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Chapter Eighteen
'You smiling... I don't think I have ever seen you do that...'' He said and she suddenly stood stiff her face emotionless again
'Sorry Sir...'' She said and Raman chuckled a bit shaking his head as he said
'You are really weird...'' before he walked to the bathroom
Ishita stood there not sure what was going on. One minute he was nice the next he wasn't and reading him was really hard. She did not know what to expect but she had more important things to worry about. She needed to make sure Raman was in her corner, that way Aditya would be okay.
'What are you doing'' He asked startling her
'Sorry...'' She said turning and looking at him
'Why are you apologizing'' He asked
'Am not sure'' She said causing him to look at her critically before he walked to her saying
'Don't you have someplace to be'' He said
'No Sir...'' She said
'So you are just going to stand there all day long...'' He said
'Uhh... No... I just ...'' She began
'Whatever, just do not get in my house and DO not touch my things, or my bed, or my bathroom, or... Let us just say anything that isn't yours in this room, do not touch...'' He said
'Yes Sir...'' She answered and he walked away
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Bhalla Senior thought that there was no way Ishita was ever going to pull that off or try and insert herself into Raman's life. In a way he was grateful for that. Her job was simple, get close to Raman, push Shagun and the Aroras away and then get paid at the end of the day. That payment was inclusive of what they so ignorantly thought would be there penitence for what they did to her and her family.
Simple as it sounded it was not going to be easy as she needed someone to help therefore cue Abhimanyu
'Good Morning Mam...'' He said as he made his way to where Santosh was
'Yes good morning... How can I be of assistance'' Said Santosh
'I am Abhima...'' He began
'Yeah I know who you are'' Said Santosh
'Uhh Right... today is Mrs. Bhalla's first day and I am here to pick her up'' He said
'Her first day to what...'' Said Santosh
'Work... Because Romi and Raman are already at work I figured she must have been running late and so I came to pick her...'' Said Abhimanyu
'She is busy'' Said Santosh
'Doing what, if I may ask...'' He said
'Mam, I think we need to...'' Ishita came up looking at Abhimanyu before she pulled her scarf over her head
'Uhh Good Morning mam... ' Said Abhimanyu
'Good Morning Sir...'' Said Ishita
'Shall we leave, we are getting late'' He said
'Uhh... I am...'' Ishita began
'Mam, if you do not come with me it will mean problems for Raman Sir. My job and how well I do it is directly linked to you showing up at those offices'' He said
'Why... Why would... What am I to even do there'' Said Ishita
'Just leave... Stop pretending like this was not you doing, you are pissing me off'' Said Santosh irritated
'What about Aditya? ' Ishita started
'Romi is handling his enrollment to school. That is why I am the one picking you up'' Said Abhimanyu
'But...'' Said Ishita
'This way please ' Said Abhimanyu as he lead the way and Ishita with no option followed suit
She was nervous as hell and she knew that house was now going to be hell to stay in. But as much as Bhalla Senior was using, she needed to make sure that her goal as to why she was there was also fulfilled. It did not make sense why they needed to go to all these strength to make sure that Raman and Shagun did not happen. It was way too much effort which meant there was another underlying reason why but she did not care to know.
