Shaurya's pov
I woke up early in the morning as today is the day when the interview is going to take place.
I completed my morning routine and got dressed for the day.
"Good morning, Papa" I said hugging my father who was sitting for breakfast and I joined him.
"Good morning....ready for the day?" He asked.
"Yes Papa. It's tough to search for a loyal employee. I don't know what's going to happen?" I said, frowning.
"Don't worry...everything will be alright. Just keep on checking who is giving you answers with utmost honesty. " Papa said.
I smiled and nodded.
Finishing our breakfast, he said," I am going to meet Dharam now...if I don't go, that fellow will sulk like a kid again. He will never change."
I smiled and thought that in their case ,it took too long to become best friends again because of those misunderstandings . I still remember the day when Dharam uncle came to our house and cried like a kid.
I am so happy for them.
"Ok....come I will drop you and then go to the office. " I said.
After half an hour we reached Dhruv's house.
"Bye then.Don't worry, everything will be alright. " Papa said and stepped out of the car.
"Bhaiya, please come inside. " Dhruti said coming towards my car.
"No Dhruti .... I have important work today. Will come in the evening. Bye." I smiled and drove towards the office.
I reached and nodded to my employees who greeted me.
"So, is everything ready Ayaan?" I asked sitting in my cabin.
"Yes Sir." Ayaan said, giving me the list of the names which contained 12 names. Without seeing the names I kept it aside.
"So let's get over it. " I said looking at my watch . The time is 10 am.
The interview started.
First 6 Girls came wearing makeup and formals for the day but they forgot to come with basic knowledge about the world, business and common sense was never there.
Two of them tried to seduce me as well for their benefit.. To be honest ,this kind of girl tarnishes the reputations of other girls.
"Ayaan, send the next one." I said.He nodded.
Hearing the knock, I gave permission to enter.
"Good morning Sir." She said as soon as she entered.
Hearing a familiar voice, I looked at her to see it was Shweta.
"You here?" I said in a shocked state.
"Yes, I came for the interview. " She said smiling.
Oh God!!
"Ok...so let's get back to work." I said and started the Interview.
Her answers were good. Her knowledge about business, presence of mind, everything was good. But the thing which disturbed me was the dreamy looks she was giving me and her overconfidence.
I don't understand which metal was used to make her. My actions and words have cleared her every single time that I am not interested in her. But still she being she doesn't give a heed to my words.
"You may go now. Our company will let you know if you are selected or not. " I said.
"I wish to work with you Shaurya." She said.
"My company needs a perfect and potential employee Shweta. You have potential but what if There is someone who is much better than you. I will definitely choose her." I said honestly.
"I don't think there will be anyone better than me ." She said confidently.
"Well that's another thing. But the company will look after its benefits where anyone's choice doesn't matter. All the best." I said and she left from my cabin.
I sighed and ordered for a steaming hot coffee which is needed now.
I told Ayaan to send the next employee.
"Cool down Shaurya....breathe in ,breathe out." I said to myself and breathed to cool myself down.
Hearing the knock I permitted the person to enter.
"Good morning,Mr Shaurya Singh."
Hearing a confident but sweet voice ,I looked up and saw a beautiful...I mean very beautiful girl standing there with an expressionless face.
"Morning. Please have a seat." I said.
"Ready?" I asked. She nodded.
The question-answer round started . I must say the girl is something. Presence of mind, wit,basic knowledge about the business world, intelligence and confidence ---- every single thing was on point.
The last answer which she gave me was the proof that she is a woman with her own mind and her honesty was commendable.
I asked her, "Suppose our rival company offers you money for leaking our information to them...what will you do?'
She said, "For me ,my ethics, my self respect are above everything. Keeping the prestige of the places which are related to me is my duty and responsibility. I can't be disloyal to The company which is providing me with food .
Well,if I need more money I will ask my boss to hike my pay...I think they are capable of doing that....Then why do I need to destroy my ethics for some money? Money comes and goes but Trust and respect are really hard to earn."I nodded my head and said ,"Thank you . My company will let you know if you are selected or not. All the best. Have a good day."
She nodded and left from my cabin.
Finally the interview was done.
But why didn't she smile throughout the interview?
I shook my head and got back to my work.
It's evening when I entered Dhruv's house. Everyone was in the living room.
Dharam uncle and Dad were playing chess in the corner and as usual they were bickering like anything. Samar and Bebe were busy in their PJs.
Maa was watching her cooking show intently and Dhruv was sitting beside her keeping his head on her shoulder.
Dhruti was in the Kitchen as I heard her talking with Malti chachi.
Shweta and Mrinmay weren't here till now."Hello everyone. " I said loudly.
"Hey bhai ..what's up?" Samar asked.
"All good. Tell me, how's your girlfriend?" I said sitting beside Maa. She patted my head.
"I broke up with her last week." He said casually.
"Oh..why?" I asked about eating the snacks which were offered to me. Everyone took interest in our conversation.
"She ordered me to stop talking to my female friends...and started spying on me. So I left before she cages me in her golden cage." Samar said dramatically. Everyone chuckled.
"Thank god I am single till now." I said.
"Don't forget that you have dated ." Dhruv said.
"Really?" Dhruti said excitedly.
"Yes..that was during college. I met a girl in the USA...she was Indian. We went on dates a couple of times and got clicked so thought to continue . But the moment she told me to break my friendship with Dhruv...I said ''Tata bye bye to her." I said. Everyone looked at us with a smile.
"Nobody can separate me from my baby.." I said teasingly looking at Dhruv who made a face making everyone laugh.
I looked at Dhruv and he understood that I needed to talk to him.
"Bro,let's go ..I have to discuss something with you." He said and we made our way towards his room.
"Say....anything serious? How's the interview ?" Dhruv said as soon as we entered.
"Yes...That's good. You know Shweta was there for the interview. " I said.
"Listen, do the thing which is good for you and your company. I know the reason she went there and it isn't unknown to you as well. " he said.
"I really don't know how to make her understand that I don't like her as a lover.." I said.
"She will understand with time. But let me clear you one thing that whatever it is I am always with you. You will do what your heart wants ." Dhruv said. That's why I love this man ...his maturity stuns me always.
We shared a brotherly hug.
"If you guys are done...come for dinner now. Everyone is waiting. " Dhruti said, smiling as she came .
"Haaye itni pyaar se agar aap bulayenge ,toh hum kaise na aaye?(Haaye, if you call me with so much love, how can I stop myself from coming?)" Dhruv said with a wink, making Dhruti go red.
"Shameless " saying this, she left.
"Huh huh...romantic Dhruv!!! That's something new." I said, smirking.
"We will see what you will do after your Marriage ." He said.
I rolled my eyes.
We had our dinner and Me & Papa took our leave .
Later at night,While I was watching a film, my phone pinged indicating that there was mail which came.
I checked my phone to see Ayaan has sent the CVs of the candidates.
I was going through the CVs . Finally I checked the CV of the girl who was the last candidate.
Name: Arnika Kaur.
Guardian's name : Balvindar Kaur.
" Oh so, Arnika.. nice name " I said to myself. I heard her name during the time of the interview but that time I was more focused on her main answers related to the interview .
I read her CV and the last column made me curious.
Relationship Status : Divorcée.
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