Chapter 1
Today is my first day in the MKT enterprises. Yesterday all the formalities were completed and today is my joining. It feels like a dream when I decided to leave my dad’s company and search for a job. But it happened and I was selected in the first interview.
Thank god, I didn’t get rejected otherwise I would have lost my self-confidence.
I am so damn excited that I got selected. All the incidents from that day in dad’s office are still fresh in my mind. I was feeling that my own dad doesn’t trust her daughter’s capabilities.
I was so devastated that day when dad chose Shaurya over me and my first project which I earned with so much hard work was handed over to him.
****Flashback *****
"Navu, please get up. You will get late for the office." Namrata's mom said the third time. “It's your first day of your first project, you have to start today. Please get up navu.”
"yes, mumma"
After so much struggle, for getting up early in the morning, I went to the bathroom for my daily routine. It's a special day to me so I have to be my best. For that I selected a black trousers with a blazer. Finally I got ready. And greeted everyone at the breakfast table.
"Good morning mom and to you too bro. "
"Good morning sis, you are the most difficult task for mumma." He taunt me and I immediately replied,"shut up, Shaurya"
"Namrata" , Mom showed me her fake anger for disrespecting my elder brother.
"OK mom, sorry. Where is dad?"
"Left for office, you also have breakfast fast and leave before you get late." Mom said and I dug into the breakfast.
I reached the office at 9.35. While I was reading the marketing strategies for our new project, Dad called me in his office. I reached his office, thinking that he would congratulate me for the project but what happened there I couldn't even imagine in my dreams.
"Good morning dad" I greeted dad I mean boss. Yes he is my dad but I am an employee in office not his daughter so I have to always keep the personal and professional life separate.
"At what time did you reach the office?" Dad I mean boss asked.
"I don't know, I didn't notice that." I answered politely because I don't think I was late.
"You reached at sharp 9.35 which meant you were 5 minutes late. Do you think you are capable of doing this project when you can't even reach the office on time? Do you know how many people are here who are feeding their family because of this company?" Dad said coldly, I don't even understand this kind of behavior. Because I never find out if he is angry or not. So without thinking of anything else I decided to give an explanation as I really don't want to create any troubles for me.
"Dad, I mean sir." But dad interrupted me in between and said, "You are not going to lead this project, only Shaurya will do. You may leave."
"But why dad, it's just 5 minutes and you are doing this to me. And you know that I am capable of doing this project. I have been trying so hard for this. How can you do this to me dad?", I pleaded.
"First, I am your sir not dad. Second, you are late for not only 5 minutes, just multiply this to 365 and you will know how much time you are going to waste in a year. Third, you will not do this project and that's final."
I wanted to say so many things but I thought it's not the right time because I think I won't be able to make him understand. But I was hurt. I didn't expect that only because of being late for 5 minutes, I will lose my project. How can it make sense? I don't know but I just wanted to get out of this discussion. So I just said, "OK dad. As you say."
I got very hurt by this incident; I sat silently in my cabin for half an hour thinking what I am going to do now? I lost my opportunity to prove myself. I accept I was late but only for 5 minutes. I was not able to think anything so I thought I should give myself some time. It's not going to work like this.
After that I left the office without saying anything to anyone.
The entire day I spent at a beach. I switched off my phone as I didn't want to talk with anyone. I was watching the waves; they were coming to my feet like they were having some kind of race to reach me first. I thought, Life is actually a race in which everyone wants to win. But it's just that everyone doesn't get that chance. But they still remain hopeful so I shouldn't lose hope. Maybe life has planned something else for me. Maybe I will get another chance again but I just can't wait for that day.
I was thinking what if I have completed this project, will I get the credit for it? Many of my friends say to me that I was born with a silver spoon, they never said that on my face but I know they must have felt that I got this opportunity just because I am the boss's daughter. And I am not going to take this anymore. Whatever happened today, I think dad also felt that I was just considered his daughter while this project was handed over to me. And if I really want to succeed in my life, I should work for someone else. A company where I can prove myself to dad, my friends and to myself that I am able to do everything. After taking this decision, I thought I should head home now. It's already 7 'o' clocks.
When I reached home everyone was there: my family, friends and cousins. I was shocked to see them all.
"What happened? Why are you guys here? Is everything okay?" I asked them. But as expected Shaurya came forward and asked me in a concerned tone, "where were you? We have been trying to call you since the time you left the office and your phone was switched off. Do you have any idea how worried we were?" Shaurya said.
I was really annoyed with Shaurya because now he will do my project but I didn't want to show him that. I just told him, "I wanted to spend some time alone and I was not in the mood to talk to anyone. So I just left my office. Why were you all worried, I am not a child? I can take care of myself. Why does everyone treat me like I was born yesterday?"
