It's not her?

LILY

When Samar said, "I got lucky", it was the biggest praise I've ever get. The man of my dreams and imagination, that flawless, charming, graceful man is complimenting me, saying he is lucky to have me. 

Over the last 6 years, I've strived to work shoulder to shoulder with him. It was my passion and hard work that brought me at this position today. 

As we were carrying on with the symposium, hearing a slight creek sound I turned around, only to caught a sight of an elegant, charming lady. She must be in her late twenties. 

"Oh! Here comes my secretary, my right hand. Meet Kayra. And may I say, she is as meticulous as Lily.", Mr. Adem stated. 

"Kayra...", Hearing it, I mumbled unwillingly. Perplexion could easily be seen on Samar's face as Kayra strode towards us. His face stiffened, voice stucked and eyes hardened on her. It's getting out of control. I've to handle this... And I know what I need to do. 

Before I could take any step, Samar hugged her out of nowhere, leaving Mr. Adem in a big dilemma.  

"Do you happen to know her, Mr. Oberoi?", Striving to end his confusion, Mr. Adem reluctantly asked Samar, not sure of his answers. 

Endeavouring to put a halt to the dispute, I was coming with all the lame excuses in my mind. 

"What? No! I don't know him personally. At all!", Kayra, whom Mr. adem introduced as his secretary literally screamed at the peak of her voice and gave a lurch to Samar to drift away. 

While I was trying to grasp the situation, Samar was appalled by her expressions. I incessantly dragged him out of the cabin with me, excusing us from our guests, 

"Please spare us a moment!", That's what I told them.

SAMAR

I need to give an explanation to Kayra. We met after 15 long years. Isn't it obvious that she doesn't know me? I have to tell her the situation we're in, that, I'm her Sam. 

Before I could apprise her of my intentions, I found myself hauled away from her. It was all Lily's deed. 

"Lily... Leave my hand! I'm your boss goddamnit.", I got rid of her confinement giving a quick jerk to her. Her nose flared and face turned bright red while her eyes were ready to devour me right away. 

"What's your problem, Lily? I'm literally sick and tired of this never ending discussion!", I snapped at her.

"Sorry, Mr. boss! But it's my duty to protect you from any embarrassment. This is the thirteenth time when you are meeting a girl named Kayra and I've had enough of it. It's time for you to snap out of your phantom or else you'll be handed over my resignation letter tomorrow.", Initially, I thought that her calm emotion dominated over her rage but her threats gave me the ultimate warning.

 Yes, this was the thirteenth time when I realised that Kayra is nowhere in my life. And I hate to admit but Lily is right... So fucking right that I shouted at her for saying the truth aloud. 

"Behave or else I'll leave!", She snapped me out of my inner thoughts and strode towards the cabin without waiting for me. 

It seems like my thoughts are intertwined in such a manner that it can never be resolved and it kinda confuse me. But the only thing which I'm sure of is I can't reiterate the same blunder. Lily should not be disappointed in me. 

Gaping for the air, I puffed repeatedly before entering the cabin to wipe my stress off as it'll not leave a good impression before the client. 

"My apologies, Mr. Adem! It's just...", I was halted in the midway of completion. 

"Oh, it's alright, Mr. Oberoi. Ms. Lily has already made it clear and Kayra didn't mind, right Kayra?", His secretary nodded along with him, depicting the same thing and for that I can't thank Lily enough. 

Relaxing myself, I continued the meeting and it went the way I expected it to be. Though, mentioning his secretary's name distracted me to some extent but I managed to overlook it. 

Only when we finished our business lunch, I led Mr. Adem and Ms. Kayra to their accomodation. 

"No wonder, why you're world famous for Indian cuisine! The food perfectly suited our taste.", Said Mr. Adem while moving inside the cubicle.

"It's our pleasure to have you as our guest and client, Mr. Adem.", I concluded with a warm smile, exchanging greetings once more. 

"And I'm looking forward to our partnership. So be prepared, Mr. Oberoi.", He added. 

