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Chapter 54 - Office Work!!

After a brief discussion with my assistant Miss. Taylor, I just asked her to bring all the details of the company's employees. She nodded and left after passing a smile to me and Kristein. I diverted my attention back to Kristein. He was sitting in front of me and was giving me an amused smile.

"What?", I asked.

"Nothing. I love watching this side of yours", he said.

"Thanks", I replied.

"But you're too polite for your own good. You're the boss. Behave like one", He added and I rolled my eyes.

I'm not a monster like you, I thought.

"Don't worry. I'll handle my issues all by myself, Mr. Oberoio", I said.

"Well, I trust you, Mrs. Oberoi", he said and my heart sank down. I don't want his surname behind my name.

"Can I request one thing?", I asked.

"Anything", he said. I picked up the name plate and placed it in front of Kristein.

"Until and unless we're married, I want my name, Miss. Shanaya Halis Thompson written on this. Even after marriage, I feel it's my right if I want to change my surname or not. This marriage is not my decision but please just let me take a decision for my name", I said in the most polite way.

"Fine. If you're begging so much, I'll do it. Don't touch my feet now", he said and I just passed him a sad smile. I get it, his ego is hurt. But that's his problem, not mine.

"Really?", I asked.

"Yeah, I'll get a new nameplate for you. It's the first time you're asking something from me after we've been engaged", he said.

"Thank you", I replied with my best smile. He smiled back.

"Your welcome", he said.

With a glance at his wristwatch, he said, "I better be going now. I'll pick you up at five in the evening".

"Ok", I replied and he left after showing me his dimples.

"Let's start the work, Shanaya", I motivated myself and started looking all around myself. In about half an hour, Taylor appeared in front of me with some files and folders. She impressed me with her quick service and professionalism.

I glanced over all the files only to find out that this company lacks workers. So I asked Taylor to add vacancies on the website. I don't forget to add a few vacancies for college girls. I want to give girls who are struggling for money and are talented, a source of income. There are so many Shanaya's like me who are worrying about their families and how to feed them. My main reason for making my own empire was to help them.

It feels good to do what you love!!

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After a normal work day, I went back home. Kristein sent a car with a driver for me because he got some important stuff to do. He couldn't manage to pick me up and I was fine with it. I'm more than happy taking care of me all by myself.

Throwing my purse in the drawing room, I walked to my room and had a shower. I changed into something comfortable and then lay on the bed to take a five-minute rest. But as soon as I touched the pillow and closed my eyes, I dozed off. My bed takes care of me like my real boyfriend. It provides me with the best sleep.

I woke up after forty minutes. Stretching my body, I climbed down the bed. After washing my face with water, I left my room and walked downstairs to make dinner for me and Kristein because he's staying with me until and unless his house is under renovation.

I made soup and Mexican Salad for Kristein and Pasta for myself because I ain't-a fitness freak like him. I eat whatever I like and whatever my taste buds approve of. My stomach has to digest everything. It's his job. I sat on the couch and waited for Kristein to come back home. I could have eaten alone but I'm the host and I can't be rude to him as he agreed to my condition on changing my name on the company's nameplate.

I woke up for the second time with a grumbling stomach and found myself on my bed. Did Kris come back? Why didn't he wake me up? I'm so hungry and that stupid boy just brings me to my room. With a scowl on my face, I walked downstairs.

The dinner was on the table untouched. Did he not eat anything too? Did he eat outside? I glanced at the wall clock and it was two in the morning. I quickly heat up the pasta and ate it. Once my stomach was full, I smiled in satisfaction and leaving the dishes in the dishwasher, I ran back to my room. I need to sleep as I've to get up in the morning again.

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One week later;

Seven days passed so swiftly that I couldn't even appreciate how fast time can fly. With so much work and pressure on my shoulders, I've realised that it's not everyone's cup of tea to be a CEO. I'm actually hustling double than my usual capabilities just to cope up with the work. I wonder how the hell my brother, Kristein or even Dan manage to take out me time or time for their family from such hectic schedule? I'm not able to manage to eat three meals a day.

And that's not the best part. Apart from interviews and coping up with past records, I'm expected to give a speech and held meetings from time to time to just have good communication with the employees. I'm already sweating. There are so many experienced employees in this company and I'm just a newbie. How am I supposed to tell them what to do?

Also, public speaking still haunts me. I'm just not that confident. I don't know how am I going to perform a speech and even speak. I can't take help from Kristein. Since the past seven days, I've hardly seen Kristein or talked to him. Although we live under the same roof but our time schedule is different. But meeting him is directly proportional to picking up a fight so I'm better not talking to him.

"Shanaya, this is the final report you asked for", Taylor walked in my room. I've asked her to call me from my first name just to make a friendly environment between us.

"Thanks. You owe me big time. Also, can I take an off for tomorrow? I need a break before this presentation", I said and she smiled amusingly at me.

