Give Me A Second Chance

Chapter 7

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"Finally I am glad to take over my dad's company. I think it's going be a tough time to you guys." his words were directed towards me but who cares.

I will show him the Riya he used to know has changed.

After the meeting, everyone went to the hall where the food was being served. I directly went to my office and sat there with slummed shoulders.

Riya, you have to be strong both physically and mentally. Don't allow him to rule your world. I told myself like a Mandira.

"Hey, you there! I'm looking for you everywhere." Juliet's voice snapped me out of my world.

"Yeah! Tell me, Juliet." I asked her but she kept her hands on her hips and stared at me deeply like I had committed some unforgettable sin.

"Tell me what, Riya!" She asked and took a seat in front of me.

"Hey! You okay?" Her voice turned into a concern once she noticed my sweating face. My body was sweating profusely and my heart was thundering heavily against my chest.

"I'm fine Julie, just worried about Sweety. That's all." I lied but she was not convinced.

"I know something bothering you, but I won't push you. And it's not my place to ask. Anyway, come on."

She grabbed my hand and dragged me out of my office. "Julie! Where are you taking me?" I asked.

She stopped for a minute and eyed me up and down. I know you haven't eaten anything from the morning. So let go to the hall and eat something. The foods are amazing, her face lit up by the mention of food.

Oh! No. Not there. I wanted to tell her but it's too late, we already entered into the hall.

"Here you are." Mr. Miller walked towards us once he saw we both standing in the hallway. "The arrangements are really good, Riya. I want to personally thank you." He engulfed me in a fatherly hug.

Where is his angry mode? Haven't he been angry towards me an hours ago?. Bipolar much. No wonder where he gets from. Like dad like son.

I gave Julie a small smile. All these credits go to Juliet. She only made this arrangement, not me. I mouthed a 'thank you.' but she winked at me and stood casually.

"Come on, I will introduce my son to you. I guess you guys haven't properly introduced yet." No.. no... no.

I looked around the surrounding and spotted his tall figure talking with a bambos. He is thrice my size and shorter than me. Maybe 5.3 inches.

"He seemed to busy--" I told Mr. Miller hoping he will let go of the introducing things.

"Nah... He is not. He has been dying out of boredom. So introducing him to a beauty like you would make his heart warm." He sheepishly smiled at me and it made Juliet spit the coke she was drinking. Poor girl, her reaction was priceless like me.

She looked at him with wide eyes, me as well. She excused herself and walked towards the restroom, probably for cleaning the mess she made to herself.

"Relax, girl. I'm kidding. He won't swallow you." He said and turned his attention to his son.

"Kayish, Son."He called his name. For a second, I want to run out of this place and hide somewhere else. Thank God. Juliet came and joined us on time.

Being an obedient son, he came and stood beside his dad still typing something through his phone not noticing who was giving him a murderous glare, cursive him to hell internally.

He shoved his phone into his pant pocket and turned his attention to his dad. His dad raised an eyebrow at him but he simply shook his head. It's like they were communicating through their minds as werewolf do.

Seriously Riya, werewolf!! Are they really exist??

"Well my Son." he patted his shoulder and introduced us. "Meet Miss. Riya Kader, the project manager, one of my friend's daughter and Miss. Juliet Hamen, your PA."

His head turned towards mine as soon as his dad said my name. Juliet elbowed me when I didn't take his hands which was he already stretching towards me for a handshake.

"Hello Boss, I am glad to meet you." I shook his hands politely even though I'd wished to skip this scene. But being a jerk he has another plan in his mind and squeezed my hand more than necessary before let it go.

"Call me, Kayish. No formalities. After all, you are my...hmp..." He cleared his throat. "After all you are my dad friend's daughter. Right, dad?!!!"

"Yeah! He is my close friend. And please do me a favour by taking care of her." He asked him. I mentally cursed myself being trapped into this mess. Who takes care of whom?

