MOLI POV
I have been working in Mumbai for 1 year. And as always I have trouble getting up early in the morning. I am one of the few people who sleep after setting three to four alarms simultaneously, Just because of my silly habit.
"It is important to keep yourself happy with the small little silly things whether waking up on 3 rd or 4th ring of alarm after getting 10 to 20 minutes of extra sleep right stupid" note the sarcasm of my inner self because I behave immature and silly sometimes.
"Sometimes" my inner self scoffed. As she knew me better after all she lives inside me for the past 23 years.
Today I finally wake up at 6 a little bit early than usually because Mr Thomas my boss has a meeting with an important big client. And right now I am getting ready after completing my usual morning routine.
I have long brown hairs which I tie up in a messy bun leaving a few strands to cover the little front part of my face.
5'8 that's my exact height which compliments my curvey body and for a professional look, I choose to carry myself in proper business attire - white blouse with full sleeves, navy blue pencil skirt which end up till knees, my navy blue 3 inches high heels and matching watch plus earrings with little to no makeup which compliments my dusky complexion and at last my applying dusky pink lipstick on my lips which suits my complexion.
I always prefer formals for work but today is very special for me If everything went perfect and we were able to crack the deal then I will get a promotion as I work hard on preparing the presentation.
I grab my phone, purse and head out from my apartment by locking the main door and waiting for a cab on main Street, My office is 30 min away from here, As I entered in Cab.
Suddenly my phone got my attention as it was ringing and it has six miss calls from my best friend Nik, I called her and she picked it up on the first ring.
"Hello, Are you dead or what! can't you pick up your call i***t " Nik burst out with frustration and anger evident in her voice?
"What's wrong what's an urgency why you sound so angry " I reply in low voice.
"f**k don't act stupid what are you thinking ???? What about those stupid posts and erotic massages from your i********: and sss account " she becomes more furious while mentioning the details.
"I don't know what are you talking about I am not using any of my social media for the past year " I reply to her instantly feeling tensed as I can sense something is completely wrong.
" What the hell? Does that mean you don't even know about any of the recent posts??? That only means one thing....." She seems shocked and sounds worried for me
" My social media is hacked by someone " horror and stress evident in my voice, I completed her sentence before her.
As I know they are not going to stop their blackmail or torture and it's been only six peaceful months when I forgot about my past. But, I know one thing that they will try every possible manner to get under my skin and look it started again but now with the help of my social media. As I changed my phone number, So they just find there new ways of making my life hell. Maybe now they want to tear apart my and my family reputation in front of everyone.
It feels like my whole world is going to sink in a pit hole and I am stuck beneath a huge rock trying to remove that rock but unable to even move it slightly.
I was silent completely lost in my train of thoughts when I realise I am still on call and I need to find out a solution for my new problem.
"Don't worry I'll be at your office at 10 and we will figure out something, No one is going to harm you and your reputation, I am with you and I always will, okay " Nik break the silence on call, her voice sound concerned about me.
"Yeah! I will wait for you, I reached the office. Now....., bye and thanks! " unable to utter more. I replied her in between sobbing and breathing heavily because of the heavy feeling inside my heart,
Yes, I am crying like a lost kid in front of my office but what else I suppose to do at this moment is about my reputation.
" Don't cry, I know you are very strong and you have to fight against this, bye Moo, take care" she ended the call sadness concern evident in her tone.
She knows everything and she is worried for me and right now I am feeling worst about myself.
"I told you to stay away from them not to trust them but look at you and now you are behaving like a weak b***h crying and sobbing " my inner self hit me by her harsh word which shows complete disguise towards me and my situation.
"I have learned my lesson from everything, and I am not a weak b***h, So just shut up this is not the right time for you to open your mouth, as you are also part of me" I hit back to my inner self in frustration.
Somehow she understands and stops messing with my head at that moment.
I composed myself to clean my face and headed towards the meeting room for preparation.
Meeting went well and we finally got the deal, My boss can also sense that something is wrong with me and as being a nice person he offers me help. But being me I don't want him to involve any of these things, So I lied about the problem and told him that,
" I am not well and just need to consult a doctor".
After taking the required action from Nik's social media account, We left to file a report about hacked social media in the cybercrime department. They asked me few questions related to those posts, messages and any suspect. I was scared goosebumps forming all over my body, I unable to speak as my throat feel dry but they assured me that this account will completely be deleted by tomorrow onwards and they will do their best to find out who hacked my accounts. When Nik handover them screenshots I unable to control the lump of sadness which was forming in my stomach and heart. I gulped and try not to cry in front of the police.
I was a little bit relieved that I don't have any old chats or pics of mine in my account so they can't use it against me and the police also doing their best for helping me, but still, it's too much for me and I just want to cry out loud on my best friend shoulder.
After visiting the police station, We decided to go to Starbucks at R-city mall for discussing the next strategy and for having our favourite coffee. Inside the mall, I bumped into a tall well muscular figure, and being so lost in my shitty life, I said sorry to him without looking who he was. And went straight towards Starbucks, We order my favourite coffee frappuccino and chocolate croissant, for Nik Caffe mocha grande and old fashioned grilled cheese.
I am not in the mood to eat but as we have already order and that food tastes divine plus strength and a place to sit and cry, I just start eating while crying at the same time.
Yes, I am crying and why not my life is giving me a tour of hell, again and again, I don't give a f**k whether anyone is watching me or not as I just want to cry to ease my pain.