"You're the boss. You don't need permission from me. Although, you do look tired. You've been working way too much. You owe yourself a break", she replied and I smiled genuinely.

Packing up my stuff, I left for house. I found Kristein's car parked and lights in the house on which means he's home today. I pressed the bell and waited for him to open the door.

"Hey, Tweety. You're back", he welcomed me nicely with that stupid nick name.

"Yeah. It's my house after all. Don't call me that", I said as I entered inside and slouched on the couch.

"Tired?", He asked.

"You think?", I replied. Why does he ask stupid questions? I closed my eyes. I couldn't find the energy to even move my pinky finger. Out of blue, I felt a pair of hands massaging my shoulder. Although, it felt so good but I was startled.

Opening my eyes, I looked up and asked, "What are you doing?".

"Ceasing your tiredness. Now close your eyes and enjoy this massage", he said.

"I'm fine", I said as I tried to remove his hands away from my shoulders.

"Just relax ok. Let me help you", he said and I gave in. I closed my eyes again and let my tired self enjoy that small massage.

"How are you feeling now?", He asked softly.

"Good. Thanks", I replied as I smiled with my closed eyes.

"You go and freshen up. I'll make coffee for both of us", he said as he removed his magical hands away from my shoulders and I opened my eyes.

"Kris, how do you manage that? Handling a company and still not getting tired", I asked.

He looked back at me on his way from the kitchen and just smiled. "What do you mean?", He asked.

"You're busy working just like me or maybe you're working way more than me, still there you're all fresh and not tired at all whilst I'm just about to die. You're even making coffee for me", I said.

"It's all about priorities", he said with a smile and walked away leaving my heart in a dilemma.

You're his priority, my heart said.

No, he's talking about his company, my mind replied.

Shut up both of you, I replied back.

I walked to my room and took a shower. Later I had coffee with Kristein and at night, he helped me in making dinner. We ate dinner and had some small talks with each other. After washing dishes, I wished him Good night and came back to my room on my lovely bed. As soon as my head touched my pillow, I dozed off.

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I woke up the next day and didn't even leave my room. I stood in front of the mirror and started practising for my first presentation because I'm a loser. I hate public speaking. This is so dang difficult. I'm stammering and my palms are freaking sweaty.

How am I going to handle this? Jesus.

Annoyed, I threw the file on the bed and lay on the bed on my backside looking at the ceiling up. My life sucks. Everything sucks. I wanna do nothing. I wanna pack my bags and disappear, that's it.

A knock on my door caught my attention. I didn't respond. "Shanaya", Kristein called out my name.

"Go away. I don't wanna talk to anyone", I responded.

But he's Kristein. Listening to me is not in his genes. He just rotated the knob of the door and walked inside my room. Why can't he just take a simple No? I sat on my bed as he walked inside with a stupid handsome smile on his face.

"Why didn't you come down for breakfast? And you're not even ready for your office", He asked.

"I'm not going office today. Got your answer", I replied. Fine, I'm annoyed doesn't give me the right to act like a bit** to him but I can't help this. Either understand me or don't judge me.

"What's that file about? Are you going to give a presentation?", He enquired and I looked at him in disbelief.

What is he? Mind reader?

"Yes and I'm not doing any good. So, leave me and let me handle it", I said.

"Do you want my help? I'm experienced in giving presentations", he said and I looked at him. He looked so angelic to me all of a sudden as soon as he offered his hand of help.

Monster turned into an angel. Wow!!

"Ok. I can give you a shot", I said.

"Great", he replied and then walked towards my bed and picked up the file.

For the next two hours, Kristein and I kept discussing the presentation. He taught me some of his amazing tips and saying he's a genius would be an understatement. Not only he helped me in preparation but also gave me new confidence.

"You're ready now", Kristein said closing the file as I finished my speech. I grinned.

"Thanks. You owe me big time", I responded.

"Really?", He looked surprised. I nodded.

"Can I ask you something then?", He asked scratching the back of his head.

"Yeah", I replied. He looked unsure or may be nervous.

That's new!!

"I helped you so you've to return me the favour. That's the rule", he said and I shrugged my shoulder.

"Ok", I said.

"Will you go on a date with me?", He asked catching me off guard.

Date? With this monster?, I thought.

He was an angel a few minutes before. Isn't he?, My mind replied back.

"Why? We see each other every day. We live under the same roof. What's the point of dating?", I asked and he gave me a disappointed look.

Excuse me if I'm unromantic!!

"I don't want to give you any explanation. I want to go out with you, spend some quality time. Just answer me in Yes Or No", he responded.

"Yes. I'll go. Since you've helped me", I said and he smiled.

"Really? Did you just agree?", He asked giving me a goofy smile.

"Yeah. I agree, duh", I said and his smile increased multiple times.

"Great. Good luck with your meeting tomorrow. I'm leaving now. I've to make preparation for our first date", he said and ran out of the door.

First date!! That hits me hard. Oh lord. I hope I don't regret my decision. Why did I even say yes?

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