22. Life in Jodhpur

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Rana sa: King.

Raina rested her head on the chair. Finally the work load was over after two weeks of hardwork.. She took a long breath and leisurely looked around her cubicle. It was a spacious and separate cubicle which ensured proper concentration in the work.

Neha stepped inside her cubicle and asked, "All work done??"

Raina sat straight and nodded her head. Neha said, "Then come and join us for a coffee. Everyone is free."

Raina looked at her with puppy eyes silently saying to let her stay alone.

Adya also came there and asked, "What happen?? Why are you both still here? "

She turned to Neha, "I told you to bring her along , and here you are chatting."

Neha pointed toward Raina. Adya looked at her with poker face and dragged her to the seating area on the floor.

Raina didn't say anything because she knew that Adya would start scolding her.

Some couches and chairs were placed near coffee machine. It was like a mini canteen on the floor. They settled on their seats.

Approximately twenty persons were seating there. This floor was most important so a comparatively small amount of people worked there consisting few new employees from Rathore Enterprises too.

Raina still remembered the day when she came to know that they will be working in the Rajputana's office. It's sounded a bit off to her , obviously why another company will use other company's office.

After that she got another news which was a good one and that was her promotion. Along with her, Neha was also promoted even she deserved one as she was working with Rathore's for almost an year .

Raina's sudden boost in the career in just one and half months shocked some of employees. Jatin said that it was an indirect profit of her friendship with Akshit but even his subconscious knew that it was her pure hardwork.

Then the another shocking news that they will be working on the floor of CEO...Raina was hyperventilating when she stepped in this office or more precisely this floor as she didn't wanted to face some people but thanks to overloaded work, it kept her over busy not only in office but also in the apartment which she was sharing with Neha. Thanks to the company that they provided apartments to the employees.

She drowned herself in work during her sleepless night. More or less she was scared of those nightmares that's why she trolled herself with work to the extreme level of exhaustion so that every night during 2 or 3 a:m, her brain wasn't left with the power of dreaming and she got peaceful sleep of few hours.

Finally after two weeks , workload was over so they were having a break in between their working hours but who would stop them? They had worked their ass off in last weeks so they deserved a carefree time.

A man in his late fifties was also among them chatting freely with his coworkers. Mr. Agarwal smiled at Raina. No doubt Raina had made a soft spot in his heart with her dedication towards her work and her helpful nature.

He was working in Rajputana empire since forever and he was a pretty senior in the office too. But due to some health problems, he had to take leave for some days resulting in an important deadline in the work.

Even nobody could help him at that time because they all have their own good share of work. At that moment of crisis, Raina helped him.

He was reluctant at first to take her help as she was new in the office but after observing her work he decided to take her help.

She amazed him with her calibre, she not only completed her own work but also helped him with half of his project.

He smiled at Adya, "So..?? Someone was again running away??"

Adya nodded her head glaring at Raina. She had tried her best to bring Raina out of her shell but that girl was so workaholic that it irritated Adya.

Raina showed her hands surrendering herself in front of Adya's special glare. Neha also came trailing behind them.

Mr. Agarwal placed the coffee mug in front of the girls. Raina hold the mug and was taking sips over sips of coffee completely avoiding the hustle and bustle over the table.

Suddenly some footsteps were heard which sealed all the noises , every eye turned towards the elevator where a person clad in an expensive business suit with head high was walking ahead followed by three men probably his assistants, he turned towards the most expansive corridor of the floor where you will find the most important persons of the company.

Mr. Agarwal and some of his colleagues were also from that part of the office, it was a different thing that they never showed arrogance about it and also they never left a chance to hangout with new people.

Mr. Agarwal's face scrunched in disgust, "What the hell is he doing here??"

His colleague said looking at that man, "Maybe back with another business proposal."

Mr. Agarwal sighed in annoyance.

Jeet asked, "Who is he sir??"

Mr. Agarwal said, "His name is Jayant Chauhan, owner of Skyhigh Welfare Community."

Neha asked, "Sir.. Why are you so annoyed by him?"

Mr. Agarwal exclaimed, "Because that person only loves money..Nothing else.!!!"

He took a deep breath and continued his speech after a pause, "This company...Skyhigh community was owned by Raghav Chauhan earlier. This company sponsored many hospitals, orphanages, educational institutions,etc.. Instead of running after money, he worked for the welfare of people. But when his brother took over the company, everything collapsed.. Hospitals and Educational institutions started costing fortune... And the worst thing is that his brother started alcohol business under the company's banner. ... I know many of you will think that what is wrong with alcohol but once Raghav Chauhan had started rehab center for the alcoholics which was a big success. He was so much against spending money on alcohol and his own brother brought his respect down."

Raina was listening everything while tapping her fingers on the surface of coffee mug.

Another senior person said, "Now he is here again with some of his bullshit business proposal . I think again Rana sa will kick him out."

Mr. Agarwal said, "It's so obvious.. Rana sa is already loathe him so much. There is no chance for Jayant Chauhan."

After 20 minutes, Jayant Chauhan was seen literally stomping out with red face.

Mr. Agarwal laughed.He said standing up from his seat, "So..young generation. You all worked very hard in last few days so today you all are free to go... Enjoy your half day. Go and explore Jodhpur."

Everyone smiled at that. Neha smiled, "Wow... I really want to roam around this city."

Adya joined her, "Yeahh.. I will guide you . Even I haven't seen many places since long."

Raina facepalmed herself..

Raina unpacked all the dresses she bought while their outing in the evening. She bought some ethnic wears reluctantly after a long speech from Adya.

She sighed and sat on her bed stretching her arms to ease the fatigue. Today she didn't have any work . Her cell phone rang. A smile came on her face after seeing the name. She picked up her phone and swiped the green dot to receive the call. Akshit's voice boomed over the phone, "Hiiiiii Rainaaaa !!!!"

Raina moved the phone a little away from her ear because of his high pitched voice. Dia scolded him, "What the hell Akshit !!! Talk like a human being"

Raina smiled at their, their conference call was the most awaiting part of the day for her, they never missed a day to call her.

Neha was already sleeping in another room. Raina took her anti-anxiety tablets and gulped them down her throat.

She stood near the window from where night breezes were passing calming her down. She stared at the sky taking in all the scenic view of its dark beauty.

She took her laptop and settled down on the bed. She fumbled a few times but finally she typed Jayant Chauhan in the Google search box and pressed the enter button.

"It's now or never", she muttered.

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