Hey guys!!

It's my bestfriend's birthday. Happy birthday bandariya AshBAL0. Sorry main bhool gai thi But Happy birthday 🥳🥳

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Shivaay was ready to leave. He came to have his breakfast. Everyone were present. He greeted them and sat beside Priyanka. Daadu was reading the newspaper.

Daadu: yeh kaise hua?

Rudra: kya hua buddy?

Daadu: the famous producer Mr. James Jamestown is bankrupt!!! Raaste pe aa gaya woh

Priyanka: what??

Daadu: yeh see

He passed the newspaper to Shivaay. Priyanka too leaned to see. Rudra and Khanna too stood up to see the newspaper.

Shivaay: he was very famous. Even very powerful. Raat - o - Raat bankrupt kaise hua? Kal tak toh sab theek tha

Khanna: Gauri was working for him only right?

Om: yeah.

"Om!!!" Came a voice from behind. All turned and saw it was Gauri.

Daadi: arey Gauri. Aaja puttar nasta kar le

She came near Om. "Nahi Daadi it's okay " saying she threw the newspaper on the table.

Gauri: yeh kya hai Om?

Om: newspaper!!

He said casually. ShivOmRuPri and Khanna giggled. Gauri rolled her eyes

Gauri: Om I am serious

Om: I know. Issiliye toh kaha

Gauri: yeh sab tumne karvaya naa?

Om: haan.

Rudra: kya sab?

He asked raising his eyebrow in detective mode.

Gauri: yeh hi. Iss producer to bankrupt.

Oberois: what??

Om: haan. Maine ki karvaya hai

Daadi: kyu?

Om narrated everything.

Shivaay: what the hell? Uss ki himmat kaise hui?

He fumed in anger.

Daadu: well done Om yeh hona chahiye uss ke saath

Gauri: you are supporting him?

Priyanka: you also should.

Rudra: yeah Gauri. Jo hua acha hi hua

Om: dekha. Ab yeh baat bhool jao aur chalo nasta karte hai.

Gauri: lekin.....

Om didn't let her complete and pulled her beside his chair. Others too sat and continue their breakfast.

After breakfast everyone went to do their respective work and work place. Gauri went to her home.

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Anika woke up a little late. She saw the time it was 7. She have to reach there by 8. So she rushed inside and got ready. It was 7 : 45. Mallika was still sleeping. As she slept late.

Anika thought to wake her up but declined the thought. She wrote a note and paste it on the fridge. She left without having the breakfast.

She can't reach on time and unfortunately Shivaay reached before his regular time. He saw her desk empty and also checked in his cabin but didn't find her.

Shivaay: late... good.... very good. Ab maza aayega

After few minutes she came. She placed her bag on her desk. She looked at her wrist watch.

Anika: 8 : 20?? Late ho gai. I don't think woh Hitler aaya hoga.

She sat on the chair and checked his schedule and noted everything. Shivaay was looking at her.

Phir se black saree!!! Iss ke pass black saree ke alava kuch hai nahi kya? Kal bhi black saree pehni thi aaj bhi. Ab main concentrate kaise karun!!!...... Shivaay take a deep breath you can do it. Fhoo!!

*ignore the chokar*

He was about to call her but she entered in as she thought he is not yet came. Shivaay got lost in her again. She didn't realized his presence. She went to the couch first. She tucked the pallu of the saree around her waist and started arranging the pillows and the table kept before the couch.

She turned to his table and got shocked seeing him. He was still lost in her. She saw him lost somewhere. She silently arranged his table and made the coffee too.

He came out of his thought by the sound of coffee machine.

What the heck!!!! I again lost the control. Mujhe isse pareshan karna tha par actually ulta ho raha hai. She is driving me crazy!!!! Godddd!!!!!

"Your coffee" she said placing the mug. He came out again.

Shivaay: first, you should be here by 8 o'clock and you're late. Second bina knock kiye ander kaise aai?

Anika: First, I know I am late. Second, I thought you're not here. Third, jab itni der se main yahan thi tab kuch kyu nahi bola?

Shivaay: woh.... woh.... I didn't realize when you came

Anika: uss mein meri galati nahi hai.

Shivaay hissed in anger but controlled himself.

Shivaay: apna yeh attitude na meri office ke bahar fek kar aana samji?