'Sir... May I ask you something'' She said
'Sure... And Mam, please call me Abhi ...'' Said Abhimanyu
'Then call me Ishita, Sir...'' She said and he smiled
'Fair enough...'' He said dropping that
'What if Raman Sir does not want anything to do with me, then what, does that mean I am to go back home.'' Said Ishita
'He sort of has no choice. Plus he insisted you start today. He is the reason I came to pick you up'' Said Abhimanyu
'Why...'' Said Ishita
'I do not know...'' Said Abhimanyu
'Oh Please... How the hell, are you a head hunter yet you're a terrible liar...'' Said Ishita
'What...'' Said Abhimanyu a bit surprised
'Oh please... You want me to believe you are seriously an executive secretary... Really... You're evaluating Raman and Romi for something Bhalla Senior is doing... I am just not sure why he wants me here'' Said Ishita
'I am not sure what you mean. Also I thought you requested for this'' Said Abhimanyu
'I requested to be in the same room as Raman and spend the whole day with him? Why would anyone ask for such torture'' She said and he chuckled
'Then what did he ask of him...'' Said Ishita
'I told him if he allowed me work and get out of the house more, Santosh and would not get into so many fights and also Sir would see me if a different light. His solution to that was to make me work with Sir...'' Said Ishita and Abhimanyu frowned a bit looking at her not sure who she was referring to
'Raman Sir... ' She added
'Ohhh... Right... Wait, you call your husband Sir'' Said Abhimanyu
'And you call him that as well what is the point'' She said
'I am an employee...'' Said Abhimanyu
Yeah well, so am I...'' Said Ishita turning and looking out
Abhimanyu looked at her and realized she hid herself way too well. How she deduced that he was a head hunter, how she spoke to him with such ease, it was a complete 180 from the woman with a veil over head a few minutes ago. Something was off about her, which is what made her even the more dangerous.
'Are you always this talkative'' Said Abhimanyu
'Do not worry, once you start to get to know me, I will shut down, that is the way I am built. I am good around people I think we will never meet again'' Said Ishita
'You think we are never going to see each other again...'' Said Abhimanyu
'I think you and I are not going to spend a lot of time together as you may think...'' She said
'Why is that'' He asked
'Well... You're here to spy on me I do not like that... So avoiding you is the only way...'' Said Ishita
'And what makes you think that...'' Said Abhimanyu and Ishita turned looking at him before she looked away saying
'I may be a high school dropout but am not an idiot'' She said
'No you're not...'' Said Abhimanyu impressed
'So where are we going anyway...'' She said
'We have to change your wardrobe first. You dress like your 90 years old. Raman Bhalla's assistant does not dress like that. Classy and Elegant is the wardrobe you need. Also if we are going to beat Shagun, we need to show off that body of yours...'' Said Abhimanyu
'Whatever... As long as you hide my scar am good...'' Said Ishita
'What Scar...'' he asked and she just kept quiet
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'So let me get this straight... She is coming to work here...'' Said Shagun
'That is what I said'' Said Raman
'Why...'' Said Shagun
'Dadaji has this thing, this clause, it is complicated. But it is just that in a min time she is coming here...'' Said Raman
'To do what, I do not even think she is educated enough to be here'' Said Shagun
'Tell me about it'' Said Raman
'So does this mean our lunch is off...'' Said Shagun
'I have to give her that respect otherwise...'' Raman began
'I know they give away your inheritance. This doesn't make sense, for something your grandfather worked so much for, why on earth does he want to give it up so easily'' Said Shagun and Raman looked at her doing everything in his power not to show his distain
'Look just give me time and I will fix this...'' Said Raman
'How much time? How long am I supposed to pretend you and I aren't dating? Raman do you even want to marry me ...'' Asked Shagun being insecure
'Shagun we have been through this '' Said Raman
'I know, the reason we can't tell people about us is because of our families. My parents have no issue with your mom, isn't that enough...'' Said Shagun
'My grandparents...'' Raman started
'I know they mean a lot to you, I know but sometimes I just can't help but feel like you use them as an excuse'' Said Shagun
'Meaning ' Said Raman
'I mean one minute you seem like you care about me, the next your treating me like crap and the next your calling me in a drunk state telling me to come over, like a few days ago...'' She Said
'Should I stop calling you then in my drunken state...'' He asked
'I never said that'' She said
'So then...'' Said Raman
'I actually love you in that state. The Raman that I grew to love sort of comes back...'' Said Shagun and Raman looked at her before he smiled a bit
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'Well the hang over is hell so I hate that state...'' He said and she laughed leaning in as she kissed in
'You can't go in there without...'' Raman could hear his secretary
'What is it...'' He said still leaning on the table Shagun in his arms
'Am sorry Sir...'' She said causing him to turn irritated and there she was
Ishita was dressed in a beautiful white and grey slim fitting dress, her hair was done, wavy and so full that it looked elegant and yet so simple. She had light makeup on which was ingenious because it brought out her eyes and for the first time since they met, he could see how innocently beautiful she was.
