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Chapter dedicated to :- The_angel_community

Published on :- 25 November 2021
Words Count :- 2664 words

Next Afternoon
Ishani's POV

" Here's my id. " I offered my card to this remarkably hardworking lady here who was a master at her job. 

Her eyes had a different shine and her smile was so welcoming that it could entice any of the guest members to dance to her tunes.

" You are the secretary of Mr. Rajveer Jaiswal. Nice to meet you, Miss Devika Mittal! " She greeted me with a broad smile. 

I closed my eyes as I could see myself advancing more and more closer towards my goal after which I let out a deep low sigh. I returned back her smile and marched towards the entrance. 

But wait...

Is Hitler here already?

Maybe I should go and ask this young lady out here. But again won't she think that what kind of a secretary am I now who doesn't even has an idea about her boss's arrival?

Well, in a case like this it's better if I keep my mouth shut and continue to walk. Even if RJ is there inside, I would love to handle it later than to raise any suspicions right now at this current moment.

I entered the main conference hall only to be greeted by a sight of men wearing formal wears having a glass of drink in their hands and women sitting up in the dining area. I rolled my eyes looking at them at those men for they reminded me of all the troublemakers of my life who were unfortunately men only.

Vijay... David... Rajveer and now Rihaan Desai !

My eyes scanned for Amayra and soon I could see a girl waving at me sitting on the bar counter. I gave her a low smile and quickly hurried to reach her.

I sat beside her and let out another sigh. 

My heart was thumping so loudly that I was afraid that anyone sitting beside me could get to know of our evil plan. But thankfully, it was Amayra only who was there beside me.

"Did you face any problem while getting in ?" She asked to which I simply shook my head as my eyes were busy looking for two people in particular.

RJ and Mr. Desai...

" Well, I did know of this already for I am the one who has made all the arrangements to let you in like a pro. " The girl said straightening the collar of her shirt as she did boast about herself all this long. 

I turned my head towards her slowly and perfectly like a robot. I narrowed down my eyes and gave her a sheepish look. 

" Of course... But wasn't the idea mine ?" I asked nudging her elbow with mine. 

She scoffed at my words and bounced back her hair with her hand being dismayed. 

"Jo khatron se khele wohi baazigar hota hai aur na ki wo jo khud khatre ko invite karke laai ho." She replied.

(The one who plays is with dangers is the gambler of destiny and not the one who herself invites those dangers to play around her.)

With this, she managed to shut my mouth for once. I blinked my eyes at this and chose to ignore her words. 

Well, she's right. She has done a great set of efforts for me to reach till here. I was just pulling her leg till now but in the end, I am so grateful to her for everything.

She was the one who got me back my id this morning. After I submitted my id yesterday, the id got submitted to the receptionist who in turn placed my id in the storeroom. Amayra, being the sweet little girl who she is in reality has friends scattered up all over in our office.

The keeper of that storeroom happens to be an old man who treats Amy like his own daughter. Amy explained my situation to him and that's when he agreed to help us by getting me back my id. 

Without this id, it was nearly impossible for me to get to this place. This id was an entry pass for me and Amy did a great favor by getting this back to me.

" It's time..." She said holding my hand.

I nodded simply at her words and after this, we walked towards a desk placed at the other corner of this room. We stood there silently waiting for our turn to come.

" I hope that RJ doesn't come now. " Amayra said and that's when my heart accelerated its beating speed like never before.

" If he does then you are gonna get fired and I will be landing up in jail for sure. " I said and placed my hand over my heart tapping it softly as if kinda reassuring myself that everything was under control.

If I go to jail now then I will become Vijay's wife in a real sense. Just imagine... The news will spread like a wildfire in the underworld. The headline will be, 'The wife of an underworld gangster, Vijay, lands up in jail for deceiving her ex-boss.'  This will surely make Vijay proud and with me being an ardent enemy of his... Do you think that I would ever want this?