Anika: bahar kyu? Ander hi fekungi woh bhi aapke muh pe

"You....." Shivaay stood up and twisted her hand. Her back was touching his chest. She was startled by the sudden move.

Shivaay: learn to behave Miss Dedh Haddi

Anika: first you learn to behave Mr. Bagadbilla

He tighten his hold.

Anika: is this a way to behave with your employees?

Shivaay: and is it a way to behave with your boss?

Anika: mujhse jo jis zuban mein baat karega main usse ussi zuban mein jawab dungi.

Shivaay: aur mujhse bhi jo jis zuban mein baat karega main bhi usse ussi zuban mein jawab dunga. So behave properly.

He left her hand and she turned.

Anika: aap boss ki tarah behave karo. Main bhi employee ki tarah behave karungi.

"You...." he couldn't complete as there was knock on the door. He looked to the door and found a male employee.

He looked at Anika and removed the tucked in saree out from the waist and asked him to come in. She was startled by that action of his. What he just did?

The employee went after a discussion about some business related stuffs. Shivaay turned to a lost woman in fornt of him. He snapped his fingers to pull her back to earth

Shivaay: back to earth....

Anika looked at him.

Why is this man so confusing? At once he behave rude and the very next moment he does something that is completely different. It's been just 1 and a quarter of a day we're working together sorry... I am working for him but I got to see many shades of this man..... what is he?

"Hey hello.... I am talking to you!!" A mixed personality according to Anika, waved his hand infornt of her and she was back to reality.

Anika: yeah!!!

Shivaay: why're you zoning out?

Anika: none of your business....

Shivaay (controlling his anger): I asked you to behave....

Anika didn't answer as she knew this time he just asked a simple question and she is unnecessarily being rude. She placed the book in front of him completely ignoring his words.

Anika: here's your schedule for the day.

He looked at it and found that he was quite free that day and got flying opportunity to trouble her.

Shivaay: okay.

Anika turned to go but he didn't let her.

Shivaay: excuse me where are you going?

Anika: at my desk....

Shivaay: I think your read the rules of the office right?

Anika: yeah I did

Shivaay: then don't you remember that late comers are worth punishment

Anika: it's because of you

"Me? How?" Came a question from a cerulean eyed guy leaning on his chair.

Anika: yesterday you made me work as if I am your slave without letting me eat anything. So I was tired and overslept

She again valid reason for her late arrival.

Shivaay: for your kind information everyone here work equally. Why should you have any exception?

Anika: yeah I know how they work and what your "Equally" mean

One could clearly note the amount of sarcasm in her word which did notthing but raised his anger more.

"Anyways tell me what's my so-called punishment" she interrupted even before he speak.

Shivaay: first and very important thing I'd like to say - Learn To Respect Others

He emphasized each word receiving a sarcastic nod. "I'd like to tell you something too. I never disrespect anyone. But if you can't respect me don't expect the same frome me. Clear as that" came an answer - bold and fluent.

Goddd!!!! She has the audacity to back answer me? To Shivaay Singh Oberoi...... She's something else. No one even dare to open their mouth against me but this woman...... interesting!!!! Well done lady..... but be ready 'cause I don't like such behavior voiced a devil inside the Stone.

"Hello!!!" Snapped him out.

Shivaay: yeah wait a min....

He call a peon and ask him to bring the files he asked to take out. A while later 2 peons came with piles of files. Anika was confused a bit. The two men left after keeping those files.

Shivaay: yeah so.... it's your work for today.

"What?.... I have to check those files?" She asked to confirm

Shivaay: you guessed it right. These are the files of the employees, ex-employees and the clients we worked with. It just got mixed up. So make a report of current employees and ex-employees. The other report of the clients we whose the projects' over and on-going.

Anika: in short you want me to.......

Shivaay: what continue....

Anika: not interested.

She went near the piles but again 2 peons came with another piles of file. Shivaay smirked seeing her jaw dropping.

"Any problem Miss P. A.?" He asked recieving an angry glare. "Not really" sarcastic Anika spoke. "Good you shouldn't have too"

Anika: please keep this on my desk

She asked the peons who looked at Shivaay.

Shivaay: you won't sit there.

Anika: toh kya besu, tamara maathe (In Gujarati- then where should I sit, on your head?)

Shivaay: what?.... Stop switching languages!!!! Can't you stick to one language. Ya toh English mein bolo, ya Hindi ya Punjabi or French.

