Aryansh's POV

I'm distracted these days due to Miss. Sharma. Not because of her work but I am becoming restless if I don't see her face at the office. It's not like seeing her would give me all the tenders but it sends a breezy feeling to my heart. What's wrong with me? Why am I getting affected by her?

One day I was working from home due to a festival (religious ceremony) at the Shekhawat Mansion and was content till the afternoon but later became frustrated as if I was missing something. I didn't know why I was eager to go back to the office. My family asked me during lunch if I'm not well.

My grandfather started scolding dad and uncle saying that they are making me do more work. They aren't taking my proper care at the office. Who would make my darling grandfather understand that I'm capable enough to take care of myself? I still chose to enjoy the scene. It's fun!

After the lunch, I made the excuse and went back to the office to relieve myself from the unwanted frustration. The moment I reached the floor, I felt at ease and good. Was I this much attached to the office? This is not right. I can't be addicted to the office. That's bullshit.

I went to my cabin, leaned on my chair and closed my eyes. Miss. Sharma's happy and smiling face flashes before my eyes. She was standing near my cabin and was talking with Mrs. Kaur when I entered.

Was I missing Miss. Sharma?

I immediately opened my eyes and stood from the chair. That's preposterous! Missing the cabin was a better answer considering I spent 10 hours here.

There's no way I look forward to seeing that trouble-maker face. She has a knack for going overboard either with her talks or acting.

**********************

Piya's POV

I am accustomed to this working life and actually am enjoying it. Tomorrow there's a meeting so Simran asked me to get some old files for the reference from the archives room.

I go to the archives room and start looking for the old files whose section is at the back.

Author's POV

One of the cleaners who came there to remove the trash box saw the archives room open. He doesn't see anyone in the room so he closes the door and leaves the place.

Piya's POV

It took me around 30 minutes to find all the old files. When I try to open the door, it's closed. I hit the door and shouted for help but no one came. I spent an hour in this locked room but no one came looking for me.

Now I am feeling afraid and suffocated being stuck in a room which is filled with the files. This room is now giving me the creeps. I thought of calling someone but I forgot to get the phone from the bag.

I don't understand how someone could lock the room so early. Then I recollect my prank. Did he do this?

I start sobbing with the thought of locked and alone. After sometime I heard the sound of the door opening and saw my boss standing with a blank expression. I get angry and shout at him.

How could you lock me in this haunted room?

Excuse me?, he replies as if he doesn't know.

I'll not spare you for doing this to me.

Miss. Sharma I didn't lock you, he tried replying to me in a calm manner.

Don't lie. I know you only did this to get back to me.

Piya, A.S is right. He actually came to check on you. I got struck in a call so didn't realise your disappearance but A.S realised and asked me about you. Then we both came here and saw this door locked.

Simran, who is standing behind the boss clarifies. She might be right that accidentally someone locked me. Now I'm feeling bad about shouting at him.

I'm sorry sir

Miss. Sharma why did you think that I  locked the room to get back to you

Now I curse my open and impulsive mouth. I can't confess to him that I locked him in this room the last time. He will kill me on the spot.

Sorry sir, I thought because you don't like me.

He leaves the room ignoring my apology.

Next Day at the Office

Today, I came to the office in a better mood and decided not to think about the previous day incident but what I see after my arrival is completely unexpected. I see a middle aged man sitting in my spot.

Hello, may I know why you are sitting in my place?

Hi, I came a minute ago and was waiting for you, Miss. Sharma

Piya would be fine but why are you waiting?

Miss. Piya you will not be sitting here from today.

What? Why? did I get terminated?

No, Miss. Piya. We have moved you to the CEO'S office because you will be assisting the EA of our CEO, Mr. Ram Kumar, which is me by the way. You will no longer work under Simran Kaur .

Okay

I am sad because I enjoy working under Simran but I'm happy as I don't need to face the Beast from today, yeah.

You can take your belongings and come to the 19th floor, Mr. Ram leaves.

That's great. Thank you.

I don't know how this happened but I'm happy. I turn to follow Mr. Ram with a delightful face but sees an angry beast watching me with his hawk-like eyes.

He throws me a glare and goes to his cabin. I'm sure he is angry because from now onwards I'll be free of his tyranny and he needs to find a new scapegoat.

*********************

I reach the 40th floor and see the CEO in deep discussion with Mr. Ram. What should I do? wait or make a sound?  Before I can make any decision, I am called by Mr. Ram

Piya, come here. We are talking about you.

Me? now he is scaring me more than that Beast.

Yes, don't be afraid. It is nothing serious. We are talking about which project you will assist me with.

Okay

I give a nervous smile because Mr. Ram might be giving me a kind smile but the CEO is standing with a blank face like that Beast.

Stop it Piya. You don't need to think about that beast. You are no longer under his tyranny.

Hello Mr. Shekhawat

I hear Mr. Ram words but Mr. Shekhawat is standing in front of me then to whom he is calling? Is Atharv here? I turn around and see Mr. Beast Shekhawat with a laptop in his hand. Don't tell me he is also moving in with me. Why god? Why? Why can't this girl have some happiness in her life?

Aryansh, what are you doing here? And why are you holding the laptop? The CEO asks his son.

Dad, Simran is out for this week due to the personal reason so I came here because I'll be working from this floor and Ram can assist me.

Okay, Ajay Shekhawat replies and goes to his cabin.

What assistance of mine you need, Mr. Shekhawat?, Ram asks

Ram, please, Aryansh would be fine, beast replies.

Everyone in the office calls him A.S or Mr. Shekhawat but here he's asking Mr. Ram called him by the first name. Why should I care. I no longer work under him now.

Ram, Miss. Sharma will assist me and you can assist Dad

Beast replies making Ram happy and me unhappy. How can he spoil my happiness. I don't want to work under him.

What? Why ?

My voice is a bit loud with shock which startles them.

I mean, I need to assist Mr. Ram. I am not trained enough to replace the Simran. It will be better if some experienced person replaces Simran for a week instead of me.

Miss. Sharma, comes a stern voice.

Yes Sir, meek voice of mine replies.

Who is the Boss?

Mine or Yours?

How do I know whose boss he is asking. Mine is Mr. Ram and his the CEO but it looks that my doubt does not please the beast and he starts the rant.

You are impossible Miss. Sharma. I'm asking about your boss not mine.

I point my finger towards Mr. Ram, who is trying to control the laugh seeing our banter.

Enough. You will work under me as a replacement for Simran so get back to your work

He gives the verdict and goes to occupy another cabin.

I turn to face Mr. Ram with a crying face. Why me? He hates me and always scolds me. Please replace me and allocate someone else to assist him.

The boss is always right, Miss. Sharma so I can't be of any help here. You need to do what is asked and let me know if you have any concerns related to the work.