*Kalpana Pov*

"Sir! Can you please repeat it?" I asked, glancing up when I realized I missed a line.

"Sure! But this can be done only once." He replied, not even glancing up from his notes.

"Sure, Sir!" I mumbled and tried to put some imaginary jet on my hand to write fast.

Is this job so hard? I thought groaning inside, but concentrated on his words, not wishing to ask him again to repeat the words.

"That's all for today and do type it fast and bring the printout. I have a meeting within half an hour." He ordered and I nodded before scrambling out to have some fresh air.

I started typing and glanced at the clock groaning realizing I have still half more to type but the time is nearly over.

I never thought my loyalty would be a rope to my neck itself. Can't this boss be some normal person who actually takes some person into job based on an interview based on their credibility?

I was never used to this fast typing and not the fast writing for sure. How can I do everything perfect on the first day itself?

I sighed and started typing more fast hoping to not make it too late. Finally, after another half an hour I finished the work and took the print out after verifying for the mistake.

Maybe the time taken is more, but at least there shouldn't be any simple mistakes, right? I thought and stood up.

Will he shout? Well, I can't do anything if he did shout when I have made the mistake and I hope he will not shout too much though.

"Sir? Here is the printout." I mumbled fidgeting with the papers before placing them before him.

"Okay!" he said, nodding before taking the papers and stood up collecting his coat.

I just stared at him feeling the shock of his just a simple word. Was my clock wrong? Did I finish it so early?

But then again brushed the thoughts away knowing well, even with some extra force I could never achieve it.

"What are you still doing here? Go and finish your other works. I am not going to make you present in the meetings so soon." He ordered with an irritated look and I took a step back.

"It's been more than half an hour, Sir." I calmly said after contemplating for some time.

"I know! I already noted the time and it is fifty six minutes." He said shrugging and placed the papers inside the file.

"Uhmm..." I just don't even know what to say after hearing his words.

"Look, I know you are not used to this job. I will be giving you deadlines and you will do the work, maybe not within the deadline. But at least with this I can know what time you take and will take action if you do it beyond that time. I just want to see some improvement and I hope you show that. Otherwise, this job will not always be with you." Just how he said all this, he passed me before walking outside the cabin.

Who is this guy? I thought, shaking my head in bewilderment before turning around and walked outside the cabin to my place.

Maybe he is that boss who is fantasized by all the employees in the world. I should not wonder all this in the first place after being on hand experience of his help at so many matters.

I should stop thinking about his nature and all from this moment for my good. So that I can concentrate and make sure I improve myself without making him regret this decision.

With this new decision, I nodded and started doing my remaining work. I smiled at the fear I felt before and now feeling this new sense of confidence.

"Sudhir!" I called for him sitting on the dining chair with a book and a pen.

"Ma!" he called back from the couch busy with watching cartoons.

"Come here for a second." I mumbled relaxing my fingers.

"What is it?" he asked reluctantly walking near to the table.

"Sit down!" I replied gesturing the chair and he did staring at me.

"Tell me what happened today at school." I said smiling at him to which he gave a small frown.

"I tell that at the night." He mumbled making me chuckle.

"I know! But can you tell me now?" I asked again and he nodded before starting his descriptions of today's events.

I immediately started writing whatever he is saying as fast as I can. After a few minutes, he went silent, making me stop writing.

"You are not listening, Ma." He mumbled when I stared at him.

"Of course I am listening. See, I am even writing it down." I said showing the paper.

"But... but you always stare at me and smile while... while I talk." He said biting his lip.

"I know, dear! And this is needed for Mom. You can talk again at night too." I offered and he slowly nodded.

"So, from today onwards you will say two times. Once I will write and the second time I will stare." I stated and he nodded smiling.

"Good!" I mumbled sighing in relief.

I know I may be using him but he can only make me improve anything in me. Now, all this is for him only right.

And the speed with which kids talk can never be matched by anyone in this world for sure. If I can make sure I can write everything Sudhir says which was only less than half today, then I am sure I can do my best with my boss.

So, I guess he will not mind when he realize what was I doing all the time in his childhood at such elder age. I thought, grinning and I immediately stilled.

He will grow up? I thought, frowning, but sighed, knowing well I can't do anything about it except to make sure that he grows up happily.

"I will go and make some dinner. You are hungry, right?" I asked standing up.

"Yes! Can I go and watch cartoons?" he asked, glancing at the television.

"Come here when I call for you after the dinner is ready." I replied and he grinned before rushing off towards the couch.

"So, how is your work?" Jhanvi asked the next day morning walking towards my home.

"Fine! How is Harsha doing now?" I asked locking the door.

"He is still sneezing." She replied worriedly.

"Come on! Kids get ill sometimes and you should know this better than me." I said, placing my hand on her shoulder.

"I know all that and I have seen all this, but still it just scares me whenever he just gets cold. You don't know how many things I hear at the hospital at the variations in the cold and where it leads to." She said shivering.

"You already took him to the hospital and they gave a clear check yesterday afternoon as for your message. I am sure he will be fine within a few days." I said smiling.

"I hope you are right and I will go near him. He will be scared." She said, nodding at me before hurrying to her house.

"Shall we go?" I asked, looking down at Sudhir.

"Yes!" he replied, making me laugh at his evergreen excitement relating to school.

"You are doing what?" Pallavi asked laughing.

"Yeah! I want to give my best and to improve it, I have only this way." I replied shrugging waiting for the elevator.

"The poor little guy." She said, shaking her head.

"Oh please! He is actually enjoying talking about it two times." I said rolling my eyes.

"But still..." she mumbled chuckling and waved when the elevator stopped at her floor.

"Good morning, Mr.Girish!" I greeted stepping outside the elevator and saw him walking towards his cabin.

"Good morning, Ms.Kalpana! Have a nice day." He greeted back, making me smile and I walked near to my table.

I glanced around making sure everything is at a place before picking up the note pad and pen. I knocked on his door and walked in hearing his permission.

"Two spoons of powder and a half spoon of sugar. Please note this and make some coffee." He said gesturing to the coffee machine.

I tried to remember what he said and started doing it while I heard him repeat them again making me shake my head.

"Thank you!" he mumbled, taking the cup and rubbed his forehead.

"Today I am not in the mood to take any clients. Tell them I am busy with meetings." He added when I picked up the notepad.

"Ok, Sir! Is there anything else that to be done today?" I asked staring at him.

"No! I don't have any meetings I suppose. Just get me if there are any important calls." He replied and I nodded before turning around to leave the room.

"Is everything fine, Sir?" I asked, turning back before I could stop myself.

"Yesterday I had some food at the client place which seems to have upset my stomach." He replied after a few minutes.

"Then I would advise you to keep that cup down, Sir. This will make your stomach more upset." I mumbled and he immediately did.

"I forgot! I was just thinking about the tiredness." He mumbled back, shaking his head like he can't believe he did it.

I left from his cabin and walked near my bag before taking out a tablet. I walked back inside to see him still staring at the cup.

"Take this tablet if you haven't already, Sir. This will not have nay side effects." I added thinking maybe he will have some doubts.

"Okay!" he said, nodding to me before taking the strip.

"Take a rest, Sir!" I advised before walking out of his cabin again before closing the door behind me.

He is definitely not used to make some mistakes and definitely not used to being ill! I thought shaking my head and walked towards my table.

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nice questions, guys and some of you are spot on... one is past and one is present and it depends on her to choose...

We will see what or shall i say whom she chooses... :P

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