He spoke being irritated as she might have switched more than hundred languages in past one day. Anika rolled her eyes.

Anika: okay

Shivaay: better....

Anika: where should I sit then?

Shivaay: you're my P. A., Shivaay Singh Oberoi's of course you'll have a personal cabin. Yesterday it was not ready. (To peons) you all keep this files there

The nodded and went taking the files.

Anika: I don't want any cabin.

Shivaay: I am not asking you. So go and complete your work. I want reports by 3 pm.

Anika: what the fuck.....

"No foul language in my office" came a voice. A soft yet authoritative, a bit cracky too. Both turned their heads towards the door.

Shivaay: daadu!!!!

Yes, the Chairperson of Oberoi Industries, Prithviraj Singh Oberoi, entered. Shivaay smiled but Anika was confused seeing an unfamiliar face. While the old man was just staring the young lady in front of him.

Anika looked at him and Shivaay. Daadu actioned his grandson "who's she?" with a tint of teasing in it. Shivaay rolled his eyes "My P.A.!!"

Daadu: P.A..... what about.....

"Ah... Miss Anika this is Mr. Prithviraj Singh Oberoi. My grandfather and Chairperson of Oberoi industries" he spoke not letting his curious grandpa to ask about Marks.

Anika smiled. She stepped near him and bent to take his blessings. Daadu smiled and blessed her.

"I don't know how to greet you as you're my boss. But my mom taught me to always seek blessings of elders to lead a happy life so....."

Daadu: that's good. Warna aaj kal ke bache kahan pair chhute hai?

Anika frowned as she didn't understand the sarcasm in his sentence. Shivaay clearly got what he want to say.

Daadu: kuch sikh iss se

Now that was a straight taunt. Shivaay rolled his eyes.

Shivaay: come on Daadu. It's so old schooled

Daadu: it's not old schooled idiot it's our culture. Isse chhodo.... hello young lady... what's your name?

Shivaay: bataya toh sahi Anika....

Daadu: are you young lady?

Shivaay's jaw dropped but Anika giggles sliently recieving a glare from her boss.... young boss. The old one's so friendly.

"Daadu...."

"Shut up.... you tell me"

"It's Anika.... sir"

Daadu: you can call me daadu

"No!!!" Clearly refused Shivaay.

Daadu: why not?

Shivaay: you're my daadu!!!

He winched like a kid shocking Anika more. Is he the same rude guy? Questioned her mind.

Daadu: what's wrong with you bil......

"Daadu!!!!" He stopped him before he could complete on which he rolled his eyes. Shivaay sighed in relief his tacky pet name, according to him, was about to get revealed to the lady who's standing there.

Shivaay: Miss Anika you go and complete your work.

She nodded and went passing a genuine smile to Daadu. Shivaay looked at the not-so-old man who was staring the door.

"Daadu..." his grandson's voice brought him back. "Haan?" "Kya hua?"

Daadu: kuch nahi isska chehra kahin dekha dekha sa lag raha hai

"Huh?"

Daadu: kuch nahi tu yeh bata yeh nayi P. A. ka kya chakkar hai?

Shivaay turned to the glass partition between his and her cabin. Tucking his hand in his pant pocket and staring her he said "Kuch nahi Daada Ji"

Daadu: Daada Ji? Tab toh tere dimag mein kuch chal raha hai. Bata kya khichdi paka raha hai?

Shivaay looked at the old man cum his bestfriend smirking.

Daadu: look Shivaay..... I think you're gonna trouble this little girl. I am warning you Don't

Shivaay: don't assume things okay!!

Daadu: oh really!!!

Shivaay: yeah!! Now go and work. Yeh office hai garden nahi jo tehelne aa gaye

Daadu: excuse me. Daada hun tera tamiz se baat kar.

Shivaay: acha sorry.... Kuch kaam tha?

Daadu: haan woh...... kyu aaya tha main?

Shivaay laughed at his cute bestfriend. Both chatted for a while and Daadu left. Shivaay went to use washroom.

Knock Knock!!!

Anika's cabin was knocked twice. She was so engrossed in her work that she asked who ever it was to come in.

"Looks like someone's so busy" the old man spoke.

Anika snapped her head and found Daadu. She immediately stood up.

Anika: sir..... I am sorry I.....

