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Parinidhi's pov!

"Have you heard of Rey Designs, Nidhi? It is a big fashion industry. You have to join immediately." Nikita ji said and I froze listening to her words.

Did I hear it correctly? Or am I simply hearing things?

Is it possible that my mind is playing games with me? Making me hear things related to him.

"Nikita ji? I didn't hear you properly. What name did you just say?" I asked, my heart pounding crazily against my ribcage.

"Rey Designs, Nidhi. It is a fashion industry. Have you heard of Siddharth Singh Raichand? Oh wait, in your resume you have mentioned that you have worked in Rey Designs for more than a month? Is that right?" Nikita ji asked and I felt weak.

"That's right, Nikita ji. I have worked there once. But that place is not for someone like me. Can you offer me a job somewhere else?" I asked hopefully. I can't even imagine going back to that place. I can't imagine seeing him on a daily basis.

"Nidhi, you know the company protocols. If you deny one offer, you will automatically go to the bottom of the list. Your next turn will come only after all other people get employment. If you are okay with that, I can pass on the offer to the next candidate." Nikita ji said apologetically and I felt helpless.

'Hey bhagwan! What kind of test is this now? Why are you siding with that rakshas who don't believe in you? I am your devotee. You are supposed to be on my side. Helping me in staying away from that rakshas. Not the other way around,' I complained, looking at the Lord Shiva sculpture in the corner of my room.

"Nidhi? Are you there?" Nikita ji asked.

Do I even have an option? I can't wait around for my next turn to come. Our financial status doesn't offer me that luxury.

"Yes, Nikita ji. I will take up the job. Errand you said? Right? I wouldn't have to work directly with the CEO right?" I asked anxiously and Nikita ji laughed out loud.

"Nidhi, Siddharth Raichand is a very important man. Every single second of his day is expensive. He wouldn't spare time to work directly with the errands. You must know this. You worked there once." Nikita ji said and I remained silent.

I happen to know a little too much about this expensive Siddharth Singh Raichand.

And that is the problem.

"Okay, Nikita ji. By the way, how long is this employment?" I asked.

"Two months. The one who was working in your place has gone on maternity leave. So, you will be replacing her for a couple of months. And if they like your work and luck is on your side, you might even get a permanent position there." Nikita ji said and I shuddered at the thought of being in Siddharth Singh Raichand's vicinity permanently.

A permanent position in Rey Design? No thanks!

Nikita ji passed on some more information about the job and hung up the call.

I walked back to my room in a daze.

So, Siddharth Singh Raichand again scored.

Well, this will be his last point. From the next day, if we happen to lock horns, the points will be mine. Not his.

I will not let him win again.

"Nidhi?" Laksh snapped a finger in front of me, startling me out of wandering thoughts.

"Ah yes," I said staring at Priya di and Laksh in daze.

"What happened, Nidhi? You got the job?" Priya di asked curiously.

"Yes. In Rey Designs." I said and Priya di looked at me in horror.

"No, Nidhi. You are not going there again." Priya di denied hotly.

"I don't have any other option di," I said helplessly.

"Of course you have. We can look for another job." Priya di said.

"None would pay as much as Rey Design does." I said softly.

"Money is not everything, Nidhi." Priya di argued.

"I know. But we are in need of that now. Don't worry di. I will not let him bully me again." I said vehemently.

"He is so cruel. I can't let you go there again." Priya di cried out.

" What are you talking about? What exactly is the problem?" Laksh asked in confusion.

Priya di explained what all she knows about my life while working at Rey Designs. Laksh heard everything in horror.

"Priya, don't worry. I will be there to look after her. The Rey Designs - D fab collaboration begins with a fashion show. So, I will be working closely with Rey Designs. Most days, I will be there at Rey Designs too." Laksh said, making Priya di relieved a bit.

"I am still not happy with this." Priya di said huffing angrily.

"It will be alright, di. I am a big girl. I can handle everything." I said, pasting a smile on my face.

*****

Third person's pov!

Next day

Mukul was making a coffee for himself, when he heard the tinkling sounds of an anklet.

Who is wearing an anklet in Rey Designs?

Nobody!

The last time he heard this was when Parinidhi Vyas worked here. No one since then.

Mukul turned around and his eyes widened seeing Nidhi standing in front of him awkwardly.

Yesterday, he heard from other employees that Nidhi had come in to meet Sid. He was down in the basement, so he didn't see her. People said there wasn't a fight. But that doesn't mean that the same would happen today.

What is she even doing here?

"Mukul ji?" Nidhi called out.

"Nidhi. What are you doing here?" Mukul asked worriedly.

The office was almost empty. Only him and a few cleaners and peons were there.

Nidhi extended an envelope towards him.

He opened it and his eyes widened in horror.

"You are the new temp?" Mukul asked, already sweating.

If Sid comes to know this, he will be fired for sure. Why hadn't he looked into the details of the new temp?

Oh god! How was he to guess that Nidhi would end up here.

"Oh Nidhi! I am so dead." Mukul said.

Then he saw Nidhi' eyes widening and she froze for a moment.

"He is here," she mumbled as she recognised the musky scent of his perfume.

"Who?" Mukul asked in confusion.

"Siddharth ji," Nidhi said softly.

Siddharth ji? Nidhi calls Sid as Siddharth ji? Since when?

"Mr Raichand? He is here? You saw him?" Mukul asked in panic.

"He is here," she said again.

"Oh God! Nidhi, go and hide. Go into the pantry. Don't come out until I call you." Mukul said and lightly pushed her into the pantry and hurried out of the pantry

Siddharth walked in, quite earlier than his usual time.

Why does every bad thing happen at once? Mukul wondered sulkily.

"Good morning, Mr Raichand." Mukul greeted Sid with a fake smile.

Sid stopped suddenly as he heard the unmistakable sound of the tinkling of an anklet. He then heard the rustling sound of glass bangles.

Mukul watched in horror as he saw Sid looking around. That has never happened before. He always makes a beeline for his cabin, without even stopping to greet anyone.

He watched in astonishment, as Sid's hands slowly crept up to his chest.

"Nidhi," Siddharth Singh Raichand mumbled softly, but Mukul, who was closely watching Sid, heard it perfectly clear.

What the bloody hell is happening here? Mukul wondered in utter confusion.

Just a moment ago, Nidhi had said Sid is here without even seeing him. And now, Sid was saying Nidhi's name without seeing her. He felt like pulling his hair out of frustration.

Where the hell are you, Ansh?

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