Suddenly he left my hand and moved away from me. I didn't understand why he did like that. He kneeled down on one leg holding his ears with crossed hands and said sorry.
" When I am angry, I will always be out of control. I never shout on you. Don't keep that face now." he pleaded.
I have no words to speak at that moment. I just froze with his action. For the first time, I saw another side of Karthik which made me speechless.
As I remained quiet, he asked" whether I forgive him or not?"
"If my boss will be like this always, I am ready to join. But what if he again becomes arrogant?" I asked him with a smile.
"Hmm...I will slap on his cheeks very hard" he said playfully.
I took his palm into mine and made him stand normally. Still, I was confused to join his company as I have zero knowledge in that work.
" Frankly speaking, I don't have any experience in it," I asked him hesitantly.
" Don't worry, I will ask my staff to help you and even that person is still continuing in my company where you are going to replace her position." He answered.
" Okay, meet your morning. We can go together to the office" he said.
"No, I don't want to come with you. I think we have to maintain professional relations in office" I said sincerely.
" I too need a trusted and dedicated person like you in my company as there is one issue which I have to solve in the company," he said.
"Remember an important point, no one should know that we know each other earlier. I need the most trusted person at this time in my company"he added
I felt glad that he has so much trust in me but seriously I didn't understand what he really means.
Why he wanted me for that post when I am naive.?
" You will come to know once you join in the job," he said as he understood my confusion.
I nodded my head as I obeyed his words.
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It was a new beginning for both Shreya and me. As we both were going to join our new job only difference was that I was nervous whereas she was very excited to work with his boyfriend. Finally, we both got ready for our office. She was waiting for Arvind Anna as they both wanted to go together to the office. But I started half an hour earlier as I wanted to meet Arvind Anna's father. He was like a fatherly figure to me.
After a long time, I went to my old office to meet Arvind Anna's father to inform me that I am going to join Karthik's office. I felt guilty as I am leaving my job without prior notice.
I thought he might be disappointed with my decision but to my surprise, he apologizes to me as I was faced a problem because of his client. He also blessed me to have a bright future ahead.
" you will be safe in that company especially under the protection of Karthik," he said When I was about to leave to my new office.
Even the last hesitation was cleared with his assurance. I checked the time as it was my first day in my new office, I don't want to be late. I was very nervous as I had no knowledge of that work. Without wasting any time I booked a cab and reached my new company " Rainbow Fabric Ltd."
When I entered the office, I remembered our first encounter with Karthik in the elevator. I smiled inwards and slowly walked towards the reception.
I showed my appointment letter and then the receptionist asked me to wait as the HR head still not yet come to the office.
After half an hour, the receptionist informed me that the HR head called me. I walked hesitantly towards the HR cabin. He was a middle-aged person and noticed his nameplate on his desk, Mr. R. Nair. He introduced himself and asked how I can manage to get a job without an interview.
I don't know what to give a reply as he was right at his place. No one will get a job without an interview.
"that....." I was stammering.
" It is none of your business, Mr. Rajesh Nair. " Karthik said in a cold tone as he appeared from nowhere.
"If I give her appointment letter only your duty is to explain what is her work. I think you understand my words" he added.
" Okay, I understood sir" that person replied looking at me seriously.
" Miss.priya, meet me in my cabin" Karthik left to his cabin.
I excused myself and went to meet him in his cabin.
" Good morning, sir" I greeted him.
"Will you join me in breakfast?" he asked me which made me surprise.
"A few minutes back he was furious now he was talking as nothing happened earlier. Really he is a bipolar person" I thought inside.
"No, I have no such habit to have breakfast with my boss" I replied casually.
" We are alone in my cabin, don't be professional" he smirked looking at me.
"But I don't want to take advantage of our friendship in the profession" I answered him in low voice.
" Impressed, I like your attitude, Miss. Priya" he smiled.
He asked to wait and called someone over the intercom. After a few minutes, one pregnant lady entered the cabin.
"She is Mrs. Shruti. Present administrator and you are going to join in her place." He introduced that person.
I gave a professional shake hand and smiled at her.
"Welcome to our company" she replied.
"As you want to leave this job as early as possible. I want you to make her learn all your work. One more thing if anyone asks about Priya just tell them that she is your friend and you referred her. Hope you understand" Karthik said, she nodded her head with a smile.
"But I will be going to miss you dear" he added.
" I too" she replied with a sad face.
One thing I understood that Shruti is close to Karthik.
Shruti asked me to join with her cubicle. She explained to me the detail of the manufacturing industry, exports, and imports of their textiles.
I wonder within a short period, how would he expanded his business in the textile industry.
Really he is amazing.....
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It had been one week, I joined his company. Shreya was busy with Arvind Anna and their new project. I was very happy that they were working together and spending more time with each other. Even Arvind anna's father accepted their love. I was anxious about Shreya's dad as he was an orthodox person and it would be difficult to convenience for their marriage.
I observed Karthik, he always maintains professional relationships with all employees except Shruti...
Why? I wonder...
Shruti was a very friendly person and even she was very helpful in learning my work. She introduced me as her best friend to each and every staff in our company. She asked me to act as we were best friends as per Karthik's instructions. I was astonished by her behavior why she strictly following with Karthik's words.
It was her last day in this company as she was the seventh month pregnant. Due to the doctor's advice, she was resigning job. As I was curious to know, why she was following Karthik's words strictly I asked her finally.
She just smiled at me and said whatever he does, there will be meaning in it. I always trust him closing my eyes.
Really I was flabbergasted with her words...
But I didn't understand what might be the relation between both?
Friends?
Employee and employer?
Omg! I was really confused.