A man in late twenties was sitting in his luxurious cabin dressed in a black Armani suit working on his laptop along with sipping his morning black coffee - Manik Malhotra, The CEO and owner of MM Companies and one of the youngest billionaires. His company had reached great heights mainly because of him after his company suffered a great loss. He has been winning the award for The Leading Business Tycoon from the past five consecutive years.

Manik's PoV :

Sir, Mr. Cabir Dhawan has come to meet you. Should I let him in? My secretary, Natasha said through the intercom.

" Natasha, how many times do I need to tell you that Cabir does not need permission from anyone to enter my cabin or meet me. Why don't you understand this?" I said in an angry tone. I was angry. I mean Cabir or any of my friends do not require any permission from anyone to enter my cabin and this female makes it a point to piss me off everytime. I know she keeps trying to hit on me and impress me by wearing skimpy dresses but man, she's so annoying.

Yes sir. I'm sorry sir. - She replied in a low voice.

After a couple of seconds, there was a knock on the door of my cabin with Cabir peeping in.

"Cabir man. How many times I've told you not to knock. You can come in otherwise too. I'm not gonna slaughter you anyway. And that Natasha, such a pain in the ass she is man! You appointed her as my secretary right, tu nahi bachega mere haathon se!" I said and picked up the paper weight to hit him.

" Shaant Hulk, Shaant. Itna hyper kyun ho raha hai?" He said with a grin and and sat on the arm chair.

" Accha forget all this, what about the vacant post for the Junior Managing Director? Any calls? " I asked him as the post of the JMD is vacant since a long time and in Cabir's absence there has to be someone to handle the responsibility and work for the company.

" Haan about that, I'm going to take some interviews today. So let's see. There are other posts vacant too. So I'll manage the interviews today and if we're lucky, we'll find the one today itself." He replied.

" Hmm. Alright. I know you'll manage it here. I have a meeting with the Singhania's in Delhi in the afternoon today. Please handle stuff here bro. " I said as the deal with the Singhania's was important for our company.

" Don't worry, Manik. I will handle everything. Tu aaram se jaa. And call me when you land in Delhi alright? " He said. Cabir was like a brother to me. We didn't have any blood relation but nobody understood me the way Cabir did. He had always been my pillar of support from the very beginning.

" Okay Cabir. Take care of yourself, Mukti, Alya, Dhruv, Mom, Dad and..." I was cut in between when he said,
" Bhai, Tu ek din ke liye jaa raha hai. Ek saal ke liye nahi. So chill. I'll take care of everything here."

" Okay Cabir. I'll leave now. Bye. And get me my JMD okay? " I said with a smile.

" Sure bro. Bye. Happy Journey." He replied with a warm smile.

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On the other side :

A girl in her mid twenties dressed in a formal black A-line dress having long silky tresses was standing infront of the idol of her god, Ayyappa and praying.

" Aayiappa, today is an important day as I have an interview with MM Companies. You know na how badly I want a job. Please aaj sab accha karna. Give your blessings to Maa, Papa, Rishu and my friends." She said cutely with her eyes closed.

Nandini Murthy. The 25 years old beauty with brains. She's always wanted the best for her loved ones and herself. And today was probably her day.

Interrupting her talks with her beloved Aiyappa, her phone rang and the name of the caller brought a huge smile on her face.

" Good morning Maa! Yes. I am all ready for the interview... Yes. I have had my breakfast too and dahi cheeni bhi khaaliya... Haan mom, I miss you more. You know that... Thanks maa. I hope the interview will go well... Yes Maa. Will call when I'm back. Give my love to papa... Bye. Love you. "

She immediately picked up her bag, wore her shoes and rushed out of the house after locking it. She was indeed looking beautiful, she was nervous but Aiyappa had something beautiful planned for her.

MM Companies, 11 AM :

Nandini entered the huge multistoried office with a bit of nervousness and asked the receptionist about the interviews taking place to which she directed her to the huge lavish hall with many chairs which were almost full. And after seeing this, she became even more nervous and settled herself on a corner seat while praying to her Aayiappa while fiddling with her fingers. After an hour or so, almost all the interviews were done and she was the only one left as she came in the last. The receptionist called for her making her snap out of her trance. She hurriedly picked up her file and rushed towards the reception.

Miss Nandini, you may go in now. - The receptionist said with a smile.

" Yes. Thankyou. " She replied with a weak smile.

She knocked on the huge wooden door to the interviewer's cabin when a hoarse voice came from inside asking her to come in. She slowly pushed the door open just to see someone sitting on a black leather chair with his back faced towards her.

" Good Morning Sir " She said softly trying not to show her nervousness.

The guy sitting on the arm chair swiftly twirled around making her gasp in shock.

" Bhaii? " She screamed.

" Nandini?" The guy replied in the same manner. But that guy was none other than, Cabir Dhawan.

He immediately got up from his chair and rushed to take her in a warm brotherly hug while Nandini was still bewildered. They broke the hug while Cabir lightly patted her hair with a smile.

" What are you doing here? " Both of them said in unison.

" Vo, I'm here to give the job interview" Nandini answered still lost in her thoughts.

" What are you doing here?" She asked him with a small smile.

" And I'm taking the job interview. " He replied sheepishly.

