Give Me A Second Chance

Chapter 5

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"Mom! a boy named Karan pulled my clip from my hair..." hiccups... "He stole my lunch box and even made me fun infowntt of my fwwnts." Sweety began to wail about her school.

"Baby, if he wants your lunch then share with him. Mommy will pack you an extra lunch. Is that okay for you?" I wiped her face with my hand.

She pouted her lips and shook her head. "No mom I don't like him. He even called me ugly."Sweety complained. Fresh drop of tears rolled down through her cheeks.

"Sweety Baby, you are an angel. If he called you an ugly that doesn't mean you are ugly too. How many times do I need to remember you that you are my little princess?" I pinched her chubby cheek but she backed away pouting her lips once again.

She folded her arms against her chest and looked away. Her eyes became moisturize once again. Grabbing her little hand I made her sit on my lap and stroked her smooth brown hair. 

"It's okay baby everything will be fine. I Will talk to your teacher. Is that okay?" 

She nodded her head and laid her head on my chest. "Okay... let's eat something," I said and put her on the floor. 

"I want pizza." She cheered.

Thirty minutes later, the pizza arrived and we two were started to eat our pizza. "It's so yummy." She said while taking another big bite. I'm so glad she forgot all her problems and enjoying her pizza.

I don't want her to get any trouble in her school. She is like me so dragging herself into trouble is not a new thing to her. I am afraid of what if she fights with that boy and gets into problems.

I don't want my history to repeated over her. I want her life perfect like other children. I vowed myself that day as I won't raise her like mine, a fool not even know a difference between true and fake love.

"Mommy, I am finished." Sweety's voice snapped me out of my own thoughts.

I read her bedtime story after her bath and she slept the moment I finished her story.

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The office was decorated like there was a party going to start. The wall was decorated with blue Balloons and red ribbons. When I admired the beauty of decoration, someone from behind engulfed me in a hug. 

"Hey!" I greeted when we pulled apart. It's none other than my friend Juliet but somehow she seems nervous. 

She doesn't speak a word even said a 'hey' as a return instead she tapped her feet on the floor. "What happened Julie, is everything okay?" I asked her noticing her state.

She nodded her head and looked back and forth behind me. "Relax." I squeezed her hand and dragged her away from the entrance.

Once we reached my office, I made her sit on the seat. She hesitantly sat there and again tapped her feet on the floor.

"Relax Julie, today your sweet boss is going to come here and you are not ready to welcome him. Huh?" I teased her. She glared at me but I pretended like I didn't see her and arranged all my things on the table.

"How could you told me to relax! huh?" She threw her hand in the air. "And one more thing he is not just my boss, yours too." She pointed a finger at me, her lips curved upwards.

"Well Juliet my baby, I have no problem until my boss is an alien." I cooed. "I'm here to do my work not to serve his needs so there is no need to scared of him."

She sighed and put her elbow on the table and rested her cheek between her palm. "How badly I wished to be in your place. So that I don't have to afraid of anyone. I would have enough money to feed my family and have freedom like yours."

Her eyes looked upwards like she was dreaming whatever she told a while. "Don't ever think to be in my place. It's really hard than you think." My voice cracked remembering my past. 

Somehow she noticed and put a hand on mine and squeezed it gently. I gave her a small smile. "Okay, what's your boss's name?" I asked.

"Mr. Warren Miller." She replied. 

"Ohh!" Why the name seems familiar to me. Where did I hear the name before?.

"Opps! Warren Miller was our boss' dad's name. Actually our new boss nam......" She was cut off in her midst when the door of my office opened by one blonde girl.

"Sorry mam, I am here to get Miss. Hamen." I nodded my head at her. Then she glanced towards Juliet who was in her deep thought.

"Mr. Miller has arrived and Soon our new boss will be here. He is asking about the arrangement and looking for you too."

"Yeah!! Everything okay. Anyway, I will confirm once again." with that she stood from her place ready to take her leave.

"Bye see you later." she waved and half ran out of my office. She is so sensitive when it comes to work.

I called the teacher and told her about Sweety's complaint. She promised me to take care of everything and I cut the call.