Her hand suddenly went up, slowly putting the fringe that was falling in her face behind her ear and she began looking down, almost as if she was uncomfortable that he was staring and he knew it. He walked to the front of his desk, leaned back resting his behind on the executive table, brought his hand up holding his chin while the other ran across his chest and he just stared at her.
Abhimanyu who was standing right next to Ishita started to feel uncomfortable for her because he knew she was not used to this and Raman was making it a point to make her as uncomfortable as he could. Shagun on the other hand who knew Raman knew better and she began getting jealous
'What are you doing here'' Shagun said angrily
'Uhhh... Well Mam... Mr. Bhalla Senior... I mean...'' She began
'Stop stuttering and speak'' Said Shagun
'Sorry Mam...'' Said Ishita her attention with Raman who was still looking at her
She began feeling shy and could not bring herself to look at him anymore so she began looking anywhere but him which for whatever reason he found cute that he ended up chuckling.
'Uhh... Sir ...'' Said Abhimanyu amused
'What...'' Said Raman
'As you are aware...'' Abhimanyu started
'I know why she is here... What I do not know is why she is dressed like that...'' He said walking to where she was and standing right in front of her. Ishita was so nervous that she couldn't bring herself to say anything as she felt like her throat was going dry so she began gulping down saliva holding her breath.
Raman leaned down eye level with her and he bit his lower lip a bit before he said
'Breathe...''
'Sorry Sir...'' She blurted out stepping back she almost lost her balance but Abhimanyu grabbed her
'Right...'' She added causing Raman to smile shaking his head as he walked away saying
'This is going to be fun...''
'Raman...'' Shagun called him
'What...'' He said turning to Shagun
'Please do not tell me you are jealous'' He added and Shagun kept quiet
'Why would you be jealous of that, trust me you have nothing to worry about. ' Said Raman and Shagun smiled
'On a serious note though should you be here...'' Said Shagun
'Yes she should'' Said Abhimanyu
'Hhmm I disagree, I think she and that bas***d son of her need to go leech...'' Shagun began that Ishita stepped forward but Abhimanyu got in her way
'Mam with all due respect, watch the way you speak...'' Said Abhimanyu
'Excuse me'' Said Shagun
'You heard me. Respect yourself if you do not want to be insulted'' Said Abhimanyu
'How the hell are you to talk to me like that? You realize I can just, as Raman, fire you right...'' Said Shagun with pride
'Actually I do not work for you or him, I work for her...'' Said Abhimanyu looking at Ishita
'What...'' Said Shagun
'Meaning'' Said Raman
'As much as I take instruction from you where work is concerned, like you were told, your wife takes priority. If I sense anything is off, I report back to your grandfather that you are not treating her well. This here epitomizes that...'' Said Abhimanyu
'I swear...'' Raman started as he stared at Ishita
'Abhi... It is fine...'' Said Ishita
'You're sure...'' Said Abhimanyu
'Yeah...'' Said Ishita looking at Shagun
'Can I talk to him for a second please...'' she added
'Sure... I will go check on Romi...'' Said Abhimanyu and he left
'You have some nerve...'' Shagun began
'Shut the hell up and back up...'' Said Ishita and Shagun was taken back as well as Raman
'What...'' Said Shagun
'Where I am concerned, knock yourself out. You can insult me, hit me, humiliate me, embarrass me, and do whatever you want to your heart's content. However, Aditya... That is a topic that is a no go, you do not talk to him or about him, you do not insult him, you do not embarrass him, you do nothing that will cause as much as a frown on his face because once that happens I become a monster... Are we clear...'' Said Ishita
'Bitch you and that bas***d son of yours...'' Shagun started
'Lady you are seriously trying my patience...'' Said Ishita as she stepped in front of Shagun looking straight at her that it scared Shagun and she stepped back hiding behind Raman
'Okay that is enough...'' Said Raman and Ishita stepped back
