9 Face Off

Let's see if he has forgotten me...

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7:15 PM

FASHION AND THE CITY

Aliya was waiting for Rishi in the meeting hall of their comapny. She had been waiting for him for almost half of an hour.

'He is as usual late. Unpunctual Creature.'

Rishi and his manager, Mr.Gera arrived. Rishi sat on the chair in front of Aliya. Aliya was surprised to see the man. She recognized that he was the same person she bumped on a few days ago.

'He came in a three piece suit. His attire reminds me of that unfortunate day. But his looks have changed. Seems that he had done a lot of workout since last few years. Anyways... '

'She reminds me of my ex. Both are Aliya Sharma. Are both of them same? I remember this lady had asked me that day, whether we met before or not. Surely there are 99.9 percent chances that I'm right. They may be same. If that's the case then I've to deal with her patiently. She will retaliate. She may take this deal personally. Her expressions are hinting me that she is furious. Anyways....'

Mr. Gera broke the silence

"Mrs.Sharma.....

"Its Ms.Sharma."

"I'm sorry. You're 31 so I thought you maybe married."

"Sorry. But you dont know that you can't assume or judge a person by their age. And stop being such a stereotype person."

"Okay fine. Sorry. Ms.Sharma, our claim is not wrong nor unethical. We have learnt about the whole incident. We're sorry on behalf of Mr.D'souza. The responsibility of final selection lies to our CEO. Mr.D'souza broke these norms. So he has been fired. As the interview remained incomplete, our CEO decided to complete it. And he has selected you. He found you capable for him and he has the best job offer for you."

"Firstly, I wasn't aware of your so called 'norms'. Even if there were such norms, nobody informed me. I was said that it was the last round of interview. The misbehaviour was done by your former manager. So he should directly ask me to forgive him. I can't forgive him like this. Also I have nothing to do with his termination. Secondly, I was not interviewed to match your boss's capabilities with mine, but for your company. So please say it correctly. And even if he has the best job offer, I've the right to reject it."

Aliya waited for Rishi's opinions for a few seconds. But he didn't respond. Seeing this she was ready to get up and move out but Rishi stopped her.

"I haven't started yet. Ms.Sharma, you are correct on your side. You were unaware of our rules. Moreover you were insulted by our former manager. If you are expecting his apology then that also can be done. I'm offering you the country's best job offer. There should be minimum chances for rejection. You had wished to work here, right? Now I'm myself giving you a chance. FASHION AND THE CITY values and respects talent."

"You're right Mr.Singhania. I 'had' wished for this job. But I'mno longer interested in this company. Mr.D'souza was not in fault alone. The remaining members of your company in the cabin, instead of supporting me, were convincing me to accept that worst job offer. They were convincing me to end my career within few years. It was not the fault of one but many. How can I believe that there are no longer such stereotypical people in your company? How can I believe that after accepting the offer, nobody will ever question me like this? How can I believe that just for a sake of employing a man you won't replace me? This thing has happened without your knowledge. How can I believe that you will be now aware of what's happening in your own company? Even if you're the CEO, you should be aware of the smallest thing going on in this company. Sorry, Mr.Rishi. Even if it was the last job offer in the whole universe I would have rejected it."

Saying those ruthless words for a 'poor' CEO she left the hall in a glance. Rishi wasn't able to say even a single word to her. As always he was defeated in the word fight with her. He felt helpless. Mr.Gera looked at Rishi with pity.

Aliya was in relief. She felt if she was now breathing fresh air. Frustration had been eating her up for days and now she has finally released everything out.

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She reached home. She jumped on her sofa and closed her eyes. She giggled as she remembered the pitiful face of Rishi.

'I must say, it was fun at yelling him. I'm now relieved. I may be the first one in the country to reject both Rishi and his company. Oh God! for how many times do I've to yell at him now. I loose my energy so quickly. Yup! I need to eat something. Partttyyy!!!'

Aliya ordered food and 'partied'all alone. She had to tell these things to Anushka to celebrate and share her joy. She thought of telling her everything tomorrow.

She got ready to have a peaceful sleep.

Again if she hadn't put her phone silent she would have got to know what will happen on the next day.

This girl never learns from her mistakes.....