" But bhai, why aren't you at the Radio Station? You left the job? Is everything okay? Is Navya alright?" She asked in a breath.

" Relax Nandu. Relax. Saans toh lelo. First come here and sit. " He said and made her sit on the opposite arm chair and stood leaning his back on the table.

" First things first, I haven't left the job. I work here in MM Companies for two days in a week. Remember I had told you about me taking over a side job? " He asked.

" Oh yes. Now I remember. But MM Companies? Bhai this is huge! " She exclaimed happily.

" Voh actually my fr..." He was about to say something but was cut in between by her.

" Ye sab chodho bhai, how's Navya? I need to meet her soon. I've not met her since so long! " She sighed.

" Navya is the same, Nandu. Madhubala change hoke Kareena Kapoor thodi ban jaayegi. And you met her three days ago and you're behaving as if you've not met her from the past three years. " He said sarcastically.

" Bhaiii! You're so mean. How can you say this about my best friend and your wife? " She said and hit him lightly on his shoulder.

" Accha, keep this aside. What about the job interview? Why did you leave the previous job? " He asked her.

" Yes Job interview. And bhai, vo, I left the job due to some issues." She said while trying to avoid eye contact with him. She knew that if he will get to know he will surely become angry.

" Nandini, tell me the truth. Right away! You consider me as your brother right? Then tell me what's wrong? " Cabir asked her in a  calm manner.

" Vo bhai, the boss.."

" What did he do? " He stood up and said with a furious expression.

" Cabir, Bhai, you sit and relax first." She said and made him sit back on the chair.

" Carry on." He said.

" He misbehaved with me and asked me spend a night with him. " She said with her eyes tightly  closed.

" What the hell, Nandini? You're telling me this now! I'll go and break his bones ! How bloody dare he! You call me your brother and this is what you do! You didn't even tell this to Navya and you expect me to be calm? Why didn't you tell me this?" He said in a loud voice.

" I didn't want you and Navya to be worried unnecessarily. " She said with her head hung low.

" What? Like seriously, Nandu? Nandini, listen to me, you are like a sister to both me and Navya and we care for you. Please don't do any such thing again? "  He said calmly.

" I promise bhai. Never. But what do you think your sister is any less? " She said with a smirk.

"Oh no. No no no, Nandini! What did you do?" He asked her with a scared expression.

" I kicked him in his balls. " She said casually by shrugging her shoulders.

" WHAAAAAT? You seriously? Goodness. Nandu, uski shakal dekhne layak hogi. Bichaara. " He said and bursted out laughing.

" Vo toh thi hi bhai. But coming to the point, here is my biodata. So I'm gonna apply for the post of the Executive Manager. " She replied.

" Okay so. Let's see." He said and picked up her file from the table.

After a couple of minutes of going through her while he looked up to find her biting her nails nervously.

" Nandu, why on earth are you applying for the post the Executive Manager?" He asked her with a straight face expression.

" What do you mean? " She said while crooking her eyebrows.

" Nandini, you are so qualified! And you are applying for the post of an Executive Manager? Like seriously?" He asked.

" But what else the, bhai? There's no other post." She sighed.

" Who said that there is no other post?" He said with smirk.

" What do you mean? " She asked curiously.

" Junior Managing Director. " He said making her shocked.

"What? Bhaii. Noo. JMD is such a high post! I don't think I can do this. No no. I can't do this. And moreover, I don't think I'm capable of taking up such a big responsibility. I don't deserve this post. I'm sure there will more deserving people than me.  " She said while still recovering from his statement.

" Nandini, you're perfect for this post! Trust me on this. I'm the MD too! Your qualifications and work experience is on point and you're saying this? Don't be stupid, Nandu! " He said.

" Cabir, do you seriously think this is the right decision? " She asked nervously.

" Ofcourse it is! No doubt! You trust me right? Then believe me, you'll be the perfect JMD! " He said happily.

" Okay bhai. If you say so." She said with a small smile.

" Nanduuuu! I'm so happy! Welcome to MM Companies! " He said and took her in a tight hug.

" But bhai, what about your boss? "  She said as they broke the hug.

" Manik. Manik Malhotra. And you don't worry about that, I'll handle him. " He said with a smile.

" You mean THE MANIK MALHOTRA is my boss? I've heard that he's very arrogant and rude. " She said with a scared expression.

" Meine kaha na, don't worry baba. I'll take care of everything. I'll send all the papers which require your signatures home. Alright? " He said.

" Okay. I'll leave now. Thankyou so much bhaii! " She said while hugging him.

" Its okay, Nandu! And you're joining from Monday. Okay? " He said with a smile.

" For sure bhai. Whatever you think is right " She said with a smile.

" And don't worry, I'll take care of your boss. Oops! Ex-boss." He said with a wink.

" Haha! As you wish. Byee!" She said with a smile and left.

He sat back on his arm chair and sent a message to Manik, " Found your JMD! She's great. ;)"

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Phew. 2000 words. No proof reading done, please ignore the mistakes, if any. 😬🙈
And Nandini calls Cabir, bhai. So I hope you don't get irritated or something. 🙈
Thanks for reading! Do tell me how it was. ❤️
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~Vasudha