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Divya's POV

It's been a week since I've not been to work.
It was a very excruciating week for me, I slumped on my bed after I showered, I screeched when Nicole barged in.

"Nicole! I'm not decent, get out!" I screeched at her.

"Why are you carrying a suitcase along with you are you going somewhere" I frowned when I saw the suitcase trailing behind her.

"Nothing new and you are covered in a towel. Anyway, I got a call from Nona { grandma} yesterday that her condition is worsening, even though she abandoned me when I needed her the most, she is still my grandmother. I know that it's very unexpected but I'll be back in a month or two" She looked at me with a saddened smile.

"It's ok you can go if you want, I'll handle if there is any pending work here"I hugged her, running my hand on her back in a comforting way.

"I know that if I leave there will be more work pressure on you so in my place a friend of mine will help you out, and she's qualified for the job, describe her to me though?" She looked at me with hopeful eyes.

"She has really beautiful jade-coloured eyes and long black hair, she's a bit short-tempered and hates people like Madison other than that she is a really fun company." She described her friend.

"Hmm I guess I have to meet her and she's hired." I said with a smile.

"Ahh thank you, babe! She'll be very happy when she hears this." Nicole trapped me in her bone-crushing hug.

"Come on I'm hungry, let's have our last lunch before I leave." She dragged me out with her.

"Wait! I have to change my clothes." I exclaimed.

"You mean wear some clothes right." She laughed at me and went out giving me privacy.

Layla's POV

I woke up to the annoying blaring of my alarm.

Aghh!

I moved to switch it off but 'accidentally' knocked it off.

Thwack, Thud

And there goes my 69th alarm clock.
Groaning I slipped out of my bed, I had my first day at Nalini Enterprises today, my friend Nicole really helped me a lot.

I was not rich nor was I poor I had been earning a normal amount of money until I quit the job.

"More like kicked out" My subconscious scoffed.

I wore a black pencil skirt and a turquoise colored shirt which matched my eyes accompanied with black stiletto. I hailed a taxi and after 40 minutes I stood in front of the tall building which is hopefully my soon to be a source of income.

I took a deep breath and walked in with my head held high, my heels clicked as I walked to the reception. I spotted the receptionist talking to a man, fluttering her lashes.she giggled at Whatever the man said, I don't mean bad but her ' giggle' was obnoxious.

"Good Morning, I'm Layla Arora, I have an appointment with Ms.Divya Singh," I said politely to the receptionist. But she ignored me and continued talking to the man.

Calm down Layla, calm down don't screw up like last time.

"Excuse me," I said loudly she ignored me again.

I banged the table on which she was leaning and practically shoving her boobs into the man's face.

She jumped back startled and looked at me annoyed, "Yes, what do want?"

I smiled sweetly at her and said I had an appointment with Ms. Divya Singh.

"24 the floor," She said dismissively and continued talking to the man, but I guess he was interested in something else, he turned towards me and

Damn. . .

Hot stuff had his hair perfectly gelled back and his chiseled jaw emphasized the light stubble,
he wore shades which he dragged to the end of his nose and stared down at me. His amber eyes stared at me with realization,
He smirked at me making me furrow my brows
I had seen him somewhere, but where?

"Remember me princess?" He asked still smirking. That's when It clicked, I remember him, how could I forget him.

"You wish." I scoffed at him and headed towards the lift.

I entered the lift and pressed the 24th floor, when I glanced at him he grinned at me and the lift closed.

🍻🍻Flashback 🍻🍻

I was kicked out of my job & was celebrating it in a club.

David D'Souza that asshole boss always harassed everyone, even the male workers.

Nobody really liked him so I " accidentally" Tripped him off the stairs and he went rolling down like ball, everyone laughed their asses out, he fell off just five steps and still struggled to get up. That's not the only thing I even exchanged his presentation with a clip of him singing in his plumy voice, twerking.
The deal was dead.
And I got ratted out by one of his whores.

I looked around the club, loud music blaring, sweaty people rubbing against each other, in the darker side of the club people waiting to be pleasured and some releasing their stress by drowning in the divine wine.

I felt eyes on me and shifted uncomfortably on the chair, I looked around and saw a man staring at me through the rim of his glass, his eyes bore into me.

I could not see him clearly because of the dimly lit club and people blocking my view.

I ignored him and faced the bartender as I downed two more glasses.

The bartender grinned as he slid the expensive red wine towards me.
I raised an eyebrow at him confused, I had not ordered it.
He pointed to someone behind me, I glanced there and saw the same man walk gracefully with his long legs towards me. I was able to see him clearly as he was close. His shirt cling to his torso and the button-up shirt did no justice to hide his perfectly defined abs.

He pulled a chair next to me and slid the same drink towards me. I ignored him and averted my eyes which was pretty hard considering his Adonis-like face and Hades like aura.

"Can I have a dance with you?" He asked in his husky voice as he extended his hand.

I'm not gonna dance with some random guy which will eventually lead to something else and on top of all I'm really not in the mood.

I continued sipping my wine leisurely not paying any heed to him.

"Playing hard to get are we, princess" He chuckled lightly which really did things to my body.

Suddenly he leaned in he got so close that I could feel his hot breath on my cheek,
I drew in a sharp breath as my whole body stilled, he dragged his finger deliberately slow along my spine. Chills of pleasure ran through my body.
He kissed my cheek and moved back smirking at me.

I came to senses and glared at him and threw the same expensive red wine on him and leaned towards him, "Never EVER dare touch me or anyone else without their permission,
Stronzo."( asshole)
I said in a deadly tone and walked out leaving him astonished.

🍺🍺flashback over🍺🍺

The lift pinged snapping me out of my thoughts.

I met my boss Divya, she was quite beautiful and funny she wasn't really old as I had expected, she was my age.

She told me to ask Ila, the receptionist of this floor for any doubts. Ila was a sweet lady in her 50's, she helped me a lot and gave me a tour of the office.

". . everyone here is pretty nice and helpful but there are some. . fascinating people. . "She explained cocking her head as we entered the cafeteria.

"Hmm I think I've met one."I grinned at her.

"Ooh let me guess it's Madison, the receptionist in the lobby, I seriously think she has financial crisis Because every time I see her she'd be wearing clothes meant for a 10-year old, even though the pay here is good enough. Poor girl" She mumbled the last part sighing loudly.

I just couldn't control it anymore and burst out laughing, this attracted the attention of the people around us.

"I'm sorry, I-I bhahaha. . " I clutched my stomach as I wheezed out for air.

"Yeah, poor girl," I said recovering back. Poor girl my ass.

"Hmm okay then you can start your work from today. . and this will be your cabin." She opened the door which was next to Divya's cabin.

It was a large room, the walls were covered in light beige with dark red specks. A side of the table had few files stocked up.
I thanked Ila and started with my work.

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