"Of course!! I will dad." he said to his dad till looking at me, his eyes shining with armour. I know he has another meaning for by taking care of me.

"Hello, Boss." Juliet politely greeted him but he only nodded his head. I mentally slapped him twice the time on both his cheeks. How arrogant, rude, manipulative jerk!!!

"Shall we go?" Mr. Miller asked us.

"Where?"

"Don't kid with me, child. Let's have some lunch." Oh God. Lunch with him. No way.

"No, Mr. Miller. I can't."

He raised his brows at me. "I don't eat non-veg," I added. Ohh, God!! What a silly excuses. Zero credit for me.

"Then let's order veg!" He simply said and walked ahead.

"Such a blind excuse," Kayish whispered bin my ears and walked behind his dad sending me a shivers down my spine.

"Ouch!" I rubbed the spot where she hit and glared at her.

"What?"

"Are you sure you won't eat non-veg?"

"Why?" I asked, throwing her one of my best glare.

"Yesterday I saw a chicken bog on your table. So...." She trailed off. "I'm fasting today. That's why." I said to her before walking behind them.

We entered the huge hall which arranged neatly. There was a giant table in the middle of the hall and almost twenty members were seated around the table.

They all seem to an important guest. "Miss. Kader and Hamen come here and take a seat." Mr. Miller said politely.

I looked down for the empty seat and found one but he was sitting next to. So I walked towards another direction and took a seat opposite of him. Besides a handsome man seated next to me.

"Hello, gorgeous!" He greeted once I took the seat and settled myself comfortable. "Hey, handsome!" I mimicked his tone and took my forks. Unfortunately, Juliet took the seat beside him, our jerk boss.

They all enjoyed their food expect me. Why did I come with a silly excuse? My mouth watered when the smell of hot chicken noodles filled my nostril but for my luck, I have only fruit salad and sandwich.

"You don't eat non-veg?" a man seated next to me asked. "Only for today," I said and put the sandwich into my mouth. The taste was good but I want more.

It's okay I will order my favourite Chicken Curry and noodles when I reach my apartment. Sweety too likes this. I smiled at the memories of me and Sweety having our favourite dinner.

As I was drowning in my sweet dream, a hot sensation hit my sense that made me look up but I spotted him staring straight into my eyes. Somehow, he was in his deep thought.

"What's the reason for your smile, young lady?" Mr. Miller asked.

"Ahh! hmm! It's just......"

"Oh! come on! It's your boyfriend. Isn't it? I bet you have a handsome boyfriend." Again Mr. Handsome spoke but this time with a loud voice enough to grab everyone's attention. My cheeks heat up with embarrassment. I wanted to punch his pretty face.

"No wonder." Mr. Miller shook his head and enjoyed his Chicken Curry. Kayish eyes bored into mine but I ignored his stares and continued my way as eating.

"Hey!" Mr. Handsome called out when I and Juliet came out of the hall. It seemed he has waited for us for a long time. At least can I say, it's for me?

"I'm Harith Walsh, you can call me Harith" he introduced himself. "Riya Kader." I took his hand for a polite handshake.

I studied his appearance, he has a grey eyes matches with his hair. Sharp nose and strong jaw which made any girl could drool over him. He stood 6.2' height and has a broad shoulder.

For a second I mesmerized by his handsome figure. Damn him! I'm sure, he must be every girl's weakness.

"Harith." a hard voice called his name from behind us. "Hey man!" Harith waved at him. Kayish walked towards us and stood beside him.

I took one step backwards when I felt his closeness.

"Dad is looking for you." He told Harith. "Yeah! I'm going. See you later beautiful! Say hello to your boyfriend." He waved his hand and walked away.

Is he serious? Who told him I have a boyfriend. Boys and their assumptions!!

"Meet me in my office," he ordered in a demanding voice, his jaw clenched. His warm breath barely caressed my neck before he stormed out of the hall while I stood there thinking whether to follow him or not.

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