#RiAnsh FF : Tale As Old As Time (Ch-5 on Pg. 4) - Page 3

Originally posted by: RiyaVaghani

Well here goes the next part in Riddhima's POV

~~The First Day And A Deal With The Devil~~

I'm still thinking what to wear.... I wear pastel pink high neck top with white jeans or I could wear blue shirt and black jeans.

I think I'll go with blue and black! Black suits me...

Anyways, so after giving Alden his breakfast and kisses and imagining him wishing me luck for my first day, I took the 6 AM bus. This way, I'll get to the office at 6:30 and I can get ready by 7:30. By which time, my boss will be there.

I reached the office on time without any hindrances except a little puppy with cute eyes that make me want to adopt him too. He was actually already adopted. I reached at 6:30, hoping that I'd set everything up, but I got a little surprise myself.

When I reached at the office, I found out that my boss had already arrived and asked me to go to his office as soon as I reach there.

A kind lady escorted me there. I hope we can be friends in future...

I knocked on the door.

"Come in." A cold voice replied.

When I went inside, I found him sitting on his chair, examining some papers.

When I was within a few metres' distance, he looked up with a mocking look in his eyes. When he saw me, for a second, he was surprised, but then he quickly changed back to his demeaning expression. And I knew this was going to go down.

"So, Miss Riddhima Sharma, You're late on your first day! Not a very good way to make an impression, don't you think?"

"Of course, it would be, if I were late. But I wasn't, Sir. My joining letter clearly stated that I had to report at 7 AM. If anything, I'm early."

"Back-talking. Not a good way to make an impression either. And If your joining letter stated that you have to report at 7, it means that you report at 6. Don't you know event he basic things?"

"With all due respect, Sir, my reporting time was 7, so I am before time. If my letter said 6, I would be here by 6. Thank you for informing me. What would you like me to do, first, Sir?"

He was slightly shocked with my reply. Maybe he expected me to hang my head low and apologize. Well, too bad for him, I'm not letting anyone control how I feel from now on...

He quickly recovered his expression and replied, "Get me a coffee, two sugars. And I've asked the helper to put the files of some old projects on your desk, scan those files and send them to me within 30 minutes and get my coffee in 5 minutes. Ask Ahaana to show you around the place."

"Sir, I don't know who Ahaana is."

"The receptionist who escorted you here, now get me my coffee! Fast!"

I ran out of there and quickly asked Ahaana, the directions to the office kitchen. I made a coffee in exact two minutes and ran with tray, careful not to spill any. Luckily, I wore sandals and not heels.

I knocked on his door. "Your coffee, sir"

"Come in and don't knock from now on. It's annoying."

"Okay, sir"

"And you're 37 seconds late. Did you put two sugars?"

"Yes, Sir. I will keep track of time from now onwards, Sir." and then muttered underneath my breath, "He needs some sugar in his attitude too"

"Hmm? What?"

"Nothing, Sir"

"Okay, now go scan the files I told you about. I don't like lousy work, procrastination or repeating things. I need my work done. Quick!"

"Yes, sir"

I ran again and ask Ahaana where my office would be, she said it's right behind Sir's office. It has a joint wall with his office. When I reached there, I realized it's not a wall. It's just glass separating both. Well... This is going to be embarrassing and weird and uncomfortable.

I quickly scanned the files he gave me. One of the names in the files sounded familiar... Raichand Industries... It's too familiar, I don't remember where I heard it but I know that I heard it somewhere. I shunned thoughts and finished the work he gave me.

After sending those files to them, I went to his room for further instructions through an attached door from my office to his which I didn't see before.

When I entered...

"Further instructions for me, Sir?"

"Yes, You have to accompany me to a place. I have to explain your work to you."

"But I already read the job description."

"This is different and everything is not written in the job description."

Everything was weird after that. Firstly, his tone suggested that this was a concerning matter. Secondly, he asked me to accompany him in HIS car. Thirdly, there was an awkward and empty silence between us throughout the journey. Lastly, when we reached there, he opened the door for me like a true gentleman, which I didn't think he was.

Then, he took me to this apartment building... Okay, this is scary.... Now he took me to an apartment.

It's a beautiful place. There's living room when we enter. Blue sofa, A TV just opposite to it, all the other furniture is black, the walls are off white. It's a beautiful place. There's a table there. He pointed towards the sofa, suggesting that I sit.

He sat opposite to me and I noticed some papers on the desk.

"It's an NDA."

"What?"

"You don't know what an NDA is? It's-"

"I know what a Non Disclosure Agreement is! I don't understand what I can't tell anyone..."

