chapter 4

Hello, welcome back to the new chapter!Arjun's POV As I took a quick glance to look who had entered my cabin, I saw a young woman who seemed to be in her early 20s entering the room she was wearing elegant formal wear and her hair loosened, she wore a peach mask matching her dress and walked confidently into the cabin, I could see her eyes wandering around here and there, her eyes... her eyes had some magic within it, those big beautiful almond eyes could steal anyone's peace, I guess they were the most beautiful eyes I have come across till now! I saw her glancing here and thereI cleared my throat and pointed her to sit, she sat down in a calm manner taking off her mask and keeping a rigid posture, I could see her nude lipstick which could make anyone go crazy but I had to control it after all she is my employee, she tried maintaining eye contact with me but clearly failed, I could sense she was tensed...She passed me a huge file with all her achievements in it, I took a glance at it and kept it asideMs. Ria Trivedi??Yes, a cute voice replied but she was too nervous that her voice cracked a littleI have seen your achievements, you are completely perfect for this jobI saw her eyes twinkling with joyBut! since you are a fresher and have no experience currently, we can offer you the post of Assistant manager, is that ok??Of course, that's completely alright! she replied So in your resume, you have mentioned that you have won quite a lot of debate competitions and elocutions, is that true?Yes! sir, she replied Then why are you stumbling, speak up! we like our employees to be confident and professional with their workI'm sorry I was just a little nervous, she answeredOk then, you may leave, you may ask my PS for the agreement and other formalities, see you from tomorrow!! Thank you, sir!! and she left, I took a last glance at her, I don't know but I felt I had known her for very long and had a special bond with her, but as far as I remember this was the first time I met her!Well?! was I suffering from temporary memory loss?? or was it just like that??!Ria's POVI took a deep breath as I left the cabin, hurray!! I was so happy!! I did it!! I finally did it!! I went and hugged Kajal, and danced happily, I stopped dancing before I realized I would definitely sprain my ankle soon if continued, Kajal discontinued the hugI have to go, wish me luck!! Sure, all the best!! I'll meet you in the lobby, bye!I waved at her!!I went towards the elevator and clicked on the Ground floor, I soon reached the Ground floor. I saw Gautam busy on his phone and went toward himOMG!!! I did it!!! I got selected!! Gautam almost dropped his phone at my shriekOMG! Wow, congratulations!! and he hugged me Toh when is the party?! he exclaimedWhich party?!Arre you got selected won't you celebrate?!!"Mein gareeb hu saab itne paise nahi" and we both laughed Translation: I'm broke I don't have much moneywe both sat there and waited for Kajal, it was already 12 and I was more hungry than a dinosaur at this moment, soon enough kajal walked out of the lift and we decided to have lunch together in McDonald's nearby, all of us walked a little and finally reached Mc Donald's I glanced at the menu fighting with my brain for choosing what to eat?! I finally ordered Mc Aloo Tikki, a large coke, and cheesy fries after a whole twenty minutes of overthinking and checking as to what would fit within my budget, Gautam ordered a Chicken burger and coke while Kajal decided to choose a softie, all of us sat down at the table discussing about our interviews and congratulating each other, I sat beside Kajal while Gautam sat opposite to us, he was stealing glances at me, and me sitting over there listening to the nonsense Kajal went on blabbering, I prayed that food came soon"Order No. 206" a man announced Oh yes, that was our order! I went and bought our order and quickly started munching on, I was terribly hungry, I saw Gautam enjoying his chicken burger, and my mouth watered but I couldn't let me tell you I was a pure non-vegetarian before something I wish never happened, happened in my life, and I had to leave my love (chicken)the place was very crowded, there was a small girl who came in my direction, and her mom after herRidhi... Ridhima stop!! stop running come eat your food!!Ridhima?! oh no!! I started having a panic attack, my forehead forming huge sweat beads and I was trying to make myself understand, no no it is not her she is.. she is just a kid, it is not her Ria relax I said to myselfKajal and Gautam sitting near me saw me all tensed and asked hey are you ok? Can we please leave??? I requestedthey both had no choice seeing my state and agreedKajal left the other way, while I and Gautam walked towards the metro station, we both took a ticket and sat in the metroHey! what happened back there?! is everything ok?Oh yeah of course! it's ok I said nervously No, I don't think so! he protestedIt's nothing I just act like that whenever I hear that name, it's a long story I'll tell you some other day I said yawning a little, it was already 4 in the evening and none of us had any idea how time passed so quickWell, it's your wish, I don't wanna force you! but yeah you can share things whenever you feel so!I thought for a while and noddeddon't worry your secrets would be safe with me! he chuckledwait! how did he know I had trust issues, especially about these things since I cared more about my privacy than anything in this world! did he have a CCTV in my brain or was he an alien?!I was a very private person since childhood, I don't know why?! but I like "me time" more unless I'm with my besties or my favorite people, I surely was an introvert or maybe a dumbass who had a mouth but never used it much! back in high school people used to think I was a boring human residing in my own world, I had no one to hang around with and I was completely alright!!soon, the metro halted and I reached my destination, I bid Gautam bye and started walking towards home, it was a little far from the metro station and I had to take an auto, I sat down and was peacefully listening to music...Pee Loon Tere Neelay Neelay Nainon Se ShabnamPee Loon Tere Geelay Geelay Hoto Ki SargamPee Loon Hai Peenay Ka MausamTere Sang Ishq Taari HaiTere Sang Ik Khumari HaiTere Sang Chain Bhi MujhkoTere Sang Bekraari HaiTere Sang Ishq Taari HaiTere Sang Ik Khumari HaiTere Sang Chain Bhi MujhkoTere Sang Bekraari HaiTere Bin Jee Nahi Lagda, Tere Bin Jee Nahi SakdaTujhpe Hai Haare Maine Vaare Do Jahan, Kurbaan, Meharbaan, Ke Main Toh Kurbaanand there it was my home sweet home, I went inside the small duplex building with a small garden in front of it which was well maintained, of course! it would be since I and Adi used to take care of it! I quickly took out my stilettos and carried them in my hands I rushed upstairs and put them in my cupboard and then threw my bag on my study table and jumped on the bed with my front lying on the bed, I was so tired that I wanted to sleep but then a voice interruptedRia! go take a bath and come down for dinner my mom shoutedI didn't want to take a bath but I had to since I stank because of sweating a lot I tied my hair up with the help of a clutcher and took a quick shower, I wore my T-shirt which was a little oversized and reached a little above my mid-thighs, and black shorts, I braided my hair and went down to eat my foodmom had made paneer butter masala and roti since that was my favorite, I ate 3 rotis and was done, fun fact - 3 is my standard amount of rotis neither little nor more I went towards my room since I was very sleepy, I wished everyone goodnight and walked offI laid down on my bed and closed my eyes, I thought of today, the moment I entered the cabin, that handsome face with strong features on his face, and those eyes... those bold, fearless eyes, the more I thought of them, the more I felt I have seen them before, but I had no idea when I had seen them before, anyways I don't wanna ruin my sleep, I thought about Gautam and kajal and the time we spent together laughing and having fun, just then I remembered I had to save his contact, I took my mobile and saved itI put my mobile aside, and turned back to sleep, just then the events which happened in the afternoon flashed back, and I quickly diverted my mind and decided to sleep...Heya sweeties!! seems like our Ria has some bitter past, but will her savior come? let's see!! love you all!!- XOXO ❤️❤️❤️