Daadu: it's okay. I know my stupid grandson had overloaded you with work. I am sorry on his behalf.

Anika: no sir please don't do that. It's my job to follow every order from my boss and he's my boss and I am getting paid for it.

Daadu: I know my child. But still if he cross his limits don't hesitate even to ant size and come to me. I'll take his class.

Anika (giggled): okay sir!!

Daadu: I asked you to call me Daadu

Anika: but how can I? I am just a mere employee

Daadu: okay you're just an employee right?

"Yeah" answered a confused lady before him.

Daadu: okay so your I, Prithviraj Singh Oberoi, your Senior Boss ask you.... no order you to call him Daadu.

Anika laughed out loud seeing the dramatically side of her Senior Boss. Daadu too smiled seeing her laugh.

Daadu: ab toh bologi na?

Anika: okay sir...... Oops I mean Daadu

Daadu: that's like my child. Now continue your work I won't disturb you much.

Anika: it's not like that.

Daadu: okay.... continue

He left and she continued her work. Her work was too much but the time was very less. All she have to do is open the file, read and type the detials which is very easy but very time consuming. 'Cause she have to write the name of the employee, his/her age, when s/he had joined and/or resigned. The client report was name of the client/company when they started the project or it's due date.

Ghosh!!!! When is it gonna complete

It was 1 by now and still many files were untouched. Shivaay all the while was glancing her actions. She was working like a machine. He looked at the left side of her table and then to the right. Left side contain the files untounched and right side ones were completed. He was surprised to see the number files were less on the left side than right.

Ring ring!!!

Anika picked the receiver. "Hello" "In my cabin"

She looked up from the file. "Please not now!!! Bas thoda sa baaki hai. Please" she dropped the receiver and took the file.

Ring ring!!!

She closed her eyes and hit the file on her forehead lightly. Without picking the phone she went to his cabin.

Anika: yes!!!

She was hell annoyed and hungry because from last 28 hours she didn't ate a single piece of grain.

Shivaay: why did you refuse....

"Hadd hai!!! Jab pata hai itna kaam kar rahi hai fur bhi puchenge "why did you refuse" ab sidhe sidhe batao kya kaam hai? Warna main ja rahi hun" bursted a frustrated P.A. of Shivaay.

Shivaay: excuse me!!

Anika (sighed): I am sorry

Shivaay: you should be.... you have send some mails to MMM companys.

Anika: okay but may I use your Laptop?

Shivaay: yeah.

He handed the laptop and he started dictating. After a while all the mails were sent. Anika stood up from the chair and stumbled.

"What happened?"

"Nothing" she went to her cabin. Open, read and type. Open, read and type. This continued for another one hour. She skipped her lunch again.

Name:- Mrs. Catherine Adison

Age:- 69 (at the time of resigning)

Status:- Ex-employee

Jioning date:- 01/09/1977

Resignation date:- 22/02/2020

"Done!!!!" She huffed. She pressed the print button and went to the print on one corner of the cabin. She again stumbled but held the printer.

The papers were out. Her eyes were dropping. She shook her head and went to her boos's cabin placing the reports in a separate file.

"Come in" she got the permission as she knocked the door. She entered in.

"Here's the reports" he took it and read everything. A few minutes passed. He approved.

Shivaay: good!!! Now go and keep it in Daadu's cabin.

Anika (in a weak tired voice): Okay

Shivaay passed the file and she went out.

How she always manages to complete everything? I have to do something big!!!!

Ring ring!!!

He got disturbed by the ringtone of his brand new OPPO F19 Pro+ 5G. He saw it was his little princess calling.

"Hey Bhaiyaa" chirped Priyanka as the call was picked.

"Hello Princess" answered a fatherly brother.

Priyanka: what're you doing?

Shivaay: nothing you say

Priyanka: Chalo good I've not disturbed you

Shivaay: you never disturb me. Tell me what's up?

Priyanka: nothing just rang to talk to you. I am bored

Shivaay: why don't you have to study? You've got your exams next month

Priyanka: yeah I know. I just placed the book on the table. Took a short break to freshen up.

Shivaay: that's okay.

They chatted for a while as both the bro-sis duo was free. After a 15 minute talk Shivaay asked her to resume her studies and the hunged the call. He looked up and saw her cabin empty. He frowned.

Where's she?

He heard some noise outside his cabin. He got up from his seat and went out.

"What's happening?"

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