Boss looked like... Let's just say, if looks could kill, I'd be in my grave right now.

'Firstly, NEVER interrupt me and secondly... This agreement is regarding the job. If you don't want to keep the job after what I'm about to tell you, you are not allowed to disclose our conversation to anyone and let me warn you firsthand, I am capable of many things that you are not aware of. So it would be better for you if don't disobey me!"

I was about to ask why I would leave the job. I really needed it to get financially independent so that I could finally leave my father. But my sweet words escaped my sweet mouth, my sweet Boss sweetly continued...

"And before you interrupt, let me finish. If you take this job, you will stay in my mansion where my family and my closest circle of staff lives. You will receive training and a year's contract which you cannot break at any cost and even after that, our NDA stands."

"B-But I have a life apart from this job! I cannot live with you and what training!?"

"You must sign the NDA first."

"Fine!"

I read the documents and sign them.

"Now what?"

"Well, firstly, I'll remind you, you cannot speak to our conversations to anyone except those who already know and-"

"I know that! I read the papers right in front of you!"

And there was the deadly look again. I need Alden to save me right now.

"WHAT did I tell you about interrupting me?"

"Sorry, Sir. Please go on"

"Anyways, you have read the contract so I'll just tell you. I am a very big businessman and my empire is not built solely on legal business...."

Great! Riddhima! JUST GREAT!!! Now you've gotten yourself involved in illegal stuff!!

"I mostly own the Underworld"

Okay! WAIT! WHAT!!!!!!!!!!!!????? Wait like the ACTUAL MAFIA!? Hats off to you Riddhima!! Only you can get stuck with such problems!

Then I realized he was saying something.

"Miss Sharma?"

"Yes, Sir?"

"Are you listening to me?"

"Sorry, Sir! Could you repeat it? The fact that I work for an Underworld Don isn't the most common thing a person would come across... It's something people need time digest."

"I won't repeat myself again. And I was saying that if you work for me, you will have to train to learn how to defend yourself and be able to protect at least yourself if not anyone else. I have many enemies. It will affect a lot of things. Especially your life. Your father can be in danger too. So if you take up this job, you must think carefully."

He clearly doesn't want me here. Neither do I, you self obsessed man! But I'm forced! I'll have to take this job! Even if it puts my so-called father in danger! Besides, I'm done being manipulated and used by my father. I'm taking this job. I don't care about my father!!

"I'll take the job."

He looked startled. He raises an eyebrow and asks, "Are you sure?"

"Yes"

"Okay, inform your father and move out immediately. I'll give you today to settle in but you must report regularly from tomorrow."

"At 6, sir?" I smirk.

"Yes, at 6." He says with an annoyed look.

We walk back to the car and sit inside. He seems to be thinking something.

"I will drop you at your house, be ready within 2 hours, I'll pick you up by 10 and then we'll go to the mansion."

"It'll only take 45 minutes, Sir"

Again, I surprise him. It is a very common stereotype that girls take a lot of time to pack. Well, in your face, sexists!! I smirk and sit back as the car drives by parks and kids playing in them.

"Why?" he suddenly asks.

"What?"

"Why did you take the job?"

"Because I need it."

"Even though it puts your only family in danger?"

"Yes."

I think he understood that I hated my father. I only just realized how truly great his man in front of me must be. He's barely a few years older then me and he is the King of the Underworld. He's admirable and dangerous at the same time. And that's never a good combination.

So I looked away and stared out of the window.

"You don't like your father much, do you?"

"With all due respect sir, that is none of your business."

"Okay, first of all, EVERYTHING my assistant does is my business. You must be emotionally and physically well and there must be no secrets. If I ask you something, you must answer honestly and completely. Or there will be consequences."

Now he's pissing me off. So I have to tell him everything just because I work with him? He doesn't own me! Nobody does!!

Well, considering I'm going to be living in his house... it seems like I'm getting free from one controlling manipulator's captivity and going into another's.

But I'm angry.

"Ever heard of professional boundaries, Mr. Raisinghania?"

"I do not appreciate back answering Miss Sharma"

"And I don't appreciate you overstepping your limits, Mr. Raisinghania."

"I don't follow limits, Ms. Sharma, I set them."

"Well, Mr. Raisinghania, you don't own me. I work for you and I will open up about my personal issues when I feel like you can be trusted with them."

"You do know I can fire you for talking to me like that, don't you?"

"I do and by all means, go on! Fire me! But I will not discuss my personal life with my employer."

