I have to convince to my bestie...
Shreya.
I have to start a mission…. As I already plotted plan in my mind.
"Hey idiot, what are you doing here?" I heard a voice from behind.
I turned my head to see who it was. Who it might be other than my bestie, Shreya.
Then I executed my plan, keeping an innocent face.
" What should I think? About our jobs" I kept a sad face.
" Ohh… I am in a job hunt. Almost job is to confirm but I have to face the final round of interview that is the HR interview tomorrow" she said with excitement.
" Ohh..what is that company name?" I asked her.
She gave me details of that company.
I don't know what should I do if she selected for that job. All my plans will be wasted.
Only one person who I can help me now that is Mr. Karthik. I have to speak to him….
Shreya dragged me inside the room as she wanted to ask suggestions, what dress she has to wear for the interview.
I spend some time with her as that she doesn't feel that I was not happy with her.
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We completed our dinner and time was almost 9 at night. Shreya got a call from her parents and was busily talking on the phone. I was waiting for the opportunity to talk with Mr.Karthik when my friend is busy in her work. I was eagerly waiting for Karthik to talk with him about Arvind Anna and Shreya.
I heard a car horn from the terrace. It was Karthik's car and ran like a kid to his flat to meet him. When he was unlocking the door, I stood behind breathing heavily as ran from the terrace.
" Is everything okay?" he asked me.
I nodded with a smile.
" oh my god. you really scared me, the way you come to me. Do you know, how much I am worried ?" he said.
" Sorry. Actually, I want to talk with you about something important." I said hesitantly fiddling my fingers.
He was staring at me with blinking his eyes.
" What? You can say whatever there in your mind" he asked me.
" That…that. I need one help from you" I was stammering.
" Help!" he raised one of his eyebrows.
"Okay, first come inside." He invited him into his house.
I stayed for one whole day, but I didn't notice how beautiful his house is.
"Now tell me, what help you want?" he asked me.
" Actually, Shreya got selected in the job and going to attend the final round. So…so…" I didn't complete the sentence.
" So you want your friend to be selected in the final round. Isn't it?" he questioned.
" No…." I said in a loud voice.
" then…" he surprised.
" She should not be selected in the job" I answered in low voice.
" What! Are you really her friend?" he questioned.
" yes, I am really her best friend and I want to not select in that job," I said stubbornly.
" Are you kidding me!" he looked at me in disbelief.
" Yes, if she got rejected in this job. I can convince her to join in Arvind Anna's company" I said in a calm tone.
" You too wanted both Arvind Anna and Shreya together. Isn't it?" I asked him.
" Already, I convinced anna to offer the job to Shreya. Still, I have to convince my stupid friend" I smiled.
" You are really so... clever" he smirked.
" Okay then, if it is all your plan to get back together. I am always with you. Okay, I need that company details" Karthik accepted to help me.
"Thank you" I replied with a wide smile.
" Shall I tell you one thing with you?" he asked me.
Hmmm… I looked at him.
" You look more beautiful with a smile on your face. Keep smiling…" he said looking into my eyes.
While we were talking, Shreya came to us.
" Hey idiot, I was searching for you on the terrace for a long time. You are talking with him" she asked seriously.
"What are you doing at this time?" she asked me.
Actually… we were talking about ….I stammered.
" Job…" Karthik said.
"Whose job?" Shreya questioned.
"She was asking if there are any job vacancies for her," Karthik said Shreya.
" Oh… if there are any vacancies please let her know. She really needs a job" Shreya requested.
" Okay. I will inform you if there are any job vacancies." Karthik said.
"Okay then … good night" we both left to our room.
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The next day morning, Shreya went for an interview with confidence.
I was feeling guilty to cheat my best friend. On the other hand, I was waiting eagerly for her to know what happened in that interview. As I would not stop my anxiety I called Karthik.
He didn't attend my call. I was cursing in my mind idiot, stupid,…..
I got a message from him.
" Our plan is successful. 👍. sorry to disconnect your call, I am busy in a meeting.".
I smiled. I felt sorry to curse him.
" Thank you so much" I replied.
" What is the next plan?" he messaged me.
" Have to think," I replied.
" Okay, I am busy. We can talk later, bye" he messaged me.
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After two hours, Shreya came with a sad face. I felt bad about seeing her like that but I had no other option.
" What happened?" I asked her casually.
I mean innocent faces as if I don't know anything.
" I didn't select in that job" she replied.
" it's okay … you can attend another job," I said.
"hey… but I have to send half of the salary to home. What should I do now?" she said in a worried tone.
She left a job for me and I am the reason she didn't select for her job. I felt like a traitor in our relationship.
" I know I am the reason whatever happening with you," I said controlling my tears.
" Never think like that. I am your best friend. " she hugged me.
" you really think I am your best friend?" I asked her.
" Yes, what should I do to prove to you," she asked me.
" Then join in Arvind Anna's company as there is vacancy related to your profile," I said looking for a positive reply.
" Please dear" I pleaded her.
" I don't want a job through references or obligations. Moreover, I can't bear his hurting words," she answered with a serious face.
" Nothing will happen, dont stress yourself. I will speak with Arvind Anna" I assured her.
" I am tired now. I don't want to speak anything now. I want to take rest" she slept on the bed.
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After 3 days, I got a call from vamshi.
Vamshi: Hey angel, I just reached Hyderabad. Coming to meet you.
I was silent as he doesn't know that we vacated our hostel.