3. Who Is That Mystery Girl

JESSICA WALIA

"Guess what happened?" I asked Anjali with my long face.

"You got the Job," Anjali said plainly, sipping her coffee. And I looked at her with wide eyes.

"How did you know?" I asked her in a surprised tone and with an amazement expression.

"It's clearly showing in your face. No matter how much you tried to hide your happy face, the way your face is beaming with delight like the first full moon anyone can say that you got the job just by looking at your face." She said and chuckled.

"By the way, congrats my lioness." Placing the coffee mug on the counter she pulled me into a bone-crushing hug and congratulated me.

"I knew that you would nail it this time." She pulled away and held me by my shoulder. " Well, you were so confident last night telling me that you will definitely grab this opportunity and will give your best. And you proved it. Hard work never goes in vain.

"But I was so worried after I got myself in that accident. I thought I lost this job. I only felt relieved when you told me in the morning that the interview got postponed for some serious matter. And I'm thankful to Lord that he gave me the chance this time. And I will definitely give my best at my job too." I told her honestly while smiling brightly.

"How are your wounds now?" Anjali asked, staring at my covered arms.

"It's healing. But I'm afraid that it would leave a big scar on my skin for my whole life." I said with a sad face but I don't regret saving that young lady a little bit. I felt proud thinking that a person is alive today because of me. 

"Don't worry, you can hide it with concealer when it is fully healed. Then you don't have to wear this full-sleeve shirt." She chuckled while saying that. She was eyeing me from head to toe.

"What are you even wearing, girl? Is it an official dress? I'm amazed that they even selected you after seeing your condition." She made a horrified expression while saying that and her words reminded me of what happened to me since morning till now.

"Don't even ask, Anji. You don't know how I spent the whole day till now." I narrated to her the whole thing in detail except that fortune teller lady and I saw her eyes go so wide that they would come out of their sockets.

"You threw money in his face?" She asked me and I nodded my head while squeezing my eyes. I know I'm in great trouble. No one needs to remind me of that. I'm well aware of my situation. 

"Jessie, Jessie, Jessie. You are screwed. No one can save you from that Angry Arrogant Lion. You are doomed. Totally doomed. No one dares to talk back to him and you threw money in his face? You are really a walking troublemaker." Anji said, making a horrified face. She was making me more scared. 

"I know he's an arrogant jerk. And a powerful man. But he won't eat me alive, right? He's not a monster after all. He's also a human being like us." I tried to make myself feel better. But that girl was head over heels to make me hella scared with her words.

"Huhh! You don't know him, that's why you are saying this. Though he's not a monster who eats humans alive, he's not less than a Vampire. Cold nature likes them and sucks our blood." Fear squeezed the air from my lungs. And I swallowed hard.

"Don't scare me like this," I said, making a crying face.

Anjali placed her hand on my shoulder, "Don't worry, I believe you can tackle it bravely." My lips broke down but still, I gave her a nod.

"Okay, now I have to leave. Otherwise, you know….." She flew from there in a blink of an eye leaving me with a great dilemma.

I was well aware that in what situation I have put myself into this time. I have no other choice but to accept this job. Even if he made me work like a dog. I'm willing to do so. This time nothing is more important than money. I badly needed money. And for that, if I have to work 24/7, I'm ready. 

Making up my mind I went back to that floor where his assistant told me to wait. I signed up for the contract. 

"So Miss Walia. Here is your ID card and from tomorrow, be on time. I'll suggest you be here one hour before office time. So that you can prepare all the things before Boss arrives. He doesn't like lazy people and late people. So take my advice and work according to my rules and regulations. I believe you can impress our Boss very soon." She patted my shoulder with a soft smile and I smiled back at her. She is such a sweetheart.

But one thing: who wants to impress that Arrogant monkey? What matters to me is money. 

"I'll teach you everything. And I hope you can learn everything very soon. I can see how hardworking and passionate you are about your work. After teaching you everything I can leave." She said caressing her baby bump. I smiled looking at her baby bump.

"He's hiring a new PA for him because you are pregnant," I asked and she nodded.

"I don't want to work anymore. I want to give my time to my baby and want to make this baby a good man or lady. If I work I can't give them time and they will feel alone. I don't want them to live the life I have lived in my childhood. I want to give them my time and love them so that they love me, not like me who hates her parents." I saw tears forming in her eyes. 

I placed my hand on her shoulder warmly. "If they couldn't give you time it doesn't mean that they don't love you or care about you. It could be that they don't know how to express their love. But they love you. Every parent loves their child and cares about them more than their own life. They can risk their lives for us. They work their butt off to give us a comfortable life. The same way you are doing for your newborn baby." She smiled sadly at me. 

"You are very mature for your age." She chuckled with tears in her eyes.