"You know, you intrigue me, Miss Sharma."

And I say as the car pulls up at my house and I open the door...

"Well, what can I say, Mr. Raisinghania? I'm full of surprises!"

And I walk away with a smirk on my face.

So.... Riddhima was savage, huh? 😎

Originally posted by: RiyaVaghani

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Originally posted by: RiyaVaghani

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>~An Important Clue And A New Friend~<

Vansh's POV

I was sitting in my office when she came. I had made up my mind about making this new assistant quit. So I came early and thought I would scold her and overwork her so she would quit. But when I saw her.... When I realised she was was the same woman from last night... It was surprising, to say the least. But then I thought I must go on with the plan. I tried to overwork her. I gave her so many files to scan in 30 minutes and she completed the task like it was nothing. And I was impressed. So, I gave her a chance. She's annoying but she is confident and has no emotional ties with anyone. She clearly hates her father and even though it was somewhat surprising, I let it go after some time. It is in my advantage, after all. But her attitude... I'll have to do something about it!

Coming back to the important topic, now that I have established a stable career, I can start investigating my mother's death. I can start looking for the traitor. And I know exactly where to start.

My men retrieved the kidnapper's mobile phone. It has been out of service for a long time and it was damaged too. So, it might take some time to retrieve it.

But when I find that traitor... I'm going to make him pay. I'll make him suffer so much that even his soul would tremble at my name.

Now I'm on my way to pick up Miss Sharma. She's an intriguing person. I've never met someone like her.

The driver pulled up at her place. She was ready in her blue shirt and black high waist jeans with one bag and a... cat?

Wait! She has a cat!? Don't be surprised, Vansh. What has happened to you!? You're supposed to be emotionless. Thousands of people shudder at your name. You're the greatest King. Stop staring at her and stop feeling.

The driver put her bag in the boot. And she sat in the car with her cat.

"Alden, this is my employer, Mr. Raisinghania. Mr. Raisinghania, meet Alden, my best friend."

The tom growled at me.

"Oof! Looks like he doesn't like you much."

He snuggled close in her lap.

"I don't want cat hair in my car."

"Don't worry, he rarely sheds."

WHY does she always have a comeback ready?

"Okay."

Then we sat in silence as the driver drove to VR Mansion.

There was visible surprise on her face when she saw the mansion.

Clearly, she remembered how she came here last night and very clearly, she was surprised that she was going to live in this place. But what was not clear was why I felt happy that she liked it.

"You have a beautiful home."

"Thank you. Your luggage will be kept in your room, I'll introduce you to everyone."

"Okay."

She followed me to the living to room. Everyone was sitting there. Well, mostly everyone, Siya was, suspiciously, not there.

"Where's Siya?" I asked Daadi.

"She's in the library, beta"

"Oh Okay! Well, everyone this is..."

"YOU MUST BE BHAI'S NEW ASSISTANT!!"

Oh there she is! My baby sister!

"Yes, Ma'am."

"Oh call me Siya! You're elder than me! And what's your name? And OH MY GOD!!! You have a cat! Olivia will have a new friend! YAY!! Come on, let me introduce you to everyone... This is my Daadi..."

"Hello, Beta, you can call me Daadi too!"

She bent and touched her feet. Interesting, Very interesting.

"May you always be happy in life."

"Thank you, Daadi"

"Okay, now this is my Chacha and this my Chachi, and this is Ishani, my step-sister and this this is Aryan, my cousin."

She turned to me "Bhai, where is that-"

"Siya!"

"I mean... Where is step-mom?"

"Mom is in her room." Ishani answered.

"Okay, anyways, since Siya has already taken over, I'll be in my study, working."

I walk away. Angre meets me at the door of the study.

"So... What happened? Did she take up the job?"

"Wow, buddy! That's the first thing you wanted to ask? You traitor!"

"Okay, stop being dramatic and tell me!"

"Yes, she did, unfortunately."

"I told you! She's good!"

"Why are you being so insistent?"

"I'm not. Now let's talk about the search. The phone was found on the kidnapper's body. The phone is being retrieved by our tech team. They said it will take, at least, 6 days."

"Ask them to get it done in 3."

"They can't."

"Hire another team to do it then! I need it done within 3 days! I have a business trip this month and I want all this done before the trip."

"Okay. Did you tell Siya?"

"No and I'm not going to. She has a weak heart. I cannot give her stress."

"Okay. But I think she deserves to know."

"I'll think about it. Now go, make sure everything is set for Miss Sharma. Her training begins tomorrow."

"Yeah!"

