Mr.Billionaire's Duplicate Bride

Chapter 3 : JOB INTERVIEW

PRIYANKA'S POV : 

" Actually when I went home back, I wanted to check what is in the gift but I was tired so I decided to check it in the morning. And then I slept. But then I had a dream. It must be around 5 in the morning. 

In that dream, there was a figure that was telling me to open the gift. The figure was repeating its words that were for me to open the gift. As you know that my dreams are always true. And it doesn't matter whether they are good or bad. 

So I got up and checked it. As I read it I was all happy, and I ran towards my table calendar to mark the interview date. As I saw the date that it is today, panic ran through my body. And I knew that you also haven't checked it yet, otherwise you would have called me. So I decided to reach your place and tell you the news. I packed my stuff, called a cab and reached your place. And after that you know the whole story . ", I told her the whole story about how I was able to manage us getting to our interview on time.

" So basically we must thank your dream. It has helped us after all. ", Rose said with a smile on her face. 

" Yeah we should ...", I said smiling.

"Mam we have arrived at the destination. ", the middle-aged driver said getting our attention. 

" OH, thank you sir . ", I appreciated him for his work. 

" Tumhe mujhe dhanyavad karne ki zarurat nahi h beta , ye to mera kaam h . (You don't need to thank me, child. It is my duty. )" , the driver said with a small smile on his face like he is imagining someone.

"Tum dono meri beti jaisi ho. Sundar, aabhari, dayalu. Mujhe meri betiya bohot yaad ati h .(You two are like my daughters. Beautiful, grateful, kind. I just miss them.) ", he says imagining his daughters in our place. 

" Aap kahan rehte h uncle? (Where do they live uncle?) ", Rose asked a little concerned. " Vo ek door gaon me rehti h. Mai kal unse milne ja raha hu. Chah mahine beet gaye unhe dekhe. (They live in a village quite far away. And tomorrow I am going to see them. It has been 6 months. )", a tone of excitement can be heard in his voice. " That is great. here is your payment. ", happiness laced in my voice. " Bye, apka din acha beete .(Bye. Have a nice day. )" , he says waving his hand in our direction. 

" same to you sir. ", we both tell him. "The day will be nice if the interview goes nice. ", I say laughing.

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We are now standing in front of a huge building completely made of glass. It must be a 22 stories building. Its glass is shining as if it has been polished recently. At the top of the building 'RYDER'S ENTERPRISES ' is written in big red laser light letters, which you can see even from far away.

We both enter the building together. This building is beautiful from the inside as well. 

There is silence all over, even if a pin falls then it is going to disturb the peaceful silence. At the right of the main door, there is a beautiful receptionist sitting typing something on her computer. She has light brown hair that is falling freely on her shoulder. She is wearing a blue satin dress and diamond-shaped sparkling earrings. She has applied nude colored lipstick and a little makeup that gives her a look of a girl, not more than 23. She is looking beautiful all over.

 We approach her desk and Rose asked, " Excuse me, mam, I am Rose and this is my friend Priyanka. Today we have an interview for...". 

Before Rose could complete her sentence the receptionist interrupts her with a smile on her face that gives her a perfect look, " Good morning mam, I already know about you two. Please follow me. HR Head mam is waiting for you. " 

She takes us straight to an elevator. We enter after her. I notice that she is shorter than me and must be around 5'4. She presses the 20th-floor button and stands still. I turn to face Rose, she turns her face in my direction and gives a small smile. I return her smile with a wide smile to give her some confidence because I know she must be nervous.

The elevator makes a ding sound indicating that we have reached. The door opens and the receptionist makes her way out and so do we. 

We walk through a wide corridor with some paintings hanging on the walls. When we reach the end of the corridor, the receptionist tells us to wait outside for a few minutes before disappearing inside the door. 

" Have you observed that there is no other candidate?", I asked Rose a bit suspicious. 

"Maybe we are early. I guess they must come by interview time. " Rose replies not giving it a thought. Just then the receptionist comes out, " Miss Rose Green, HR Head mam will see you now. ", she said to Rose with a smile on her lips. 

" And Miss Priyanka, your interview is scheduled with Mr. Leonardo Black. Please follow me. ", she continued this time facing me.

 " Um .., just a minute, please. Rose take your file. ALL THE BEST. ", I say to her with a smile on my lips.

" Don't be nervous. ", I whisper in her ears, knowing very well that she is always nervous at these types of moments.

I hand her document file before turning around to follow the receptionist.

