Radhika Arora sank deep into despair after losing her husband to a brain tumor four years ago. Because of the demise of her husband, Radhika's attention was diverted from her business which caused it to sink to the floor back to where it first start...
The photographers started to click and already people were gossiping as they tried to flock around the couple.
"Do you think they are dating?"
"Maybe that is why she recruited him?"
"Let's see. Maybe they are involved in a passionate love affair.."
The reporter was interrupted by Nisha.
"Do your work and please just click whatever photos you need. Other than that, we don't need your shitty side comments. And I am Krish Malhotra's best friend and for your kind information, he is single. Quit tainting his reputation."
Shivaay gave the reporters dirty looks and started to talk. "If anyone has any questions about my brother then they can ask Shivaay Malhotra. And for what I know, Radhika Arora is also single. Maintain some respect."
The reporters scurried away before they faced the wrath from Shivaay Malhotra and Nisha Mathur.
The brother and best friend to the rescue!
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"Welcome to the opening and rebranding event of Nirvana," said Krish as he spoke into the microphone.
The audience clapped and cheered.
"Radhika and I met at a wedding and from there we hit it off and I quit to join her company to help her out. I found Radhika's behavior to be quite unwelcoming and uptight. Never really hit it off with her in our first meet."
A lot of people in the crowd looked at Krish surprised. They had expected Krish to give Radhika an infinite amount of praise but instead, he was being blunt and shameless.
"Then we fought, laughed, and navigated the ups and downs of working together. Whether it be her locking me in the bathroom or stealing my car."
Radhika's face turned red as many people gasped.
"But then we got to understand each other. We became transparent with each other and we developed a camaraderie. Our good sides and bad sides got unleashed. Our vices got exposed and so did our virtues. Working with Radhika has been amazing and this experience is one for the books. I could go on for hours but I see that some of our guests are eyeing the food counter already."
The audience laughed and Radhika smiled and looked at the floor.
"I would hate to keep our guests hungry so to wrap this event up, we would like to show you that Radhika Arora is rebranding the event with a new face and that she is back with a bang."
Krish motioned for the people backstage to turn on the projector and people gasped when they saw the picture of Radhika that would now be the new face of the company.
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"This is just the preview! The rest of the photoshoot will be released soon enough but I would like to present to you, Nirvana," said Radhika.
The audience stood up and clapped while Radhika walked on stage and Krish took her hand in his and she smiled and nodded knowingly.
Nisha didn't miss that and she smiled sadly and simply looked on. Shivaay also noticed Radhika and Krish's exchange of glances. He looked away and tried to divert his attention while his brother and Radhika were standing on stage.
"Thank you everyone for showing up here tonight. I assure the press that they will be able to click photos after this. I'd like to thank all the assistants. Especially my personal assistant. Nisha!"
Nisha's face turned red and she looked at her boss astonished. Radhika continued talking and she went on. "Nisha listened to my every wish and command. She was there to do every single task, whether it be big or small. No matter how tough I was on her and no matter how much she ran around my office completing errands for me. I can't deny that the girl did her very best and was a constant support throughout this journey."
Nisha smiled at Radhika and then looked into Krish's face, trying to meet his eyes.
But he wasn't looking at Nisha. He was busy staring at Radhika.
The rest of the gratitude that Radhika expressed for Nisha went unheard because Nisha's gaze was fixed on her best friend who wasn't even batting an eye at her. When suddenly Shivaay hit her to get her attention.
"Oh hello, idiot. Wake up! Radhika just called you the stage."
Nisha got up hesitantly as the deafening applause invaded her ears. She walked up to the stage and shook Radhika and Krish's hands. Nisha faced the audience and waved as well as smiled.
"Nisha! As a little gift, I have decided to promote you from my personal assistant to the head secretary of the entire department," said Radhika.
Krish looked at Radhika and nodded his head at her as if he approved his decision. Both Krish and Radhika left the stage and Nisha continued to stand there stunned.