And he walked out, leaving me in my thoughts of this interesting young lady.

Riddhima's POV

Siya is such a friendly person. She's helping me unpack. It's only been half an hour since I came here and we're already friends. Alden ran off to play with Olivia. They look so adorable together!!

"What are you doing tomorrow?" She asked.

"I don't know my schedule, yet. But I think I'll be training half the day and doing my job the other half."

"Don't worry, if my brother tries to overwork you, we can complain to Daadi."

"It's my job, Siya. I must do it. Besides, if he does something wrong, I'll take care of it myself. You should've seen his face, today!"

"Really? What happened?"

"My joining letter had 7 AM timing and he was here at 6 saying that I should've come early. Maybe he thought I would apologize or something. Instead, I answered him sayin if my joining letter said 6, I would come at 6."

"Wait, you back answered my brother?"

I shrugged, "Yeah"

"Wait, you mean you actually back answered my brother and you still have the job?"

"Uhm... yeah?"

"Do you even know what he does to the people who backanswer him?"

"Fires them?"

"He kills them, Riddhima. If you have the job of his assistant then you must know what he does..."

"I do."

"So you know how dangerous he is, right?"

"I do."

"Why would you take the job then?"

"Siya... I can't give you any more explanation than that I needed the job."

She nodded. "It's okay, I understand." She walked to me and took my hand.

"If it ever gets overwhelming to you, you can talk to me, okay?"

"Thanks, Siya."

She hugged me. Only Alden hugs me. It feels good. I feel home right now. Here. I feel more like home here than my actual home.

That hellhole. Where my monstrous father lives. The moment I told him I'd give him 75% of what I earn, he didn't even ask where I work or where I would live. He let me go. Just like that. Just as I thought, Money matters to him more than I do. And I actually thought that he would improve one day. I thought he would love me one day. But that day never came. Now I don't want it. I don't care if he loves me some day now. Because I have grown to hate him. But that doesn't change the fact that he's my father. I hate the only person in the world whom I can call family. But then again, there's Alden. He'll always be my family.

Alden's having a lot of fun with Olivia. My baby's got a new friend too. And she's so adorable!!!!!

"Come on! Let's have lunch!" Siya said.

"Now?"

"Yeah..."

"But it's still 11..."

"In this family, which is barely a family, we all eat whenever we want. We don't sit on the table like a normal family and talk and have fun together."

"Oh"

"So, come on!! Let's go before they finish the Biryani!!"

I laugh and follow her.

This is it. I've escaped. One more year, and then I can leave this job and go far away.

Somehow, I know it's going to be very difficult. Because this place feels home. and not just in the literal meaning of the word. I feel... safe here. Which I shouldn't considering the looks everyone except Dadi and Siya were giving me. But for some reason, I did. And I'm not sure if that's good because if I get too attached with the people here, it will be difficult for me to leave this place.

But I'm ignoring it and enjoying this while I can. I'm not going to let my past or my future ruin my present.

Things are finally looking like they're falling into place.

Let's just hope they stay that way.

A/N: I know this chapter might seem somewhat mundane but I have further things planned so please keep up with me and watch the events unfold.

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~> The Journey And The Progress<~

Riddhima's POV

My next whole week was spent in training and getting a hold of Mr. Grumpy Raisinghania's schedule. But I got familiar with it. His bodyguard, Angre, whom I call 'bro', trained me... He said I was a natural and that I learn quickly.

I woke up before sunrise in the morning, ran around the entire mansion area, got ready, had my breakfast with Siya, Alden, and Olivia and organized Sir's schedule.

Then I followed him to his meetings or trained whenever there was no other work, so my lunch was indefinite. Sometimes I had lunch with him, sometimes with Bro or sometimes at home with the my gang. And once I didn't have any lunch at all.

By evening time, me and Sir wrap up everything and get back. Daadi being the sweetest person she is, prepares snacks for us. Then we retire to our rooms before dinner. I use the gym sometimes or Siya's library... DAMN that girl has AMAZING collection!! Or I play with Alden and Olivia in the backyard lawn.

I barely interacted with the other family members or staff. After Dinner, Siya, Bro, Me and our cuties watch a movie together and then the others go to sleep while I grab a book and go for a late night walk. Like the first time I saw this place.

This mansion has a very special aura. Siya told me that it was her birth mother who designed this place. They told me that Anupriya Raisinghania, her step-mother, who is the b word according to Siya (and me, frankly! She's very rude!), married their father despite knowing that he only loved her sister and always will. She had suggested that if they married, Vansh and Siya would get a mother and Ishani, a father. But she never intended to actually give her love to Vansh or Siya. They were brought up by their grandmother.