"Um.. can I ask you a question Miss ..? ", I asked her as I am curious to know why there is no other candidate for the interview. 

We take a left turn and I can see that this area seems to be different from the previous one. There is just one room that seems to be a personal office and that too for a special member of the company.

 " Rachna , you can call me Rachna. Yes, you can ask me whatever you want. ", she answers in low voice. 

" Why there is no other candidate? ", finally I asked her. Hearing my question, her face became pale as if her blood has left her face. 

She opened her mouth to speak, " Um Amm ... ", but nothing came out.

 " Come this way. Mr. Black must be waiting for you. " and she opened the door. And she PUSHED ME INSIDE. I turned around to see her but she had already closed the door. 

' This is WEIRD ', I thought.

 " Please, come in Miss. Have a seat. ", came a thick voice from behind. I followed the voice and turned around. My black eyes met with a brown pair of eyes that belonged to a man.

 He is tall, I mean me being 5'6 is useless in front of him. He must be 6 feet. He has a faux hawk hairstyle for his jet black hair. He has a sharp nose and a defined jawline. He has a sexy face that has an expression of calm and politeness but they change into shock and astonishment as soon as our eyes meet. 

He was about to sit on his swivel but stands up looking at me while the corner of his lips is lifted. 

He is so sexy;  my stupid subconscious mind says to me.

Every mam seems to be sexy to you. This is nothing new . ; I snapped at her.

 But this is different. He is...; I cut her off.  

As he stands up I see that he has really broad shoulders and big arms that are now covered by his navy blue tuxedo. 

He is looking at me as if he is seeing a girl for the first time. And his eyes had a hint of something that I am not sure of. At this moment, after seeing his facial expression, I Seriously want to roll my eyes at him. But I can't do it as I am here for my interview. 

So no fights and behave like a good girl, I tell myself mentally.  

Has he fallen for you girl; my subconscious has started to say stupid things again.

what the hell is wrong with you?; I ask her almost scolding. 

The look on his face tells clearly that he is head over heels for you.

AGAIN? Now keep your mouth shut.

" Good afternoon sir. ", I say politely reaching for the chair just in front of his desk. 

My voice brings him out of his dreamland. He shakes his head smiling and replies, " Good afternoon. Please have a seat. "

I sit down on the chair and same with him as well. When he is seated he continues, " Please give me your file. " 

I hand over my file to him and he is fast to open it and check my certificates. 

" Tell me about yourself ", he said with a hint of playfulness in his tone. Anger starts to flow in my veins just because of his weird activities. But I calm myself. 

"I recently graduated with a degree of Bachelor of Technology in computer science and am excited about the prospect of this position. I have interned with a few mid-size companies and was able to work closely with their software engineers, principal software engineers, and software developing engineers. I have a lot of experience with online code repositories, and I love to contribute as much as I can. ", I tell him about myself in nutshell.

 Closing my file, he looked directly into my eyes and asked, " What are your greatest weaknesses? "

"I would say that my biggest weakness is that I am a recent graduate and do not have much work experience. But I am a fast learner and am highly adaptable. I'm up-to-speed with the latest programming trends and have a fresh perspective. I know I have enthusiasm for the work, and I will bring my strong work ethic and commitment every day. ", I answered his question with utmost sincerity. He opened his mouth once again to ask another question but closes it not wishing to ask anymore.

He once again opened his mouth to speak, but his phone starts to ring drawing his attention. "Excuse me. ", he excuses himself and leaves the room, but to enters the next second. 

" You may leave Priyanka. Your result will be sent to you through the mail in one or two days."

 He rushed out of the room without waiting for me to exit. I picked up my file that is lying on the desk. I see a photo frame placed on the table. 

I pick it up and see Mr. Leonardo with a man on the right and a woman on left. They both must be his parents because he looks similar to the man and has the smile and eyes of the woman. They all look like a great family smiling widely at the camera. 

A smile finds its way to my lips. I put the frame back in its place and move out of the room smiling unknowingly.

I decide to go back to reception to wait for Rose. But as I am approaching the place I see her already standing there. Her face has an expression of puzzle, happiness, worry. And I don't know why these expressions are on her face.

" Hey Rose, how was your interview? You look puzzled. What happened?", I ask her, hoping everything went well with her.

" Yeah, that was good. But .. ", she trailed off. 

" But ..? But what Rose? ", I narrowed my eyes, and concern laced in my voice.

" But they want me to join their company in America within next three days.", she said in a low voice.

"WHAT ?? " .......