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"Wait for a minute Nandini, Mr. Malhotra just called saying, he'll attend the meeting too." Mr. Chopra stopped me before I could start my presentation.
This was the report I was working on from the past week and I was really confident about it until now. I don't think I'm prepared enough to give this presentation in front of Mr. Malhotra.
"But Sir how can I-" "What's the problem Miss. Murthy? " I stood stunned as Mr. Malhotra intervened my sentence.
Gulping, I looked at Mr. Shankar to find him smiling at me. Among Mr
Chopra and Mr. Shankar, Mr. Shankar was friendlier and I was more comfortable with him. Whenever I got stuck, I have always looked at him.
" Your presence can make anyone nervous Mr. Malhotra, it's not her fault actually. " Mr. Shankar defended me chuckling and Mr. Malhotra looked at me.
"Do I make you nervous Miss. Murthy?" He asked taking slow steps towards me.
Not only nervous but you intimidate me as well. You are the Monster business, is this even a question? I wanted to say all these things but of course I couldn't.
He stood close to me and his strong expensive cologne hit my nostrils, making me feel a bit dizzy and lost. It was so good.
"I expect an answer Miss. Murthy. " He said and I came out of my wonderland.
"I um, I..." I couldn't gather words and courage.
"Miss. Murthy, begin with the presentation, we have faith in you. And Mr. Malhotra, I request you to please take your seat. " Mr. Shankar came to my rescue.
He made Mr. Malhotra sit on the chair opposite to the screen and came towards me.
"It's do or die Nandini, all the best. " He whispered before taking his seat and I took a deep breath after turning to the screen.
It's do or die Nandini. C'mon. It's a great opportunity for you, think how good can it be for your career.
With determination and a business face, I turned towards them again and the lights dimmed. C'mon Nandini.
I began with the presentation with confidence and soon came in the flow. I could feel Mr. Malhotra's eyes on me all the time but when it came to my work and ambition, I was prone to everything.
"Thank you so much. " I finished the presentation with a thank you and everyone looked quite impressed except Mr. Malhotra. His face was expressionless and eyes were stuck on my face.
"Impressive Nandini, great job. " Mr. Shankar was the first one to praise me and I gave him a nod with a smile.
After that, I got praises from all, except that one man. He stood up after almost everyone left, and walked towards me.
He stood in front of me and I looked down, intimidated.
"I don't think my presence makes you nervous Miss. Murthy. The way you gave your presentation is a proof of it. Good work. " I was on cloud nine when he praised me and left from there. I wanted to jump, scream, dance in excitement but that would be completely inappropriate for office, so I maintained my straight face and headed out of the room after taking my belongings.
Remind me to dance, after I reach home.
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"I envy you so damn much! I can't tell you how much! " Navya whined and I chuckled.
"Why is he all of a sudden so interested in our office? " Megha asked biting her pencil.
"Because he is working with us Megha. " Payal told her in a duh tone.
"Yeah but all we have to do with him is supplying steel, then what's the point of coming here again and again? " Megha's question was valid. Why is he taking so much interest in our work?
"What is your problem? Isn't it good, we still have chances. " Payal said and she nodded before taking out her make up pouch.
"I'll be right back. " She got up taking her pouch and left. Megha and make up, still a better relationship than many.
"I'm going to get myself a cup of coffee, do you want one? " I asked Navya before getting up but she shook her head in denial.
"I'm on detoxification. " She told me and I shook my head before heading to the canteen.
As far as I know Navya, her detoxification drama won't last even for a whole day.
Chuckling at my thoughts, I gave my order and sat on a chair, waiting for the arrival of my coffee.
I took out my phone and began typing a message to Mehula didi, asking about Nalini's health.
"I'm interested Miss. Murthy. " I was startled as I heard Mr. Malhotra's deep voice, out of nowhere.
Getting up immediately, I looked at him with wide eyes.
"Mr. Malhotra. " I acknowledged his presence and he sat on the chair opposite to mine.
"Have a seat Miss. Murthy. " He asked and I looked around to find no one near. Where has the population vanished when I need them?
"Miss. Murthy. " He gained my attention and I sat down, intimidated.
"Why are you sweating Miss. Murthy? Are you okay? " He asked and I blinked rapidly.
How can I converse with THE MANIK MALHOTRA? Who am I?
"I get it that you are an introvert but I don't like it when people ignore me Miss. Murthy. " His tone turned dangerous which made me gulp almost immediately.
"I-I just get intimidated by you. " I blurted out without thinking and he raised his one eyebrow at me.
"Really? " He asked narrowing his eyes and I looked down flushed.
"But you were really confident while giving the presentation. " He pointed out and I looked at him.
"When it comes to my work, I'm prone to everything Mr. Malhotra, even your intimidating personality. " His facial expressions gave the hint that he was impressed by my answer, which helped me in gaining confidence.
"When I came here, I told you something but you didn't paid attention to it. " He said causing me to frown.
"Sorry Sir, I really have no idea. " I told him and he leaned on the chair, crossing his arms. Is it a bad or a good sign?
"Okay then, let me repeat it for you, just for once. " His tone was intense and firm which had a hidden warning that he won't repeat again and he doesn't likes repeating his words.
"So I was saying, I'm interested Miss. Murthy. " His words made me frown deeply.
"Interested? In what Sir? " I asked and he had a little bit of amusement in his eyes.
"In you Miss. Murthy. " His words made my eyes widen.
"Excuse me? " I got up and a smirk came on his lips.
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