'Sorry Sir...'' She said humbling herself again and looking down causing Raman to frown a bit in wonderment
'What... You really have a hot and cold attitude...'' He said
'I apologize just please... Tell your girlfriend to stop or am going to get really rowdy and unruly...'' Said Ishita
'I believe you...'' Said Raman shaking his head and turning to Shagun
'Please leave we shall talk later'' He added
'What... Are you serious'' Said Shagun
'Yes... Now please... Leave... I will call your later ...'' Said Raman
'Raman...'' She called him as she held his hands and turned to look at him
'Just do not keep me waiting okay...'' She added putting her arms around his neck
'I won't...'' He said
'Also... If you come early, I will do that thing you like so much...'' She said biting her lip before she leaned in kissing him
'Okay...'' He said and she let go took her bag all the while looking at Ishita before she walked out feeling proud of herself
'Uuu that girlfriend of yours really gets under my skin my God...'' Ishita found herself blurting out
'What...'' Said Raman looking at her
'Sorry... ' Said Ishita as she looked down humbling down again causing Raman to shake his head
'You are seriously starting to scare the shit out of me...'' He said
'Did not mean to do that Sir...'' She said
'And what happened to covering your head with the veil...'' Said Raman
'Oh I swear Sir; I told Abhimanyu Sir that you would not like this but he insisted that you would not mind. If I had known this was going to be a problem I swear I would have turned down his suggestion'' She said in one breath
'Calm Down... I was just being inquisitive...'' Said Raman as he sat down
'Come on, Sit down and tell me what it is you wanted to talk to me about...'' He added
'We... Actually ...'' She began but suddenly stopped and instead stepped back
'What...'' He said
'Sir... Please do not be mad at me. I swear I did not mean to insult your lady friend. It is just that she is really hard to like...'' Said Raman
'What...Why would...'' He said leaning forward as he looked at her confused
'No... What I mean... I mean I am asking you to please not whack me here in public. I may take it but it is humiliating...'' She answered and Raman shaking his head answered
Why on earth would I hit you...''
'Well isn't that why you're asking me to come closer'' Said Ishita looking honestly clueless
'What... No... I was just offering you a seat...'' He said pointing at the chair
'Well... I have learnt not to take chances. Human Beings are crazy creatures...'' She said
'You are the crazy one...'' He said shaking his head before He added
'Why do you behave like that? Do you get hit a lot...'' He said in passing not expecting an answer but then she said
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'Yeah... Almost every day since I turned 17... Then I turned 20 and the mar...'' She said looking at him and when she saw his expression change she kept quiet
'When I asked that I was kidding...'' He said somewhat shocked
'Oh... Right... Sorry... I take long to pick up on these things...'' She said smiling faintly
'Was that answer the truth...'' He said curious
'Yes Sir... But I did not say that to gain sympathy... Really do not mind it...'' She said as she intertwined her fingers and rested them on her tummy. He noticed it was something she did a lot when she was nervous or uncomfortable or seemed like she wanted to say more but was holding back as hard as she could
'What...'' He said
'Hmm...'' She said
'You seem like you have something more to say...'' He said
'No Sir...'' She said looking around and he noticed she had still refused to take a seat
'What do you think will happen if you come close to me?'' He asked
'What... Not...'' She said but he interrupted
'Do not say nothing'' He said
'Well... I am afraid for you... You may grow to like me... Ha-ha ...'' She chuckled nervously
Raman looked at her and he could see she was genuinely nervous and scared for whatever reason. It was the first time he had noticed that she was always this way around him. I mean, even with his mean mother and her reasonable behavior, Ishita always seemed calm, but with him it was different.
