From Rivals To Lovers

chapter 7

Maya and Arjun both turn towards the sound of a sudden shout.

Arjun, curious and slightly annoyed, turns to the newcomer.

Arjun: "Hey, what are you doing here? Don't you know you're supposed to knock before entering?"

The person, with a mischievous grin, responds.

Person: "Oh, sorry to disturb your romance! I'm here just meet you my frd .but Didn't mean to interrupt your lovey-dovey moment."

Maya's eyes widen in surprise as she listens to the person's comment. In her mind, Maya's Thoughts: "Romance with this devil? Never in my dreams."

She exchanges a quick, incredulous glance with Arjun, who seems equally taken aback by the person's quirky remark. Despite the initial shock, Maya can't help but find the situation amusing.

Arjun, recovering from the initial shock, decides to set the record straight.

Arjun (raising an eyebrow): "Shut up, Sameer. It's not what you think. She's... slight cough... and I'm helping her, that's it."

Sameer, catching on to the seriousness of the situation, tries to suppress a laugh but fails, breaking into a grin.

Sameer: "Alright, apologies for the confusion. And can you please introduce me to this beautiful girl standing here?"

Arjun: "Smooth moves, Sameer. This is Maya my PA. and Maya, meet Sameer my best frd .

Maya, oh hi," Sameer said with a smile, "you look so beautiful Maya blushed, feeling the warmth of the compliment. And Reply thank you sir Arjun, having observed scene between Sameer and Maya, narrowed his eyes He took a deep breath, clearing his thoughts, and then addressed Maya with a calm yet authoritative tone.

"Miss Maya," he said, "you can go to your cabin." Maya, slightly taken aback by the unexpected interruption, nodded and excused herself for arjun office to her cabin

after maya went out sameer smirk and take seat in chair ask arjun so "Arjun, my friend, it seems like you were quite captivated by Maya's presence. Do I sense a bit of admiration there?"

listening Sameer arjun couldn't contain his frustration any longer. With a stern expression, he shouted, "Shut up, Sameer! There's nothing like that. She's the one who insulted me that day, and I won't let her get away without some payback."

Sameer, taken aback by the sudden change in tone, raised his hands defensively. "Whoa, Arjun, take it easy. What happened between you two?"

Arjun leaned forward, his eyes flashing with determination. "She thought she could humiliate me in front of everyone, but I won't let her off the hook. This isn't about liking her; it's about setting things right."

And arjun narrate hole seen to Sameer

Sameer burst into laughter, unable to contain himself. "Hahaha! Arjun, seriously? Maya dared to stand up to the great Arjun Kapoor? That's something I'd pay to watch!"

Arjun scowled at Sameer's amusement, his frustration evident. "It's not funny, Sameer. She crossed a line, and I won't let her forget it."

Still chuckling, Sameer tried to ease the tension. "Come on, Arjun, it's a bit amusing. Maybe she's got more courage than you think.

Anyway, revenge aside, let's not forget I’m here to work."

The banter between Sameer and Arjun continued, blending humor with the underlying tension of the situation

After their discussion, Sameer excused himself, leaving Arjun to focus on his work.

Some time later, a gentle knock echoed through the office. Arjun looked up, and Maya stood at the door. With a polite nod, Arjun granted her permission to enter. Maya walked in, holding a file in her hands, and with a brief exchange of acknowledgments, she carefully placed the file on Arjun's desk.

Here are the documents you requested," Maya said, maintaining a professional demeanor. "Let me know if you need anything else."

Arjun nodded, appreciating the efficiency of the interaction. "Thank you, Maya. I'll review these and let you know if there are any further requirements."

Maya nodded in return, and with that, she left the room, closing the door behind her

Within 10 minutes Maya the door suddenly burst open, frustration and anger Arjun.

Look at him maya stand from her seat " MAYA SHARMA WHAT THE F*CK IS THIS? "he yelled and throw the file at her desk. Maya, despite the tension in the room, managed to maintain a calm exterior as she addressed Arjun. "What happened, sir?" she inquired, her voice steady, but the underlying fear was palpable.

Arjun's anger boiled over as he unleashed his frustration on Maya. He screamed, "Do you know what you did? I gave this file to one of my clients, trusting you, and boom! This file has a lot of mistakes than I could ever imagine. I realized this when my client pointed it out in front of my face. Do you know how embarrassed I was? I felt insulted in front of so many people!"

Maya's lips trembled with fear as she responded, "As far as I remember, I did everything correctly. I put in my best effort. I don't understand how mistakes could have occurred." Her eyes betrayed a mix of confusion, fear, and a hint of desperation.

Arjun, still seething with frustration, retorted, "Well, your best effort clearly wasn't enough. I trusted you with an important task, and you've let me down."

Maya, fighting to keep her composure, countered, "I stand by my work. If there are errors,

"Shut up, I don't want to listen to anything. You made a mistake, a huge one. Don't you know after completing a project you have to proofread it?" Arjun's voice was stern, his frustration evident as he cut off any attempt from Maya to explain or defend herself.

Arjun, pacing the room with agitation, continued, "This is basic. Attention to detail is crucial, and you've overlooked it. But you don’t did it

In a sudden surge of anger, Arjun slammed his hand on the desk behind Maya. The loud thud echoed in the room, making her flinch. Her eyes widened with shock and fear as the unexpected display of aggression caught everyone off guard. The tension in the room escalated, and a hushed gasp rippled through those present.

Arjun, breathing heavily, locked eyes with Maya Arjun's anger reached a boiling point, and he unleashed a barrage of harsh words at Maya. "You know what? It's all my fault that I hired you even after knowing you are nothing but a mess! "DO THIS WORK AGAIN FROM STARTING, I WANT THIS WORK TO BE DONE BY TODAY , I DON'T CARE IF YOU GO HOME OR NOT ! "

With that arjun left her cabin maya set with Tears roll down her eyes .

Skipping meals, she powered through the tasks, determined to complete the work.

By 6 o'clock, she managed to finish the project.

she gathered the files and headed to Arjun's office. However, upon arrival, she found his office empty. Taking a deep breath to compose herself, she left the meticulously prepared file on his desk.

The office, now quiet and dimly With a heavy heart, she made her way home, the emotional scars of the day etched in her tired eyes and the weight of the confrontation still lingering in her mind