OUR SECRET LIFE

The mean boss

She got into Abhishek ‘s car after her working time. They reached a two storey house. He rang the doorbell. A man opened the door. It was Neeraj. “Hi sir, I’m Rithika. New appointment.” she informed him. She acted a bit different from usual. He let both of them inside the house. “I’ll leave now. If there is anything you can contact me.” Abhishek informed and left the house. “You will be working here. Right? You look familiar. You look like Viki.” a man doubted her. “Oh sir, everyone used to tell me. I’m not Viki sir.” she smiled and replied. “Ok. You will be working in my son’s company. You will be his personal secretary . I’ll call him.” he told his son to meet her and he went to his office. After a few min Neeraj stepped out of his room. “Hi sir, I’m Rithika. I will work hard sir.” she smiled and said. “I’ve a meeting in a few minutes. I’ll come within 5 min.” he replied and went to his room. She arranged food on the dining table. Within 5 min Neeraj returned to the hall. “Sir, I heard that you didn't have your breakfast. I’ve arranged food sir. Please sit down.” she informed. Without noticing her he got into his car. As soon as possible , she got into the car and sat next to him . “If you don’t have time to have breakfast, what about arranging food in the office, sir?” she enquired. He didn't notice her and tied his hair. “How rude! Omg , he didnt even change.” she smiled and added in her mind. Soon they reached their office. She stepped out of the car and opened the door for him. He got into the office. Everyone welcomed him. After he got into his cabin, she sat on her chair . “Hi, I’m Veera. You look like an expert. You worked anywhere before? “ one of the secretaries enquired . “Nope.” she replied and introduced herself.

When it was night she rushed to Abhishek’s room. “Hey , he doesn't need any secretary dude. I wonder why his father appointed a personal secretary. Cuz he can manage everything on his own.” she informed Abhishek. “What happened?” he enquired. “It’s better not to tell.” she replied and went to her room. Soon Vimal came to her room to meet her. “Hey, how was your first day?” he enquired. “It was a little difficult day. How was the new replacement?” she asked him. “You mean Abhishek? He is doing well. Everyone appreciated his hard work.” he replied. ”Oh. He actually got second prize in a cooking competition.” she informed him. He appreciated him and returned to his room.

She woke up early in the morning and sat in the car. Abhishek started driving . Both of them reached his house. A g**g of people arrived at Neeraj's house. She opened the door. “Who are they?What did they say?” Abhishek enquired . “They came to meet Neeraj. They told him that the business is going down. If it goes like this, it will be better to shut down.” she replied.“What’s the matter sir?” she enquired boss’s father. “You know, a person who works in Neeraj’s position needs not to be rude. But as he is rude , he needs to be friendly. We’ve got a new offer. If he is gonna behave that way, we will lose it. If we don’t get this offer we should shut down the company. If we get this offer, we will get an offer from most of the companies.” his father explained. “Sir, if you don’t mind, can I try? I’ll try my best. Can I do the meeting instead of the boss?” she enquired. After thinking a while he agreed . He started explaining details that are needed for the meeting. After the meeting she sat in the car. Soon Neeraj’s dad called her. She was surprised after the call. “What happened? What did he say?” Abhishek was curious. “He said that they agreed to invest in our company. They praised my work and suggested making me their main dealer.” she explained with a smile on her face. He congratulated her.

“Sir, I don't wish to work here. Please don’t mistake me.” she said goodbye. “ No problem. If you change your mind, you can inform me .Thanks for your hard work.” the Neeraj's father thanked her. She returned to her coffee shop.

“Deepak’s here.” Abhishek informed her. She rushed to meet him. He was ordering Iced americano. “It’s been a long time.”

“Yup. Where were you? I searched for you everyday.” he enquired. “I was with my friend . You ordered anything?”

“Yup. Your favourite iced americano.” he replied with a smile on his face. “I’ll come now .” she said and went to prepare something. She returned with a chocolate pudding. They both entered into their own world.

It was when she started working in her restaurant. He was her tutor. She was learning coffee arts from him. He once came to have her coffee.“Your coffee and the art is good.” he appreciated her. “Who's restaurant is this ?” he enquired . “It is owned by both me and my friend.” she smiled and replied. It was the first time he came to her restaurant. He became their regular customer . “Don’t call me sir. Just be casual with me.” he informed. She agreed. Soon they became friends.

After an hour of talk he said bye and got into his car. A call came to her phone. It was Neeraj. “Are you going anywhere?” Vimal asked her. “Yes. My boss will arrive here soon. He wants to tell me something.” she replied . Soon a car arrived . “Get in.” he opened the door for her. “What is that you wanna tell me?” she asked her. “Actually , it’s my friend’s mother’s birthday. Idk what to give as a gift. I called you cuz to help me buy a gift.” he replied. “You have a friend, sir? It’s great. I’ll help you to select a gift.” she replied and smiled. They reached a newly opened shop. “Why did he want me to select a gift? I mean, he remembered me when he thought about gifts and celebration? or..” she started thinking.

She returned to her room after a busy schedule. She lied on her bed as soon as she came .

The next day she got ready to work at the restaurant . Deepak arrived at the restaurant . Are you here to pick Rithika? It’s your mother’s birthday right? Tell her my wishes.” Vimal said with a smile on his face. “ Of course.” he replied and searched for her. He sat on a chair and ordered her favourite iced americano. After a few minutes both of them got into the car. They reached his house. His mother was waiting for them. “Happy birthday mom” she handed over the gift and wished her. They chatted for a while. Soon someone knocked on the door. It was Neeraj . He handed over the present and wished her. “After receiving the gift everyone feels happy?” he asked Rithika. “Yup. Of Course . “ she replied with a smile on her face. They cut the cake .After chatting for a while Neeraj left home. Deepak and Rithika got into the car. “How was the day?” he asked her. “It was a nice day. Actually, you are really different from the person whom I know.” she replied thinking about Neeraj. They reached her restaurant.