of her paycheck? What say Radhika?" asked Shivaay.

Krish's eyes shone in fury. He raised a fist and was about to hit Shivaay in the face which made Shivaay stand behind Radhika. Radhika stepped back in shock.

As Krish was about to raise another fist, Radhika came in front of his hand and stopped it in midair.

"Listen Malhotra. I'm not a huge fan of you. But what I hate even more than unprofessionalism is physical aggression. You aren't a five year old. Keep your hands to yourself. And since I can't risk another calamity like this, before chaos ensues I must fire you from Nirvana."

Krish raised his eyebrows at her in shock.

"And Shivaay. Maintain a distance from me. Just because I agreed to go out on a date with you on Sunday doesn't mean that I'm head over heels in love with you. I hired you to also work for Nirvana but please don't forget that I'm your boss and you will be working alongside your brother." said Radhika.

"You are going out on a date with her?" asked Krish incredulously to his brother.

"Pick up your termination letter tomorrow," said Radhika to Krish as she walked over to the other side of the room so she could go back to managing her work.

Chaos!

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"Malhotra was also supposed to take photos as well but since I fired him, I need Shivaay to take photos of the models."

"Ma'am the model left last minute due to an emergency." said Nisha. "I don't think we can find a replacement last minute."

"Why don't you pose as the model for your company?" suggested Shivaay.

"Me? I don't think I can.."

"There isn't any better face for your company than your own face Radhika ma'am. I think that you should give it a shot." suggested Nisha apprehensively.

The cameramen started nodding in agreement. Radhika looked at her reflection and proceeded to head towards the photoshoot area. The cameras clicked as she moved herself and angled herself in different positions.

Nisha observed her boss. Then only did she realize how stunning her boss was. When her boss wasn't yelling at people to get their work done or always being pensive, from afar she was one of the most ravishing people ever.

The long curly hair with the deep dark brown eyes all matched her oval shaped face. Her smooth and skinny body on which she wore formal dresses and pantsuits everyday. There were so many remarkable things about Radhika's physical complexion as well as her body.

"All she's missing is a smile." whispered Nisha. "Maybe, just maybe if she learned to be less temperamental and impatient. Then only would she feel relaxed in life. Maybe something happened to hear that caused her to be this way." mumbled Nisha.