We left soon after finishing our coffee and went straight to our apartment. I took a long hot shower longer than usual. And Nik was waiting for me for dinner. I was not ready to have dinner as all I want to curl up in a ball and cry until I fall asleep, But Nik's been stubborn to feed me with her own hands.
It feels good to have my best friend who cares about me. She's always there for me. And I am proud to have Nik Agnihothri by my side.
After dinner I just rest my head on her lap and as a big sister she lightly massages my hair, I also wet her lap with my non-stopping tears, she doesn't complain about anything and then I fall asleep in peace like that.
******
Nik Agnihothri POV
I was in my office at 8 am early than usual, as models will arrive shortly at 9 am and I have one hour to take care of everything related to shooting for the new range of clothes.
I am a fashion designer but right now I am working as an assistant to one of the well-known fashion designers of India Mr Joseph Josh. He's been here at any moment. Within 15 minutes I'll arrange everything at a place especially every designer piece and its matching accessories. Photographer was also preparing the set for the shoot and Mr Josh also arrived for checking the progress. Everyone is at their place makeup artist, hairdresser, photographer and models.
Now finally I am feeling quite relieved but not for much longer as I was free. And just watching the shoot with my boss. Suddenly got the notification on my phone related to post and message from sss and insta. It was from my best friend Moo (Moo for Moli Roy). I know her for the past 1 year, she's my roommate and I love her.
I open the post and text and after seeing every content I just dropped my phone accidentally in complete shock and anger.
I read every comment on the post and I saw every erotic pic in text message unable to digest.
I call her seven times and finally, she called back.
I picked her phone call on the first ring and being frustrated from calling her repeatedly. Burst out on her without saying hello to her.
I did not want to be rude to her, it's just I was worried about her.
I told her everything to accept the exact content of the post or text and as I suspected her social media was hacked by God knows whom.
I was furious and deadly worried about her, as I can hear her crying sobbing. She doesn't even ask me about any detail of the post because somehow she knows that it would break her more.
I try to calm her down and promise her to meet at 10 o'clock So that we can plan accordingly what to do at this moment.
I reported the account being hacked on f*******: and i********: and took a screenshot of every post and message so that we can present it to the cybercrime department for filling our case.
It seems hard for me to spent the rest of my time being in this situation and I knew exactly what was she feeling right now without me by her side, I know everything about her past, every single detail about her past. It was not her fault that this kind of thing is happening to her she is just sweet, pure-hearted, kind and emotional. She loved with full of her heart, trusting them blindly only leads her heartbreak and cause every problem in her life, she's away from her family because of her problem. what more can she lose????
She's going through this hell for 5 years. And finally, she came to Mumbai. She changed her number. Her parents also left Bhopal and shifted to Agra as they want to live near their relatives but one thing is good as they are safe there, while Moo can sort out her life here and I will always be with her because she deserves to be happy.
I asked my boss for the remaining day off as I knew that this situation needs immediate attention. He was angry but being a good person and sensing that something is wrong at that moment. He let me go without any further questions.
I was standing outside Moo's office when she came to me, She looks completely pale and her eyes were red from crying. She looks stressed and worried about everything.
I try to talk to her and she said only one thing in her low voice "Nik this all started again and I am not sure when will it stop" she looks depressed and afraid.
"Don't think about anything, We will solve all this together. I am with you" I replied to her in a calm and confident voice, but inside I am also afraid for her as I know clearly why she's thinking all that and it hurts me most.
There was just a little smile on her face among tears and that smile doesn't reach her eyes. I know she's trying hard to show me that she's strong but I knew very well that all these things again breaking her from inside.
We left for the police station to report everything in the cybercrime branch. I was afraid as they start their question in an interrogative tone. I look at her and we both are in the same condition goosebumps forming on our bodies, but somehow for the situation sake we discuss every detail and I hand over the screenshots to the police, they assured us that these accounts will immediately be deleted tomorrow onwards. And I feel quite relieved but still tensed as they don't have the main culprit in Lockup.
We leave for R city mall from there to have our favourite Starbucks coffee. She was so lost that she bumped into a hot guy and the other guy with him seems familiar to me but I was concentrated on her so I let go of that thought. She said sorry to him and it looks like, he had jammed at his place and his eyes froze over Moos.
But we left in a hurry as she was ready to burst into tears at any moment. We give our usual order and talk about our remaining strategy, she decides to take the next day off, She was not hungry but I force her to eat and I feel good when she starts eating while crying at the same time.
I was shocked is an understatement as I know that she's the only one who can cry in Starbucks while eating and drinking her coffee without being afraid of anyone's judgement.
Maybe she already suffers a lot and now in this condition, she doesn't care anymore about anyone.
We left for our apartment and I cook dinner for both of us after taking her long shower, she came to the dining room where I feed her myself as I don't want her to sleep empty stomach.
She wet my lap with her tears and fall asleep after some time.
It gives me heartache to see her broken like that, She's an angel for everyone, She always tries to smile for others and help others because she knew it very well that how much one can need someone's help.
I was also alone a year ago but after meeting her I changed into a better person. She changed me completely and I am happy that I have her. She's more than a best friend to me. She's like my sister who cares for me, who stop me to get into trouble and Who helped me quit alcoholism.
I am thankful to her in every manner and I will always stand by her side. Like the same way, she stands by my side.