No...

I am good outside here now. I don't need to go to jail to join his group. Anything that brings stars to his name is a disgrace for me.

" Here are the files..." Amayra said submitting the tender papers to the old man who was taking up everyone's files for evaluation. 

"Show me the id please.", demanded the old man next.

I gave him my id and again my heart played its own racing game.

This is the first time I am playing a cheat game like this you see. It's not a part of my daily affairs, unlike Vijay.

Vijay... Wait?

Why am I taking his name all over again and again today? What's wrong with me?

" Done... Next !" Called out the old man. 

We returned back to our places and now our eyes waited for the arrival of RJ and his new fling. Arjun joined us. He sat beside me and here I proudly sat in between my two best friends.

Best friend...

Jiya, where are you?

"All done ?" Arjun asked bringing me out of my trance of thoughts.

" Huh...Umm yes. I mean yes we managed to submit the papers in time." I said and pushed back the bunch of hair that was lingering on my cheeks.

"Well, that's good. I just hope that RJ sees and appreciates your efforts today by giving you your job back." Arjun said to which I avoided looking at him and fixed my eyes towards the entry door looking for RJ.

" Can't you stay back once RJ realizes his mistake today Devika ?" Amy asked showing me her puppy eyes. 

Is this why they are both sitting beside me? Sandwiching me in between them so that they could brainwash me easily?

" I can't guys... We did discuss this last night only. Why are you bringing it up now Arjun ?" I asked getting irritated for having to repeat my words like this.

" Because we gonna miss you..." Amy said and here I could see her glassy eyes.

This girl...

She's crying right now in front of me but then again doesn't she know that this is gonna make me cry as well?

These two have gotten so close to me in such a short span of time that I seriously don't wanna leave them. But this doesn't mean that I will sit back quietly only to get insulted by that moron always. 

" See guys, once I go back to Madurai I will definitely show up once upon a while to see you two. I won't forget you. I just wanna meet you without being subjected to RJ's tantrums and insults every day. This time he accused my loyalty and this is something which I surely can't ignore." I stated. Arjun ran his hands through his hair and looked elsewhere while Amy gave me a disappointed look. 

I was about to explain myself furthermore but my voice never came out of my throat as soon as I saw RJ entering the hall with his new fling.

" Oh fuck..." I commented looking at them both. 

Amy and Arjun turned their head following the direction of my eyes. It was the main entrance gate of this place. 

RJ and his new assistant... well what was her name? 

Ummm... let's ignore it. Neither she nor her name is important enough to be remembered in my story now.

They both entered the place in all their fake glory as of the reporters and the known faces of the business world surrounded them. My eyes were fixed on Rajveer only as my heart did hurt once again remembering that how easily he accused me of betraying him. 

" And what is this? An award show red carpet now or what? " Amy commented looking bitterly at those two.

"Huh ?" I reacted to her words as she nudged my hand with her elbow and gave me a wink looking towards that assistant Rimisha. 

Oh well...

She was wearing a black backless gown which didn't make her fit in a place like this. She was surely standing out of this crowd for sure.

"Another trophy assistant piece of RJ." Arjun commented at this passing a low scoff as he chunked down his part of the drink.

I looked at them once again. Her hand was entangled with that of RJ's. She was smiling and they were looking nice together. 

A sudden wave of sadness engulfed my heart as I bit my lips and looked elsewhere. 

What's wrong with me? Why am I feeling like this?

I cleared my throat grabbing the attention of both Amy and Arjun as I further said, " I am leaving for the washroom. Execute our plan and bring that girl there now Amy. "

Amy nodded to me in response. I gave a side hug to Arjun and left for the washroom.

I entered one of the washrooms and locked the door from inside. I placed my hand on my forehead and sighed.

I won't lie... But I am not feeling good. Seeing RJ with someone else today just burnt my heart. I know very well that RJ is a playboy. He has always been one. I have seen him with Samaira so many times but today it was different.

