" Do I  need to explain everything to you? Can't you use your common sense?"

Aryan was quiet. There was no point in saying anything in defense. His boss hated excuses, even if they were valid and he was quite used to his yelling.

Not that he didn't feel bad about it.

" Are you listening to me, Aryan?"

"Yes Sir!"

" Then go and review the contract and highlight all the clauses that I have been repeating to you the whole week!"

He hadn't repeated anything. They only had a conversation about the contract two days ago, in which he mentioned about the clauses which were important but never said anything about highlighting them while printing.

Well he should have know, but he was also  a human after all. Amongst all the duties dumped on him, he didn't think of it.

And his boss, most definitely didn't had to shout on him.

" Are we clear?"

"Yes sir", Aryan nodded.

"Fine. Now get out!"

Aryan went to his desk silently and started doing the work assigned to him while thinking about the time before he had joined the job.

RK Constructions, famous for building numerous malls, apartments, buildings and hotels was led by the sharp and astute Ranbir Kohli. Aryan had thought that he was lucky to get a job in such a reputed company.

Well, that was two years ago.

Since the day he joined, all that he got know was stress, stress and lots of stress. With a boss as strict and short tempered as Ranbir, he was bound to get in tight spots often. His boss never appreciated him, not even once. But for the slightest of the slightest mistake, he starts yelling.

Sighing, Aryan returned his attention to the computer.

*****

To say Ranbir Kohli was angry would be and understatement. He was furious and livid. Yes, he was shrewd, arrogant and short tempered, but not even once dishonest in his work.

And this person had the audacity to steal from him!

He had a doubt and had asked his men to do a detailed check. Had he not, he would have suffered a huge loss in business.

Even though he had cancelled the deal and saved his company, his rage wasn't calmed.

And he took out his fury on his assistant.

He knew it wasn't fair but Ranbir wasn't the kind to show sympathy. According to him, being soft hearted was the biggest mistake in the competitive world in which he lived in.

"Did you do what I said?" Ranbir called one of his trusted men.

"Yes boss! There is a lot of dirt on that guy! Affairs, drugs and what not!"

"Well, expose him."

"Are you sure sir? He'd be ruined."

"That's what I want"

"Okay, boss, as you wish!"

He smirked and cut the call. He was never the one to interrupt in other people's affairs, BUT if anyone dare cross the boundary with him, he makes sure the person pays a heavy fine.

Forgiveness is not his thing.

That is Ranbir Kohli!

*****

Prachi Mehra was always the one to stay firm on her decision. Her professionalism is her most notable trait and she hates playing dirty games.

"Have you given it a thought, Miss Aditi?"

"Look I have no time for your bullshit!  Your designs are crap and I'm not going to wear such hideous outfits for the shoot!"

Prachi looked down and calmed her temper. When she raised her head again, she had a smirk on her face.

"I am sure Ravi Verma has given you an attractive offer, isn't it?"

The model was surprised but covered it up quickly.

"I get many offers. That's none of your business!"

"Don't bullshit me!", Prachi shouted, her anger visible. "I know why you are throwing these tantrums. Don't forget I was the one who launched you and i can very well throw you out!"

Aditi stared at her, wide eyed and in fear.

"You really think Ravi will work with an upcoming model? ", Prachi snorted. "He is fooling you in his pathetic attempt to drag me down!"

Aditi gulped. " How....can....you....."

"I have information that you have visited Ravi and I have enough experience to guess what is happening, she said. "You can't back down from the shoot since you have already signed the contract so you are intentionally causing trouble so that I myself kick you out!"

Aditi was hell shocked.

" Well, you've succeeded! Now get out!"

" Ma'am I am sorry" Aditi pleaded.

" Good Luck building a career now", Prachi smirked.

She was straightforward and sincere in all the projects she undertook. That is why she hates when someone plays cheap games with her. But she makes sure that she pays back the debt in full.

Unprofessionalism is not her thing.

That is Prachi Mehra!

*****

" We will do an outdoor shoot, in the beaches."

Shahana felt helpless.

" Our summer designs are ready. We can use them for the calendar shoot"

Her boss wasn't letting her speak.

" And this time, we will shoot with male models. That would be great!"

"Ma'am" Shahana called nervously.

"What?" Prachi turned towards her.

" All the arrangements have been made for the calendar shoot. And, the models are also ready......"

" The models are not ready. Aditi ditched!"

" We anticipated it, so, the other models are....."

" I lost interest in that theme" Prachi said casually. " That's why I have planned a new one. Work on it, now!"

" But ma'am, on such a short notice.....",  she stopped on seeing her boss' glare.

"Tell me shortly that you can't do the job for which you are paid", Prachi sneered.

She gulped. " I will do it ma'am."

" Very well. Now you can leave."

She hung her head low and returned to her desk.

Shahana Arora had high hoped and expectations when she had joined Mehra Designs two and a half years ago. Alas! It all went drown in the drain when she began working with the smart but arrogant Prachi Mehra. 

Her boss treated her as if she was a robot. She knew about work ethics.... but still, she was a human too! Some days, she is expected to work continuously, without any rest, and pretend as if it was as easy as drinking a mojito! (she prefers milkshakes, but still!)

There was no one to whom she could complain. Thinking about the money that will reach her account at the end of the month, she began working again.

*****