All Anupriya wanted was enough money to raise her own kid. Ishani was demanding and Anupriya gave in to her every wish. She turned into a typical spoiled child. From what I gathered, both mother-daughter duo take very high regard of their high stature in society. They made it very clear from the first day that I to strictly follow Sir's orders and not meddle in their life.

Chacha and Chachi were polite and sweet, they didn't exactly show their dislike for me, but I know that they don't like the fact that Sir owns everything and I work for him. So, at one point, they will stop faking it and show their true face.

Aryan is another matter altogether. He is live-and-let-live kind. He parties, has fun, works, and earns, on his own basis. He didn't want to follow into the family 'business'. He wanted to go for the IT, so he works somewhere else but helps out Sir occasionally.

Like he did 3 days back. Sir asked me to visit Aryan and bring him a phone in his possession along with some other papers. He sent Bro with me and asked us to be extra careful. When I asked what was so important in that phone that sir himself interfered, bro asked me to stay away from this matter saying it's dangerous. I tried to argue but you know, he behave so much like a typical protective brother, it's hard to convince him of anything!

They haven't involved me in the illegal stuff yet (which I am grateful for) because my training isn't complete. I am curious as to how things work but I didn't question much because as much normal as he acts, I know my boss is a very dangerous person and I mustn't push too hard.

Which brings me to today... Today, Sir was in a very angry mood because he had a big business deal in Paris which the other party postponed. He was so pissed, he skipped her breakfast. Which made him even more angry. He gets very cranky with an empty stomach. Then, I quickly prepared a sandwich for him, which he finally ate after much much argument in the car. By the time we reached the office, he was almost okay when Ahaana came in with another bad news.

The Paris deal was cancelled.

That was the last straw for him. He asked me to dig out all older cases, controversies,etc. related to that company. Anything that would give us an upper hand over them. I understood perfectly what he was doing. In simple words, he was going to blackmail them into selling their company shares to him at the minimum price possible and then he would ruin the company and make it go bankrupt.

And honestly, I don't know how... but he somehow manage to do this in one day. One long, tiresome day for me, bro and him but in ONE DAY!! He ruined a company in one day!!

It only shows how dangerous he is. Everyone in the family either fear him or adore him. Honestly, there's nothing adorable about him, but who am I to judge... I've barely know him for a week.

But he is the most obnoxious, arrogant, bossy-boots I've ever met!!

Well, he is my boss... but still!!

Great! Now I'm thinking about him even in my alone time! What is even wrong with you, Riddhima!? This is a beautiful night, there are magnificent trees here, plush grass, gentle wind, and you are thinking of a person who already occupies your brain during your working hours? Get yourself together, girl! He's a very dangerous man!

Well, he is a handsome man...

FOCUS! Riddhima! Focus! He's your boss and you despise him!

Vansh's POV

I was in my room, I took of my suit and lay on the bed, staring at the ceiling.

I got changed, thought of eating something, then thought I won't die if I don't have my dinner for one day.

This has been a tiresome day, though. Taking down a company is not a small task. And in one day? Definitely not! But the way Riddhima managed it was commendable. I didn't expect such hard work from her. She has that goal oriented mindset... She never wavers from her path once she sets her mind to it. Definitely a beauty with brains. She absolutely loves reading. She reads in her free time and reads at night too. I watch her when I go on my night walks to the forest. Always with a book in her hands and walking barefoot on the lawn.

Frankly, I am unable to let that image out of my mind. It's utterly haunting and heavenly beautiful.

It's a very creepy thing to do, I know... I'm basically stalking her but... I can't help it. She has become an irreplaceable part of my life within a week. Which is not good. So, I didn't go on a walk tonight.

I'm just sitting in my room, working, 'til I feel sleepy. And yet, she doesn't leave my thoughts. Damn this girl!! My emotions are all going haywire!!

Today, every little thing was making me angry. And yet, she managed everything perfectly. It's like she knows me since years. It's very scary, to be honest. She knew that I get very pissed when I don't have my breakfast but I don't have my breakfast when I'm hungry. So, she prepared me a sandwich and ate my head until I ate it. She's so stubborn.

Okay, Vansh, delete the last 5 minutes of your thought process. That never happened. Good, now go to sleep!

*FIVE MINUTES LATER*

I'm going on a walk. It's not like she'll see me anyways! I'll just go, walk around a bit, and come back. I won't stare at her.

Nope! Nuh uh! I definitely won't!

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