Shaurya's pov
I stood in front of my Papa's office . The office which my Grandfather made and established with his everything.
As soon as I entered I was greeted by the receptionist.
I went to my cabin and called my PA Ayaan.
"Sir ,you called me?" Ayaan said entering my cabin.
"Yes, I need something important to discuss with you." I said.Ayaan nodded his head.
"What happened with our Miami deal?" I asked .
"We lost once again Sir.....Today morning they mailed me saying that.." Ayaan said, making me clench my fist.
I really don't know why these mishaps happened but this is the third deal we have lost this month.
I have to find out the loophole as soon as possible.
I dismissed Ayaan and started working. I read their mail which stated that they didn't want to have any deal with us as our rival company has offered them a great deal.
I searched for the file which contains the information about our next deal and I have to give my Secretary to work on it for the finishing touch.
Suddenly something struck in my mind.
I smirked.
It's 6pm and I was working for the upcoming presentation for a meeting which is going to happen next Monday.
Suddenly my phone rang .
Shaurya : Mr. Singh speaking.
Shweta : Shaurya...it's me,Shweta.
I dropped my pen and rubbed my forehead.
Shaurya : Yes..Say.
Shweta : Actually,are you free tonight? I wondered why not we had dinner together.!!!
I closed my eyes seeing her attempt to spend time with me.
Shaurya: Shweta, it's not possible as I still have lots of work to do...I will be late today so please.
Shweta : Please... it's a matter of just an hour.
Shaurya: I am really sorry but I can't. Bye.
Cutting the phone I exhaled loudly.
I failed to make her understand that I am seriously not interested in her.
After her relationship got better with Dhruv, I tried to talk with her with more civility but again her constant attempts to persuade me irritates me to the core.I shook my head and continued with my work.
After an hour a knock diverted my attention.
"Come in." I said.
I looked up to see My Secretary Jiya was standing there with a smile on her face.
"Sir, you asked me to work on the file of the upcoming presentation...but you didn't receive it....any problem sir?" She said.
"No...no...I will give you tomorrow. It's Friday today and the meeting will be on Monday ...So it's ok. " I said to her and dismissed her.
At 10 pm ,I left my office . Papa has already left so I drove towards my home alone.
At night we had dinner together and I informed Papa about the happenings of the company.
Papa was furious but later I made him calm down.
After talking with him for an hour I went to my room and laid down on my bed thinking about the drama which is going to happen tomorrow.
Next day
Shaurya's pov
I reached my office at around 9 am . Papa is also coming today despite I told him not to.
Normally he doesn't come to the office on Saturday & Sunday and me on Sunday. But today he came as it's a big day.
I went to my Cabin with my Papa and called Ayaan to come.
"Sir...everything is ready. " Ayaan said . I smirked.
I nodded and told him to stay here.
I called Jiya and asked her to come to my Cabin.
Within a few seconds, Jiya came.
She looked at us and became startled seeing us. But she masked her expression soon.
"Did you call me Sir? Anything urgent...?" She asked.
"Yes..we have something important to discuss. " I said and looked at Papa and Ayaan.
"Let's not beat around the bush. We all know that in this one month we have lost three big deals.
I remember you were the one who was in charge of keeping the files safe as you wanted to prove your worth.Do you want to say anything about this? If not in front of us ,then we have to take the Police to open your mouth." I said without pretending anything.
Jiya looked paled and started to sweat.
"What happened? Are you alright? You are sweating in an air-conditioned room. " Ayaan said, feigning innocence.
"I am telling you the reason Ayaan. Actually Ms Jiya was selling our personal information to our rival companies which made them win the deal thrice." I said playing the CCTV footage clearly showed that she was stealing the information.
"Speak up Ms Jiya..we don't have all day for you." I said.
Still she remained silent.
"SPEAK UP. " I shouted.
"Sir ... I am sorry.... I ... um.. I didn't want to do it... but I was ... I wanted money Sir. When they offered me the larger amount, I couldn't resist the temptation. " Jiya said.
"Well, whatever the reason is you cheated on us. You betrayed the company for which you worked for a long time....you played with us and our trust ....So you have to resign." Papa said.
"No ..no..Sir ,please. I will be on the road Sir...please forgive me Sir..give me last chance Sir.. I will never do anything like that." Ms Jiya cried.
"I am sorry but you should have thought about it before selling our information. We aren't involving Police in this matter. So resign and leave" I said.
Finally when she saw her pleading wasn't working ,she left the cabin dejectedly.
"I still can't believe it." Papa said.
"Me too...but the CCTV made me believe. Moreover I was always suspicious towards her so I put a spy behind her who will give me her information. " I said.
"Anyways ...we need a trusted Secretary now. " I said.
"I think Ayaan ,I want you to be the Secretary of Shaurya because none is more trustworthy than you." Papa said.
"But Sir..." Ayaan said.
"You are efficient Ayaan...you deserve to be the one. So will you?" Papa said.
Ayaan nodded, making us smile.
"So from Monday you will be working as Secretary. All the best " Papa said and left.
"Congratulations Ayaan" I said hugging her.
"Thank you Sir. But your PA?" He said.
"We have to interview for employment...." I said, sighing.
"Yes Sir.." Ayaan said.
"I am giving you the responsibility. " I said
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Arnika's povI felt sad but masked my expression."I missed you." The girl said making me frown."Me too." Shaurya said . I didn't like it at all.They broke the hug and looked at me.Thank you so much for noticing me,!!"Oh let me introduce you guys...Arnika ,she is Diksha,Dhruti's cousin and my friend. And Diksha she is my friend cum my PA Arnika." Shaurya said."Yes yes,I know her...after all you sent me her photos." Diksha said smiling.I looked at them curiously. Shaurya looked nervous and pinched Diksha's hand making her yelp."Umm..ah...she meant that ….she…" Shaurya started to stammer."Aare shut up...you know what Arnika,he always talks about you whenever we talk. Arnika this ..Arnika that...Arnika ….""Diksha