A week later Chhaya had her interview. She was nervous. It was not the first time she was giving an interview but AA Solutions was a very big company and she was interviewing for the senior web developer post.
She would have to work directly under the CEO.
She joined her hands in front of God and rushed out after taking her parents' blessing.
Two days ago she along with her mother and Advik and his mother had gone to select the rings.
She parked her car and sighed.
"Okay Chhaya. You can do it. Chakk de phatte."
(Rock it.)
She mumbled and entered the building. She went to the reception and told the receptionist about her interview. The receptionist told her the floor where she had to go.
Taking deep breaths she reached the floor. A man came in front of her smiling professionally.
"Good morning. How can i help you?"
"I am here for the interview."
She replied calmly.
"Your name please mam."
"Chhaya Gupta. I am interviewing for the post of senior web developer."
"Alright mam. You can sit here and wait for your turn."
She nodded and sat where he pointed. There weren't much candidates. Only two of them were before her and one she supposed was inside giving their interview.
She wiped her sweaty palms and looked around.
"The CEO is present in the room. He is supervising the interview. He is very strict i have heard."
She heard the two candidates talking. This increased her nervousness more. She came away from a khadoos boss and she doesn't want another khadoos.
The door of the room opened and the man came out. He sat on the seat and drank water.
"He said i am not confident enough to be the senior developer. Can you believe that. He gave me a junior post."
He said scowling. Chhaya frowned. Him not accepting his weakness was itself a proof of his lack of confidence.
She decided to ignore the man. She didn't want any negative vibes right now.
After about and hour it was finally her turn. She took God's name once again and knocked on the door.
"Come in."
She heard a familiar voice. She entered in and greeted the interviewers. Her eyes widened when they landed on the man sitting in the place she supposed was of the CEO.
Advik was shocked when he saw Chhaya's file in front of him which soon turned into a smirk.
'Oh this is going to be fun.'
As much as he wants her to get the job, he knew that he would not use his influence in helping her. If she would be capable enough she would get it.
"Please have a seat."
The interviewer said and she sat down politely thanking him.
"File please."
Advik asked her and she passed her file. He concentrated on her file while her interview started. He did not look at her but was listening to everything with a smile on his face.
She answered all the questions calmly and confidently. She looked at him in between and saw that he was hiding his smile behind his hand while his eyes were focused on her file.
"Very well Ms. Gupta. You have all the qualifications that are needed for the post."
"Thank you sir."
Advik looked at her and now he spoke her.
"I loved your confidence and how did not fumble anywhere. For now you can leave. You will be informed about everything soon."
She nodded and then thanked everyone and left. She sat on the chair and drank water.
'Did he know that i would be here? He did not react much.'
"Argh! Kash papa ko inki company ka naam yaad hota."
(I wish papa remembered the name of his company.)
She mumbled and moved out of the building.
She reached home and told her parents everything.
"Arre waah! Chalo sahi hai."
(It is good.)
Her mother said.
"Kya sahi hai mumma. Mujhe unke influence se job nhi chahiye."
(What is good mumma. I don't want the hob because of his influence.)
She said closing her eyes. She felt a hand caressing her hair.
"Beta Advik ji aisa nhi karenge. He is very professional. Phir bhi tujhe lagta hai you don't want it. Toh mat krna."
(Advik ji won't do this. Still you think you don't want it. Don't do it.)
Her father said. She hugged him and he patted her back lovingly.
She received a call in the evening telling her that she had got the post she applied for. She was asked to join from the next day. Thanking them she disconnected the call and immediately dialled Advik.
Advik was anticipating her call and picked it up with a smile.
"Tumhare saamne they said that you are qualified enough. Right? Selection committee ne hi select kia hai i just approved."
(They said in front of you that are qualified enough. Selection committee only selected i just approved.)
"Sachhi?"
(Really?)
"Muchhi meri jaan."
(Really my love.)
She smiled and they talked about some general things.
"I am so excited kal mera first day hai."
(Tomorrow ia my first day.)
Chhaya exclaimed making him chuckle.
"Ummhmm. Me too."
"Hain! Aap kyu excited hai?"
(Why are you excited?)
"Kal tumhara pehla din hai na."
(Tomorrow is your first day.)
"Toh? Kya chal rha aapke dimaag mai."
(So? What is going on in your head.)
She asked mock scolding. He smirked and said.
"Pta chal jaayega."
(You will know.)
She blushed. He had not done anything that would make her uncomfortable but the way he made her blush with just words was something she never understood.
The next day Chhaya woke up all energised. She got ready in a simple jeans and crop top and donned a long jacket to complete her look.
Not wanting to apply much makeup she only applied lipstick and kajal. Joining hands in front of God she left for her new office after having breakfast.
She entered the building with a smile and went to the receptionist. She showed her the offer letter she got and she told her the floor where her cabin would be.
She was shown her cabin. She noticed that one of the walls of her cabin was glass and the cabin adjacent to it could be clearly seen. ************************************** Please do leave your comments.
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