'Sorry that was a bad joke...'' She suddenly said causing him to chuckle
'It is fine... You wanted to talk...'' He said
'Yes Sir... I was...'' She began
'Take a seat if you want that...'' He said pointing to the chair again
Yes Sir...'' She said and she came, sitting down humbly
'So...'' He said
'Uhh Sir... I know I pretty much annoy you, even just the mere sight of my face pushes you to the edge but bear with me for a while, while I get a solution to it...'' She said
'A solution, how...'' He asked
'Well... Actually your grandfather, no matter what he says you are actually says, you are a CEO, It is a big thing right...'' She said
'Yeah I guess...'' He answered
'Okay, now he never specifically said that I have to work with you, I just have to work for you, right'' She said
'Yeah...'' Said Raman
'Okay, So Abhimanyu said that you guys own like a Hotel... Right ...'' She said
'We do...'' He said curious as to where this was going
'Just transfer me there. You can say you are using me as an undercover something and or teaching me more about the inside of the business starting from the bottom. I will be like any other employee and because I am a hard worker you will not have any problems or need to worry. Also it solves the issue of me and my disgusting self out of your face...Also it will mean less interaction between me and your girlfriend'' She said
Raman sat back and looked at her not sure what game she was playing
'What would you get out of it'' He asked
'What...'' She said
'You heard me...'' He said
'Well... I was just trying to find a solution to this bind'' She began
'Hmm No... That is not it... Tell me why or you will remain here and I will make your life miserable...'' He said
'Okay... For starters I will be out of your hair and secondly...I need the work...'' She said
'Why...'' He asked
'Also...'' She added ignoring his question
'I suggest you picking me up from work every day will sort out the completion of my assignment your grandfather left me...'' She said
'What assignment are you talking about'' He asked
'I am supposed to spend at least an hour with you every day, alone with no interruptions. The ride from that hotel to your house is an hour thus caters for that... Also in a way I will learn because I sort of do not know my way around'' She said
Raman still seated back looked at her all the more curious as to what she actually wanted or what she was doing there.
'Why do you want a job...'' He asked her again
'I need to make money to allow me do something for Aditya...'' She said
'Money...You need money...'' He asked with a peculiar expression
'Yes...'' She said firmly
'Isn't my grandfather giving you money... You are taking half my inheritance...'' He said
'No... You grandfather is giving it away and I can assure you ain't no-way that Bhalla Money ends up with an Iyer...'' She mumbled
'What...'' He asked
'What...'' She said
'What did you say? I cannot hear you when you mumble under your breath like that. All I hear are tiny mumblings like mosquito sounds...'' He said and she looked at him her face lighting up as she chuckled
'That is funny...' She said but he instead looked at her almost surprised at that sight of her
'Sorry...'' She added
'You apologize a lot...'' He said shaking his head as he got up walking to the mini fridge and removing a bottle of water
'So... What is so important that you would be willing to betray my grandfather who seems to have unwavering faith in you...'' He said
'Simple... Aditya and his safety come first. As to what I mean Sir... I do apologize but I am not comfortable telling you anything more than that'' she said as she took the water he handed her
'Secrets... Secrets...I am even more curious than I was yesterday...'' He said but she just looked at him
'Okay what about your very nosy body guard'' He added
'I will take care of it as long as we have a deal...'' She said
'Working at the hotel will mean you working seven days a week because I can't have you work in positions higher than...'' He said she cut him off
'No... No... As you should anyway, I do not want people knowing that you and I somehow know each other...'' She said
'So what do you suggest we do...'' He asked
'I will work there part time. You still hire part time right'' She asked
'Hmm...'' He said
'So we have a deal...'' She said
Raman looked at her with more questions than he had answers but he completely intrigued and curious as to what her end game was.