Half day spent, two deals down and it's meaning to celebrate but before that I need to make it up to Lily. She is certainly way too disturbed with my behaviour.

"Congratulations, sir! On your achievement.", As soon as I turned back, Lily sneered, passing a mischievous smirk, folding her arms and before I could understand her motives, she shoved me, giving me a sudden jerk under my knees. 

"Oh, heck! Lily...", I screamed as I was about to fall but this girl... She saved me from distorting my face. 

"Next time, my hands will not be reaching out for you, Mr. Oberoi.", She snapped, moving to the entrance, leaving me behind. 

"Lily... Hear me out... Lily...", I went after her. 

KAYRA

"Dear Pearl, I know it's been so long since I came to you and for a long duration I haven't shared anything to you yet today I need you by my side. 

It's the last day of my training and being preparing and putting my efforts for all these years, I'm agitated... I'm messed up! What if something goes wrong? What if all my struggle goes in vain? 

I was on a war with my inner self in all this time. My family, my friends and Sam... I lost my everything just in a day. My whole life turned upside down when I was just thirteen. Can you imagine? A thirteen year old who didn't even feed herself on her own, who was a teen yet acted like a toddler, was left with nothing but emptiness. Huh... Emptiness is an understatement by the way. 

But now that I will be setting my foot into the company, that too a huge empire, I'm not sure how things will turn out! 

Oops! I didn't tell you. I got accepted in SHINING STAR hotel company as a General Manager and you will be delighted to know that it's India's largest hotel company. 

However, that's not the point of discussion now. I... I have some ulterior motive and for that I need to be audacious. Never have I ever been afraid before taking an action since I was 14. Back then, six months was all I needed to revive my senses. 

But, this time it's different..."

"Kayra, it's time now. Come out.", As soon as the voice hit my ears I stopped jotting down in my diary and locked it with the password. 

"Yes boss, I'm coming.", I immediately replied putting on my shoes. That diary is the only thing I have kept from my boss till now. 

"I've been training you for 14 years and now that you are well - prepared, it's time to test your strength, your audaciousness and your patience. Let me witness your victory today, Kayra.", My boss cum mentor proposed a new challenge for me. 

"I and Neil will be accompanying you.", Boss added. 

*******

An intergender wrestling tournament is organised in a wrestling ring and we have come here to test my ability. A playful smirk flashed upon my face as I glanced at my opponent. His eyes glaring at me with an undefined vexation and hands ready to thwack my face right away as if he is showing his defiance to me fighting him. I guess he is a so-called egoist. 

"He is one of the best Indian wrestlers and you are opposing him. Do you think you can do it?", Patting on my shoulder, furrowing his brows, boss questioned me. 

"Don't worry, I'll give him a tough fight.", I winked at him, ensuring that I'll be doing my best. 

Only when the sound of boxing bell reached my ears, I begun throwing punches on his forearms which was structured as his protecting armour against his face. Restricting myself from using my full strength, I continued to punch at the same spot countless times.

I remember my boss' saying, 'Always try to discover your opponent's weakness' and I guess I found one. 

This makes me wonder, how come he is India's one of the best wrestlers! May be his over-confident and self-centred personality is defeating him. 

"Woah! I can't believe, you won... For real!", As soon as I strode toward my boss, I heard Neil saying this in awe. 

"What do you take me for? I'm not merely a street fighter and moreover, when your opponent is a misogynist then you have no choice but to beat him.", I said in frustration, feeling all eyes on me. 

Some people from the audience commented that I cheated during the match, some show me their disgust filled eyes and some praised me. Well, I couldn't care less. 

"Let's go, we have much more things to take care of.", I suggested and moved toward the exit. 

******

"You know who he is, right?", Pointing to a picture pinned on board, boss asked me.

"Tushar Oberoi, the respected chairman of the hotel company Shining Star. Being a patient of heart, he has already experienced Cardiac Arrest for two times. His only weakness is his family specially, his grandson, Samar Oberoi who is in a dispute with his grandfather.", With a smirk on my face, I spoke aloud his whole life history.

"And he is my main target.", I added.