By evening we are all lined up, waiting for the arrival of our new boss. I'm called for some urgent work by the HR department; handing over the bouquet to Anusha, I make my way downstairs. Guests have already arrived and they are headed to the dining room, where the new boss is interacting.

I go to my cabin, mail the important document to the HR, and grab my purse and come down running to dash something hard, "Oh god sorry, I wasn't watching where I was g....." looking up I see my horror standing in front of me; my nightmare is standing in front of me wearing Armani. This is a dream, will wake up now and find it's just a horrible dream. I can see the confusion on his face; he is holding my arm tight, looking at me as if I'm a dream. Pushing him hard, I run as fast as my legs can take me.

The touch of him wants me scrubbing my whole body. I hear him call my name but I'm running so fast chanting over and over again, He cannot be my new boss. Entering the lady's room, my tears start rolling.

Is this some sort of joke? God can't be so cruel. This cannot be happening. Shit, what do I do now? Reminding myself to be calm; he doesn't have the power to make me feel inferior or bad. Should quitting the job and moving to some other place would be a better decision? That will be a good idea but I don't have enough cash? I try to keep myself composed. Remember Vasuda, you are divorced just ignore him and it can be done, you don't have to see him every day, just a few days, and you are Arjun sir's secretary so you don't need to see him every day. I grab the tissue paper with trembling hands, wipe up the sweat on my face, wash my face, and try pacifying my heart which is beating rapidly.

I hear somebody entering the washroom, to my relief it is Anusha.

"Hey Vasuda, where were you? I was searching for you everywhere" she questions me while reapplying her lipstick.

"Busy with some work" I grab some issues papers to pat my face.

"Did you see the new boss? How my god, he is Adonis, such a fine specimen of a man, most of the girls have gone weak on their knees just watching him. Dont know how my poor heart can survive here watching and crushing over him every single day" she sighs.

I don't react knowing the real obnoxious face of this man.

"Come on Vasuda, let's go to the dining area" Anusha drags me to the dining area.

When we parted he destroyed my faith in marriage and love, completely ruined me, but once you decide you're strong enough you can't tolerate anybody to take you down personally, emotionally, and financially.

As we reach the dining area, we locate Arjun sir.

"Excuse Arjun sir", I call him.

He looks back "Hey hi Vasuda, we made it".

"Yes sir, congratulation sir, immensely happy for the company, hope we make it big"

"Yes, we will," Arjun sir says while sipping on champagne.

"Sir, I wanted the permission to go home early? Zia is waiting for me" I desperately want to go home.

"But the dinner isn't started yet, have dinner and then leave" Arjun sir advises me.

"Sir it's getting late will have dinner at home" I'm on nerves.

"Are you sure Vasuda? Arjun asks.

"Yes sir" Turning around, I come face to face with my horror, Aadi Walia, my ex-husband.

"Sorry sir", I try to move but he is blocking my path.

"Hey Vasuda let me introduce you to Mr. Aadi Walia, our new Partner in our business, for now, he is just with us for two weeks but hopefully he will keep maintaining the collaboration" Arjun introduces us and I'm doomed.

I don't meet the eyes of the person who I hate with intensity.

"Aadi this is Vasuda Arora, our well efficient staff and my PA, I snatched her from my dad"

He speaks in his rich vocal tone and his voice creating goosebumps over my body as usual even after so many years "Glad to meet you Ms. Arora" I nod.

"Excuse me, sir; I need to get going, will see you tomorrow".

Running through my feet to reach home as fast as I can. By the time I reach home tiredness has taken over me and made me very uneasy. My daughter comes running, "Mum you came home early" Zia sits on my lap.

"Yes, baby" Hugging her tight, I can't stop crying.

"Mum, why are you crying?" Zia is confused seeing me in this state.

"Nothing baby, mum had a rough day," I hold her while wiping my tears.

"Should I get mummy her favorite ice cream?" my baby questions me innocently.

"No baby, mum wants just your hug."