Maybe I wanted to be in place of Rimisha today. This project is mine. I worked so hard on this project. Maybe this is why I was expecting to be in her place today.

After a few minutes, I heard someone entering the washroom. 

" I am so sorry Rimisha for spoiling your dress with my drink. Oh, God! You haven't even submitted the tender files yet. " I heard Amy saying as I smirked knowing that our plan was going on well.

" You should have thought of this before roaming like a blind girl. Fuck you !" That assistant cursed my friend. 

Pagal ladki... Iski himmat kaise hui haan mere dost ko gaali dene ki. Main iske baal noch kar isko uss Samaira k saath issi washroom main lock kar dungi. Phir wo sluttery spoon aur ye RJ ki dusri spoon yaane chamchi hi... Ladte rahenge din bhar RJ ko lekar.

(Mad girl... How dare she abuse my friend like this? I will pull her hair and lock her up in this washroom only along with that Samaira. Then that sluttery spoon and this new fangirl of RJ are gonna fight over him all that day long.)

" Hey ! Don't worry. We will make this quick only. " Amy said stressing up on the last part.

This was a signal for me to get out of my hiding place and so I did the same.

Rimisha who was washing her dress till now instantly turned around and gave me a shocked look.

" What are you doing here? " She cried.

" Just here to remind you that currently, you are in my place. " I stated arrogantly looking at her sheepishly.

" You are such a cheat. How can you come here? You are already fired and maybe this is why RJ fired you only." She spat back and tried getting out of this place.

" Not so easily girl. " Amayra said and held her hand.

" Of course... " I said and held the hand of this girl tightly and dragged her to one of the washrooms along with Amy helping me in the back.

" You know this is not right. It's a crime. RJ... Someone, please help me out here! " She screamed but the introduction ceremony was going on so loudly out there that her voices definitely got ignored like they were supposed to be for our benefit.

We pushed her inside the washroom and placed tape on her mouth.

" See sweety... I don't have any enmity from you. It's just that this project is mine. I own it. This is why RJ is gonna win this project with my tender only. Perhaps, this might also clear my image in his eyes. But again who cares? I will be leaving this city after this. " I said holding her hands tightly.

Amy tied a rope around her hands so that she doesn't create a hinder to our plan anymore.

" Once I leave, you can work with RJ as much as you want. Crack deals with him, flirt with him, or even fuck him... It's none of my concern. But right now, this moment is mine. " I said and claimed my right with this.

" And you know what... Fuck yourself with that STD-carrying penis of RJ. " Amy said as I coughed at her words. 

And with this, she indeed took her revenge. I am super proud of you girl !

"Let's go Devika and you... Don't make a noise." Amy warned her next showing her finger. She nodded silently and then we came out of the washroom.

" The tender submitting time is up. " Amy commented looking at the counter. I nodded at her words and said,

" Now, it's time to face RJ. " 

" The stage is all yours baby. I am going to sit with Arjun for now. But we both are here only if in case you need more of our help. " She said hugging me.

" Thanks for everything... " I expressed my gratitude hugging her back tightly.

" Then don't leave tomorrow, please. " She said parting away from me.

" Okay well... I have to go now. " I replied and walked away from her.

Amy and Arjun have already done so much for me. I can't break their hearts now by giving them any false hope. Right now, I have to go back to Kodaikanal. It's most important to me now.

Soon, I found RJ sitting in a seat in front of the stage. The seat beside him was empty. His eyes were searching for someone.

He's looking out for Rimisha it seems...

I smiled evilly at this and took my place just beside him.

" Hi RJ! " I said side hugging him and giving him a bitchy smile.

His eyes screamed with anger as he flared his nostrils just like a dragon. The only difference was that the fire was missing. He was ready to burst upon me while I was ready to show him my worth.

Oh RJ... I am gonna prove my innocence to you now. It will be fun...

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