I'm still worried about Sweety. Now I wonder why did I grow up like that. If it's not for my gene, Sweety wouldn't have got any troubles.

"Mam! our boss is looking for you." the same blonde girl who came earlier to call Juliet informed me. "Oh! Has he arrived? Too soon." I said to her and put my phone inside the purse.

She shook her head. "No our new boss hadn't arrived yet. It's his dad asking for you."

"s**t!" I cursed. Yesterday Juliet told me to attend the ceremony function.  How did I forget that? 

"Ok!... I will come." I told and we both left my office. 

Mr. Miller looked like a 'handsome man ever' even at the age of sixty. When he saw me he hugged me politely. "So, you are Miss. Kader, right?" 

"Yes, I am."

"Hmm.. I am glad to see you, my dear. Smith has told me more about you and your arrival here and I am glad you have taken a good decision by coming here. Like dad like daughter." he praised that made me furrow my brow. 

Has he known Mr. Smith is not my real dad? A heavy peep sound distracted me from my own thoughts.

"Let go! I think he has arrived." I nodded my head and walked beside him. 

When I reached the entrance most of the employees were gathered outside very eager to welcome their new boss that kinda prevented me to see our new boss but his tall figure which stood almost 6.3' fell into my sight...

Payal approached me and handed me a bouquet of red roses. "He is so handsome and you are so lucky to welcome him. Try to take a good look at him." She whispered and I raised my brows at her.

She cleared her throat and adjusted her dress. "Everyone is dying to get his attention and here you get the chance to go near him." 

"Payal!" I warned her.

"Sorry, mam." She apologized. I shook my head. Teenagers and their hormones.

I heard lots of best wishes and applause and It's my turn to give him a bouquet to welcome him to his new office. When I am about to take a step, a person in front of me bent down that gave me a full view of my boss.

Lab tab... lab tab... lab tab.....I heard the rhythm of my heartbeat which pounding heavily against my rib cage.

My body froze on the spot it feels like I'm going to faint any time soon. There standing with his whole almighty was none other than the person whom I hate with all my passion and never ever want to see him in my life. 

Kayish Miller.

He was smiling so broadly while I was standing here like a numb. How I am supposed to handle the situation?

No way in the hell I am going to welcoming him. And why the hell did I fall into this state? "Mam, they are waiting," Payal whispered in my ears.

"Payal please do me a favor," I told her and handed her a bouquet. She looked at me confusingly. "I want to use the restroom, so please give him a bouquet and do all the formalities on behalf of me," I told her and walked away not giving her a time to oppose. 

Once I reached the restroom, I leaned on the wall and let out a long sigh. When I looked at the mirror my eyes were bloodshot and I don't know when I started to cry.

I wiped my tears and splashed the water over my face to let go of the tears stain. I leaned on the door and closed my eyes for a moment.

So I am going to work under him as a project manager and there is no escape. It is a two years contract. Oh God! I pulled my hair out of frustration.

I never let him know about Sweety, no matter what. For me, her dad has died when she was born.

"Riya, are you there?" I heard Juliet's voice from the door. "Yeah! Wait a minute. I am coming." I said and opened the door.

"Hey! Are you okay?" She asked concern is evidence in her voice. "Yeah, I am fine. Just a stomach bug." I told her but she was not convinced by my answer.

"Okay! Mr. Miller is looking for you and he is slightly angry when Payal welcomed the boss instead of you."

I heard my heartbeat which increased rapidly inside my rib cage. "Shall we go?" She asked.

"Huh" I looked at her not knowing what to say. "Hmm yeah, we-  yes." We both entered into Mr. Miller's office. Once he saw us he waved his hand and Juliet left the room.

"I'm really disappointed with you, Riya. I told you to welcome my son, not a rare receptionist," He said harshly. His sweet moments were gone and he was looking angry at me.

"I'm sorry Mr. Miller. Some emergency call, that's why I wasn't able to make it there on time."

"What an emergency? It's won't wait for a minute?" He snapped. I don't know whether to be angry nor be patient with him and when I was about to answer, a door opened and someone entered into the room.

"Dad! I didn't expect this from you!" An angry voice roared from behind me and once again I froze on the spot.

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