'Can I think about this...'' He said
'Ohh... Okay...'' She said trying hard to hide her desperation but he could see right through it
'Uhh... Sir... You first appointment is here...'' Said his secretary interrupting them
'Sure... Let him in...'' Said Raman as he sat back down
'I will ask Abhimanyu take you to the hotel and you can check that out if you still have the same idea, we will discuss it once I get home...'' He said
'Okay Sir...'' She said standing up and that is when he walked in
'Raman... How are you doing? The deal with... Oh...'' Said Shlok who bumping into Ishita
'Excuse me...'' He said taking a step back and some did she
'No worri...'' She Ishita before holding her breath as she stared at him like she was seeing a ghost
'Hello...'' He said smiling at him but she just stared and him and became teary
'Mam... Are you oka...'' Said Shlok as he tried to put his hand on her shoulder but she moved back instead
Raman looked at her and he could tell something was off. Her demeanor had completely changed and she looked like she was staring at a ghost. He got up from his seat and walked to where she was
'Ishita... Ishita... Hey...'' Said Raman as he put his hand on her shoulder startling her that she ended up pushing away Raman's hand as tears started streaming down her face
'Ishita... Hey...'' Raman called her again bring her back to reality
'Sorry Sir... Sorry Sir...'' She said turning to Raman
'Are you alright...'' He asked her
'Yes Sir...'' She said trying hard to compose herself
'Why are you crying then'' Raman asked her in all honesty a bit worried
'Sorry Sir...'' She apologized instead and turned trying to walk away but Shlok stood in her way
'Hey... Are you sure you're okay...'' He said
'Please get out of my way...'' She said sternly as she stared at him causing him to be taken back
'Am sorry...'' Shlok apologized stepping away as he walked out of her way and she walked out
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'What the hell was that about?'' Shlok asked
'I should ask you? Do you know her...'' Said Raman
'I do not believe we have met no...'' Said Shlok
'I think she knows who you are...'' Said Raman
'Am not sure I remember ever having met her. How do you know her'' Shlok asked
'She is someone that... Are you sure you have never met her'' Said Raman
'No... Am sure ...'' Said Shlok shaking his head before he added
'Maybe I remind her of someone...'' He said
'Yeah... Maybe ...'' Said Raman looking at his friend not completely convinced by their answer
Ishita got outside clinching her fist as she struggled to keep her composure and keep it together. I mean she knew that the Bhallas tried to cover it up, and that too for something they thought their grandson had done. But how about that man, how was a thug like him connected to them? She had managed to keep her cool when she met them. Even with that shameful crazy one, Shagun she had managed to keep her cool but with that man, how was she going to manage that?
'Ishita...'' Abhimanyu called her startling her
'Sorry, I did not mean to scare you, are you okay?'' He asked
'Huh...'' She answered absentminded causing Abhimanyu to frown a bit
'Sorry, yes I am fine...'' She added
He looked at her some more and he could tell she was really upset about something although she was trying hard not to show it and was failing miserably
'Is it Raman? Did he do something?'' Abhimanyu asked
'What... No...'' She said
'Then you are crying because...'' He said
'No am not...'' She answered
'Uhh Ishita Mam, you have tears in your eyes'' He said pointing to her face and that was the first time she had realized she had been tearing up
'No... It is because... It is because something fell in my eyes. It is nothing. Can you please take me to the hotel? Raman Sir says you have to show me around or something...'' She trying hard to drop the topic and he sensed it
'Okay... I will get my car keys and we will be on our way...'' He said looking at her one more time and knowing she wanted to drop the topic he obliged
The ride to the hotel was a very quiet one. Ishita was so lost in her own thought wondering how she was going to make it. It had become harder; it had become more painful, now she had to deal with that man as well. She wished she had died that day, she wished every day she did not survive that. The only reason she was still here, the only reason she was still around was because of Aditya, otherwise she would have followed her parents, she wanted to follow them, and it was all she thought about.