"It's life. Who makes me mature before my age. It teaches me everything I need. Life is a great teacher whether you believe it or not." I said with a small smile. "I believe." Saying that she also smiled at me.

"I'll take my leave then." Saying that I turned on my heels.

"Jessica." I stopped in my tracks hearing her calling me back. I turned back to her.

"Yes," I responded.

She pointed her finger at me. And run her finger up and down."If you are dressed like this to work again tomorrow I'm afraid you would be fired by your Boss. So dress like a professional lady." Finishing her sentence she smiled with sarcasm. 

"I got it." I nodded. And leave the building.

IVAN PRATAP SINGH

All day long, all I have seen are non-qualified girls wearing skimpy clothes. I don't want a model but a qualified employee for me. Who can work for me? Not to roam flirting around me. 

It was noon and I was still in the office interviewing people for my PA's position. Luckily my current PA just informed me that there is only one candidate left to interview. I felt so relieved. 

I heard the door open and I sensed her stop right at the door. She was just standing there like a statue. So I lifted my gaze to see what happened to her. And the moment my eyes gall on that girl standing right in front of me, my blood boiled with rage. And the first thing I wanted to do at that time was throw her down from the floor. But I controlled my emotions and stayed calm in my seat. But my heating gaze was fixed on her and was observing her movements. 

I could sense her nervousness and fear. It was clearly written on her face. I saw her gulp in fear. And I smirked in my mind. And that exact moment an evil idea popped up into my mind. And I smirked looking at her devilishly. My current PA was asking questions and I was just looking at her. She was answering every question very bravely. I was kinda impressed by her talent. I just wanted a PA like her. And she's best for this job. My current PA was right. She is indeed overqualified for this post. 

But when my PA said that I noticed how her face turned pale. And I understand the meaning. So I opened my mouth before my PA could say anything further. And she looked at me so shocked that I wanted to laugh at that time. It was sightable. The way she was looking at me with her wide eyes, it seems she could not believe what I just told her. So I told her to wait outside. 

I watched her leave and I smirked looking at her. It will be very fun to make you work under me. You don't know what is waiting for you ahead. I'll make you pay for your bold stunt. You dared to throw money on my face. And for that great stunt of yours, you should be rewarded right? And I'll definitely give that to you.

After finishing my work in the office I went to meet Mumma. Two days ago she had an accident. And her condition is very weak.

I knocked on the door and I heard Mumma's voice. So I entered inside and saw someone I didn't want to. I walked near her and my father immediately left the room leaving the two of us alone in the room. And I'm very grateful for that.

"How are your wounds? Are you taking your medicine on time? Did you have your dinner? And….." She hit my hand stopping me.

"Take a breath, Son. If you ask me so many questions together, how am I gonna answer them?" She said, and I nodded my head in an understanding way. She has some points. 

"Sit near me." She pulled me and made me sit near her on the bed.

"I'm getting better. Your Dad is taking good care of me in person. He's always sticking with me like a leech. He doesn't even go into the office." She said with a bright smile. She always feels happy if Dad stays with her. She loves him a lot. But I hate that man.

"Then I don't have to worry about you. You will be fine very soon. As your healer is with you. You will get better soon." I said in a teasing way and she smacked my arm.

"Shame on you. And behave." She scolded me and I laughed at her fake anger. She feels shy whenever I tease her like this.

"Like father, like son." Shaking her head she said.

"Don't say that. I'm not like him." I said looking at the other side.

"Don't say that. I'm not like him." Mumma mimicked me while making faces.

"No matter how many times you say that you can't deny that you are not like him. You are his ditto copy." She said and I felt very angry. Not on her. But on me. Because she was saying the right thing. I'm just like my father. But I'm not going to do the same thing he did in the past, what he had done with Mom. I have read Mumma's diary. And I know everything that he had done to her in the past. And I will not repeat the same mistake.

Suddenly I heard my phone buzz. When I pulled my phone out of my pocket I saw my investigator's ID. "Mumma, I need to leave. I have some important work to finish. Please take care of yourself." I said holding her face and she kissed my forehead.

"Come to meet me soon. I'll be waiting for you." She said and I nodded my head and then left the room. I found Dad standing outside of the room. But I just walked off.

"Hello. Did you find out?"

"Sir, we found all three CCTVs on the road broken. So we could not find out how she had the accident. But It was indeed a preplanned accident."

"I know. Tell me something new that I don't know." 

"Any update about the girl?"

"Sorry, sir. It's a short name. With such short information, we can't find a person." I closed my eyes with frustration.

"Damn you. You can't do anything. Useless creature." Saying that I cut the call.

"If you can't find the girl. Then I'll do it. When will my powers come in handy? I'll definitely find her. What if she knows something important. Or she has seen the truck number. She's very important to me. I have to find her by hook or crook."