Mom came to me and cupped my face in her hands and said to me in a concerned tone, "Navya, I know what happened in the office today. But don't worry I will talk with your dad. You will do this project. Don't get upset about it." Mom consoled me. But I already decided so I thought I should tell them. At least they will be prepared for this, I know they won't agree with my decision but I should just tell them. So I held mom's hand and told her, "Mom, I don't want to do this project anymore. I will not work for dad's company anymore. I will prove myself to dad that I am capable of handling any project. I will get a job very soon. Everyone will believe that I am not a child anymore. I have capabilities to do that."
"Are you insane, Navya. What are you saying? Your dad has a big business and you will work for someone else. Mahesh uncle will never allow you for this." Tabbasum(my cousin) asked.
"I have decided for myself, don't want to discuss this. Mom, please try and understand, please trust me this time." I said to mom before anyone else says anything I left for my room.
****Flashback ends*****
But somehow it's good that at least now I know that I have to make my individual personality and I am going to prove myself. I don’t need anyone’s help. I am still angry with Shaurya who didn’t say once that he doesn’t want my project.
I chose black trouser with white shirt with it so that I would look good and professional in that. I straightened my hair and made a pony.
I was about to apply lipstick when I suddenly remember the incident of my interview day when I was kissed by the handsome CEO of our company.
Fuck, he was so good. His sharp jawline, his abs which was quite evident from his crisp shirt. His stone like body and his husky voice was so good.
Hell Namrata, stop this nonsense otherwise you would be ruined by dirty minds.
And always remember; only your husband would be the first and last to touch you.
'But she already kissed him. How could her husband be the first?'
Asshole, my heart never missed a chance to taunt me.
I took a final glance at myself and left for breakfast.
"Navu, you are up. This early?", Mom asked me, seeing me coming out of my room and sitting on the chair.
"Good morning mamma.” I greeted her and she gave me a heartwarming smile and said, "Good morning navu."
I turned to dad and Shaurya and greeted them as well, "Good morning dad, morning, Shaurya."
Mom asked me, giving me my breakfast, "Are you excited for today?"
I looked at her and told her nervously, "I am so excited and a little bit nervous mom."
"Don't worry. You would rock it.", mom said and the side hugged me.
I asked her, "Really?" And she gave me thumbs up and replied, "Yes."
"Thank you mamma.” I said and focused on my breakfast.
Dad and Shaurya didn't talk because they were not comfortable joining me, someone else's company.
Mom suggested, "Shaurya would drop you at the office today."
"No need mom, I am going to the temple, he might get late.", I told her, grabbing my bag and standing up.
But the truth is I don’t want his help. I am angry with him.
"Okay then how would you go?", she asked and I said, "By cab."
"Navu, why?” mom asked me, giving me a look which says she is not okay with that.
Suddenly dad interrupted and told mom, "Let her do what she wants. She should have known how these things work."
I turned to mom and sighed.
"I will take a leave mom. Bye." I said and mom replied, "Bye Navu."
"Bye dad."
"Bye Shaurya."
I bid my goodbye to dad and Shaurya and left.
I prayed and thanked God for this opportunity. I took the Prasad (blessed food) from the priest and exited the temple.
"Hey beautiful.” I saw Ved near the temple and leaning on his Audi.
I ran towards him and hugged him tight with excitement, "Ved, I missed you.", he hold me and swirled me like I weigh nothing.
"Really? That's why you forgot to tell me about your new job.", as soon as we pulled off the hug he taunted me.
After listening to him I felt bad as I so wanted to talk with him but unfortunately I couldn't. I just said, "Sorry Ved, actually it all happened suddenly."
"It's okay. I forgive you this time but only with a treat.", he said and I hugged him again and said, "Promise."
"Come, I will drop you to the office.” he said while opening the door for me and I said, "Sure."
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Armaan's POV
Hell, today she is going to join and here I am going to France for the meeting.
I love traveling but this time I am so sad and pissed off. I wanted to see her again but no my so called schedule forced me to leave her and handed over to Rajeev Khandelwal (known as Raj).
Raj is my best friend and business partner. He mainly focuses on our domestic and worldwide sales.
Raj is married and I know she will be more than safe with him because he won't try his charm on her otherwise his wife, Ishita will beat his ass black and blue.
But, why does that girl feel so attractive to me? I feel my heart beats so fast whenever I think about her.
Her juicy lips were so good. I wanna taste her again.
I need to keep her out of my mind if I want to focus. It is really needed because I have to work and I can't get distracted.
After a long flight, finally I landed in France and the CEO of James Group came himself to pick me.
"Hello Mr Malhotra" he greeted.
"Hello Mr James", I replied and we went towards the exit.
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