Abhimanyu understanding something was going on with her did not push her and knew she needed her space. It was quite unfamiliar to see her that depressed. Even though she wasn't particularly a chirpy person, this was a bit odd. He made it to the hotel parking lot turning to her saying
'We are here Mam...'' He said
'Stop calling me Mam, it makes me feel weird and old'' She said still looking out the window and not wanting to argue he said
'Okay, can you call me Abhi...'' and she turned to him before she said
'Fair enough... That will do...'' causing him to smile
'Where are my clothes...'' She asked
'In the back seat... Why...'' Said Abhimanyu
'Ignoring the fact that I feel seriously uncomfortable right now, I can't go in looking like this'' She said
'Why not...'' He asked
'I am going to start working here'' She said
'Ahh... You convinced him...'' He said causing Ishita to turn and look at him
'Do not worry; I am not overly spying on you. Mr. Bhalla told me about it. He said you wanted to actually work and not just seat around waiting on Raman. I have to say I though it never occurred to me that you would come to work here at the hotel. What position are you going to be given?'' He asked
'Am just part time worker who does whatever'' She said
'What... Why would... Why would you allow...'' Abhimanyu started
'Stop it already... I wanted it that way...'' Said Ishita
'May I ask why you want to work here...'' Said Abhimanyu
'I do not have to see him or his family for the whole day. Only when I get back home I can take that'' Said Ishita
'Okay... Is there anything I can help you with...'' Said Abhimanyu
'No... If anything ... Go back to the office... I will take it from here...'' Said Ishita
'How will you get home'' Said Abhimanyu
'He will come pick me up. That was the deal...'' Said Ishita
'Okay...''Said Abhimanyu
'Get out of the car I have to change'' She said as she went to the back seat and Abhimanyu went out
Abhimanyu waited patiently until she was done before he came back in. He gave her some low down about the place and how it was run and how difficult she was going to find it. Chances were high that Raman was never going to put her to work in the hotel exactly but she was going to work instead at the Mall across the street in the high end boutique, And that was for the very simple reason being that business was solely Raman and there would be no interference from his grandfather, but he did not want to tell her that scaring her. He just told her to look around and if she needed anything he gave her some money and left.
Ishita had other ideas and they were idiots if they thought she asked to work there for the money or the job. I mean it would come in handy but there was another reason she was there. She walked to the reception
'Excuse me Mam, good afternoon...'' She said
'Good afternoon how may I help you...'' Said the receptionist
'Yes, I am looking for someone am not if he still works here...'' She said
'Oh... Who ...'' Said the receptionist
'His name is Pratik... Pratik Bachan ...'' She said
'The Hotel Manager '' Said the receptionist
'Am not sure what he does, I just know he works here...'' Said Ishita
'Why are you looking for him...'' Said the receptionist
'Am afraid that is personal...'' Said Ishita
'Oh Okay... Well he is not around at the moment. He has left the country and will not be back in for another week or so but in case you need anything you can talk to our Assistant Manager...'' Said the receptionist
'No... No... It is fine Mam... I will come back and check next week thank you'' Said Ishita
'Welcome...'' Said the receptionist
'Is there a way I can get in touch with him...'' Said Ishita
'Am afraid it is against hotel policy for me to give out personal information like that but come back tomorrow and see the Manager. I am sure he will be of good assistance to you...'' Said the receptionist
'Okay... Thank you so much mam...'' Said Ishita and she made her way outside
She was thrilled that at least she knew where he was, that was a start and it was better than where she was two years ago. The closer she was at meeting him the brighter Aditya's future looked and safer. She was so lost in her thoughts that she did not notice when she bumped into someone
'Ahh...'' She said as she fell backwards and so did he.
The zipper of her bag somehow got stuck with the man's shirt and she tried to get up and pull away she ripped two of his buttons off
'Ohhh... I am so sorry Sir... Please... Am sorry'' She pleaded as she came closer holding the place where his buttons were as she looked at them
'What do we do... Oh my god... ' she said nervously and the entire time she was panicking the person she had bumped into was just seated on the floor his right hand on the ground leaning back as he looked at her
'Wait... Wait...'' She said as she poured whatever was in her back and shuffled through only to find a needle and a thread
'My brother is very clumsy and he is always having accidents so I am always prepared. Just give me a second Sir...'' She said and the man just stayed seated looking at her
She took the needle out, then took the thread, placed it on her tongue wetting it a bit before she put it through the hole in the needle. She took the two buttons and wiped them with the inside of her scarf before she took one and began sewing it back on.
He tilted his head to right a bit as he looked at her wondering how she was so oblivious to what was going on around her. She was in the middle of the hostel lounge and people were starting to stare. He chuckled a bit watching her as she carefully sewed his buttons back without a care in the world, her oblivion and innocence grabbing his attention.
Security came in to check what was going on and the reception who had handled her looked on in shock but as she tried to say something, the man put his index finger on his mouth asking her to keep quiet and gestured for the security to go back and they obliged. He then just sat back and watched her. She did the first one, and then the second one, leaning in as she bit off the thread each time she was done and all that time he just sat back looking at her in awe.
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