"Are you ok Miss Kira?"
His voice bought her back to her senses. She quickly moved away from him and straightened herself and node, yes to tell him she is ok.
"You should watch where you are headed Miss Kira because I will not be around every time to save you"
She didn't know how to react. He looks like he is in good mode. Khushi moved her head to the side and looked at the door behind her. Within a second Arnav turned around and closed the door.
Something is behind that door. He came out from that room and even before she could have a look he closed it. Khushi made a mental note to explore this room somehow.
"Curiosity killed the cat, Miss Kira. Now, what were you doing walking around with a tray?"
She took the tiny notebook she had in her pocket and wrote,
"I was trying to find the kitchen. I didn't want to be a burden for Rose, so thought to take it myself. That's the least I can do"
Arnav gestured to one of the housekeepers to clean the area and take the tray away. Then he looked at Khushi and before walking away said,
"If I were you, I'd go to my room and rest as advised. However, if you really wanted to make use of yourself, there is a library behind that door. Make sure you reach the destination you are supposed to reach, wandering here and there will lose the purpose"
Before Khushi could write a reply back, he walked away.
"Does he speak in riddles all the time?"
Wondering herself she climbed up to go to her room. Once she had a shower and change of clothes she walked back to the library ASR pointed.
"Well, it's not his office, but this is progress"
Thought Khushi while getting herself comfortable in a recliner with a book. She spent the whole morning in that library. ASR has impressive taste in books. The library was filled with autobiographies and a number of other genres apart from Romance. There wasn't a single book on love or romance.
"You just became more interesting Mr ASR"
She was lost in her reading until Rose came in and informed her that the lunch is ready. This reminded her of the plan. This will be a good time to execute her plan. She rushed to her room and took her second phone out.
Khushi always kept two phones. One she used for all most all the time and the second for emergencies. No one knew about this phone. Not even Akash.
"Rose, if it is fine by you can I have lunch outside my room? I am sick of being locked inside the room"
Khushi handed the note to Rose. Although Rose was a little taken aback at first, she understood where this woman is coming from.
"I'll bring my plate out and we'll have lunch together Miss Kira"
Both of them were sitting outside having their lunch when Khushi's phone beeped indicating she received an email. She put the plate aside and opened the email. Akash has done an amazing job drafting this email. Now it's her time to act.
"Miss Kira, is everything ok? You look like you've just seen a ghost"
Khushi sadly took her phone out and turned the screen towards Rose. Rose took a minute to read the email and she felt bad for the woman sitting next to her.
"I am so sorry Miss Kira, I wish there is something I can do for you"
Khushi took the notepad out and wrote the statement she had practised last night.
"Please Rose, if you know a place where I can find a job, let me know. I have a big student loan to pay off and my rent is due for 6 weeks now. This was my last week and if I don't pay my landlord by the end of the week, I have no place to stay. I was hoping to get that settle from the money they were going to pay me after this work"
Khushi was a brilliant actor. Rose felt really bad after hearing Khushi's story. Rose started this job because she was facing a similar situation back then. The difference was instead of a student loan, she had to feed a family of four. Therefore, she understood the struggle Khushi is facing.
"I can't be sure, but I will talk to NK sir, he is more rational and he can think from the heart. Maybe he can help you with this. I am not promising anything, Miss Kira"
She smiled at Rose and hugged her. The gesture was enough for Rose to understand how grateful Khushi is. They both finished lunch and Khushi went back to the library while Rose got busy with her daily work.
"May I come in Miss Kira?"
Khushi was in the library when a man popped his head inside the library. She vaguely remembered this man. He was with Arnav that day at the event.
She node yes gesturing for him to come in.
"Hi, I am NK, we met before but the circumstances were different so this will be our formal meeting"
Khushi took the hand and returned the welcome with a smile.
"Sorry, I can't talk. Doctor's advice. I hope you don't mind me writing down everything"
NK read the note and smiled.
"Health first, so no need to be sorry. I see you have found something to kill the time"
Khushi smiled.
"Actually, I am here to talk to you about a certain work opportunity. Rose informed me about your situation. I have a job for you and this job will solve two of your problems. You will be paid to do the work and accommodation will be provided"
Khushi took the notepad and wrote.
"Thank You so much. Please let me know what can I do?"
"Since you have a student loan, I assume you have a tertiary education?"
"Yes, I have a bachelor's degree in Information Systems and I did a postgraduate diploma in Business Analytics"
"Excellent. That means you will be perfect for the job considering what you are telling me is true. Because I am a little confused as to why were you working as a casual kitchen help"
"I applied for several jobs but these days everyone needs experience. They need someone as young as me to do the job but with 5-10 years of work experience. You tell me, Mr NK, how is that even possible"
NK like this woman sitting in front of him. She spoke her heart out. She will definitely drive ASR crazy and this thought gave him a wicked idea. He was planning on asking her to help with the admin work at home but her bubble nature changed his mind.
"ASR, you have been driving us nuts for years and now it's payback time"
Thought NK. Khushi saw the wicked smile on NK's face and it got her worried. What if he asks her to do some inappropriate work?
"Miss Kira, what would you say if I were to give you a chance to work for ASR? Up close and personal?"
"What? Do you mean to say with Arnav Singh Raizada? I haven't heard positive things about him with women so I need more clarity before I answer"
"Blunt and forthright"
Murmured NK. There is no doubt they all will soon witness world war 3 but NK would do anything to drive Arnav mad. This will be the best revenge he can get. NK loved Arnav as a brother but boy he did make him go crazy for small things.
"Let me know rephrase my words Miss Kira"
Khushi mouthed a Thank you without a sound.
"Would you like to be ASR's personal assistance?"
"Whaaat???"
Khushi didn't realise she actually shouted making NK move a few steps back. She quickly covered her mouth with her palms and took her notepad.
"You've got to be kidding me"
"In fact, I am dead serious Miss Kira. We wanted to have one for months now. I am stuffed with work so it was hard for me to juggle everything. It will be great to have someone to share the load with"
"I mean, this is a great opportunity. This will bump my CV to the top. Thank You so much, Mr NK"
Khushi shook hands with him and as soon as he left the library she jumped like a crazy kid. Her plan worked on point. Thank you fake academics.
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