Riddhima could clearly see two women waiting in the reception area but she could only see the face of one whereas the other had her back turned towards her.

"Damnit! I can't see the other woman's face!"

Riddhima stared at Ishana from head to toe trying to size the woman up.

"I guess she does have talent. Even I own the same scarf from last season but never thought to turn it into a fashionable belt."

The more she looked at Ishana the more she hoped that it wasn't Gauri.

"Though her scarf is from last season her shoes are the hottest one on the market right now. How does a small town girl afford that?! She must have a sugar daddy. I bet she's here to sink her claws into Omkara! You might have a pretty face but I am here to make your life hell Gauri."

Re-adjusting her own tight button shirt where her cleavage was pouring out and a skirt that was clearly too short for work Riddhima started to walk towards the two women. When she saw Ishana's eyes fixate on her she did her best to stand up straight as she called out their names.

"Ishana Patel and Gauri Sharma?"

Both women stood up immediately and when she saw the woman finally turned around she just knew.

"Gauri Sharma."

Gauri: Yes I am Gauri Sharma.

Riddhima was obviously a bit flustered since she didn't mean to call out Gauri's name twice and when she realized that she herself was entranced for a mere second by this village girl soured her mood even more.

"Yes. Well there has been a slight change. Ms. Jhanvi and Ms. Kapoor has decided to interview both of you together. So follow me."

Ishana could not believe that she was getting to see both Jhanvi and Svetlana.

"Wait Miss."

It didn't take much for Gauri to realize that this woman did not really welcome them whole heartedly.

Clicking her tongue as she felt very annoyed Riddhima tried her best to keep calm.

"Call me Riddhima. I am Ms. Jhanvi's assistant."

Seeing how Riddhima gave a slight smirk to Gauri made Ishana very happy. It was obvious that Gauri was being eyed by Jhanvi and Riddhima did not try to hide her displeasure at all.

"Wow! To be working along side Ms. Jhanvi! You must be great Riddhima. Please guide me along the way."

"Well... if you ace this interview you will be working for Svetlana Kapoor. But since both teams are working on Old and Classy I don't mind showing you some pointers."

"Thank you Riddhima! I am so nervous!"

Ishana's reactions were expected because it's not everyday that you'd see Jhanvi and Svetlana conducting interviews because usually those tasks were handed down to the managers. If not for Omkara's request then Jhanvi wouldn't even bother interviewing for another assistant and the moment Svetlana caught wind of Jhanvi getting another assistant she too demanded one.

Riddhima was enjoying the fact that Ishana was now trying to curry her favor whereas Gauri was now walking behind them and seem to be in her own world.

Gauri was already starting to regret coming here today. She hasn't even been hired on and yet troubles were already being stirred up. Who knew that Jhanvi had an assistant already and a jealous one at that. It wasn't like she was here to steal anyone's job. All she wanted was to work at a peaceful place doing what she loved. And to see how quickly Ishana was laying down her network made her feel uneasy because she was not the type to butter anyone up nor was she one who desired to move up the corporate ladder.

Looking down at her watch one more time Gauri noticed that they were now 5 minutes late and that was one thing Gauri hated. Even though she did not want to interrupt the two women who were happily chatting Gauri had no other choice. Picking up her pace to walk along side of them Gauri took a deep breath and tried her best to sound professional.

"Riddhima do you think we can hurry it seems we are a bit late for the interview."

The cold glare Riddhima gave Gauri was enough to think it was winter in Mumbai right now and the only person who was happy about that was Ishana.

"You don't have to worry Ms. Sharma. I was told to come get you so they will not complain about you being late."

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Omkara's office

Furrowing his brow as he looks at the clock on his desk Omkara took another sip of his water as he takes an ibuprofen for his slight headache.

"This is unlike Jhanvi to start things late."

He could see that Jhanvi and Svetlana was not too please either. Curving up his lips as sits back onto his leather chair.

"To dare make those two wait....this will be quite interesting."

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Svetlana had her arms crossed while Jhanvi was now tapping her fingers on the table.

Svetlana: How hard is it to fetch two people!

Jhanvi:.....

Glancing at her friend with a big smirk on her face Svetlana couldn't help but tease. "Even a task like this she can't even manage. What happen to you Jhanvi....you are spoiling that brat."

Jhanvi: Don't rub it in. This is why you should never owe anyone favors before you end up like me.

Svetlana clicks her tongue "Who told you to ask her father for that favor. Now look at you. Paying a debt that's not even worth it."

Jhanvi: It's your fault. If it was not for you do you think I would have to stoop that low?!

Svetlana lets out a guilty chuckle "Okay..Okay..let's forget about the past."

Jhanvi: Easy for you to say since I am paying for your sins.

Svetlana scoots over and leans her head on Jhanvi's shoulder "Okay..Okay...my fault...it will never ever happen again. Since you have to cater to that rich brat doesn't mean I have to. I will vent out your frustrations for you okay?"

Jhanvi could only laugh but then when they heard the door open the two women stopped their banter and was now sitting upright.

Riddhima comes in with Ishana right by her side while Gauri was somewhere behind them out of everyone's view.

Svetlana's first impression of Ishana was quite surprising. The green scarf made into a belt really pulled the entire outfit together. Even Jhanvi was quite impressed with it.

"This is Miss Ishana Patel and this is Miss Gauri Sharma."

Gauri could feel the intense gaze of both women who was obviously sizing her up. Their eyes would shift left and right and then up and down making it hard for Gauri to calm her nerves.

Jhanvi's (POV): Hm. Her look is simple compared to Ms. Patel but overall it makes a stronger impression.

Svetlana's (POV): Unlike Ishana where the focus in on the belt this girl's outfit makes you look at her as a whole. You are forced to look at her and not the clothes itself. Impactful.

While Jhanvi and Svetlana was busy looking at their possible new assistant Omkara was in his office staring at his laptop.

When the women first walked in he expected to see Ishana but what he didn't expect was to see "her."

Curving up his lips while his index finger pushed the zoom button "So you are Gauri Sharma."

As he sees both women sit down Omkara pushed the zoom button even more so that he could get a better look at Gauri.

Ishana was obviously very nervous as she sat down next to Gauri awaiting for the questions to begin she noticed Gauri looking up at the camera in the corner of the ceiling.

Gauri has never been inside a big company before so when she saw the camera up in the corner of the ceiling with a blinking red light she was a bit amazed. Her eyes kept looking straight into the lens not knowing that there was a person looking right back at her.

"Sweet honey brown. Beautiful."

**Hope you guys like this update. I know you guys must be anxious for the interview LOL...but you guys know how I write...scene by scene LOL. Do Vote if you enjoyed.**