"Titly, what do you want to become?"
"Ummm, let me think. I will be your secretary. How's that??"
"What type of aim is that!? I thought you will choose to become a doctor or an engineer or a teacher? But secretary! Doesn't it sound dull?"
Titly answered confidently, "No and It's not just a secretary. It's YOUR secretary Vai
brother
."
Not getting the point, Ruhaan again asked her, "Does that make any difference?"
"Of course, it makes a huge difference."
"Like how and what?"
Titly absentmindedly stared at Ruhaan while giving it some thought. Ruhaan broke the chain of her thought by poking, "Hey, what are you thinking?"
"I want to be with you all the time. Thus I can learn many things from you and I won't have to get scared. Being with you I feel safe. So I think being your secretary will be the best for me. What do you think Vai?" Titly innocently reasoned her plan which made Ruhaan falling in deep thought with their bitter memories.
When Titly didn't get any response, she poked Ruhaan slightly, "Vaai. Tell naa. Won't it be great?"
Without replying, Ruhaan asked Titly "If you want to be my secretary, then what do you want me to become?"
"Whatever you want to be is fine with me but I think, you should become a doctor. No no. I can't watch bleeding. Then you should become an engineer."
But after giving some thought to it, Titly declined it also considering Ruhaan will always be busy with some type of construction or house designing or something like that which obviously will be of rich people only.
"Then you should become a successful businessman who can work with every class of people while helping the needy people with solving their problems. What say Vai?"
Titly was talking nonstop while Ruhaan was staring at her finding so much amusement in Titly's voice while reasoning the idea of his being a businessman.
Suddenly there was some chaos which became loud to louder and with a scream up, Ruhaan woke up from his dream.
There was still darkness outside. Being unable to sleep Ruhaan headed towards gym. This is the room where he used to spend his sleepless nights to release his frustration, anger, sadness and other every emotion on punching bag, walker and using other equipment which he can't express to others.
Being tired, he lied on the floor after several hours. After sometime he left the room and took a shower. Going in the kitchen, he made a sandwich and took a glass of juice.
Taking them, he sat on the dining table which is adjusted to the kitchen. While sitting there, he looked around the house.
His parents were sitting in the sofa gossiping happily when Titly came there running to complain about Ruhaan who wasn't permitting her to go with her friends for tracking.
Titly was talking nonstop angrily while their parents were staring at her suppressing their laughter as they very much knew whatever they say won't matter to her as she only listens to Ruhaan and if he doesn't allow happily then she won't go anywhere regardless of her interest.
But these people who meant world to Ruhaan slowly disappeared in front him while gossiping. The house that seemed full of life became lifeless all of a sudden.
Tears became visible in the eyes of Ruhaan. He left the dining table with the breakfast leaving untouched.
Getting ready, he left for office...
Tithy's P.O.V.
Right now I am standing in front of a huge building of AHMED Industries where I will be working from today as the secretary of the CEO. About the CEO I am not sure how he will be as it is my first day of work.
I saw him during my interview. He seemed to be of very much professional. I just hope him with a cool personality so I can work here comfortably.
Though fortune was rarely favorable to me but at least I can hope, right? If by any chance the CEO happens to be otherwise, I can just choose to be brave.
As says the proverb.
"FORTUNE FAVORS THE BRAVE" is well known.
When I asked the receptionist what to do she just told me to wait in the cabin of CEO and he will be there in any minute.
Entering the cabin, I was looking around eagerly when my phone rang off. Looking at the caller ID, I just cut the call as it was from my so called best friend. Some thoughts occupied my mind instantly and absentmindedly I collide with someone and without seeing the person I yelled at "Watch it".
To my bad luck the person was none but the CEO himself who was just staring at me angrily.
I immediately apologised and introduced myself "I am sorry Sir. Myself Tithy, your secretary".
"I see" he replied sarcastically.
"Whatever now listen to me carefully. One lateness and the other is absentmindedness. If you again ever found to have these two qualities that will be your last day here. You have to be present here at sharp 9 am and just physical presence will not be counted as presence as you will need to put your full mental presence also. Have I gotten myself clear?"
"Yes sir" I just apologetically replied as he uttered some words sarcastically indicating my previous act of colliding with him.
"Now go and arrange a meeting."
I am hell confused where will the meeting be held and with whom. I don't know who need to be present in that meeting. But I am afraid to ask him any question right now.
But whom should I ask then I don't know. My chain of thoughts broke when my eyes caught the sight of him staring at me.
He handed me a file. Taking the file, I opened it which contained several persons' name with contact numbers and some working projects. But I didn't move an inch from my position still not getting what to do.
Observing my situation, HE asked, "What are you awaiting? Get back to work. Contact the persons of the file to attend the meeting in half an hour at conference room". Completing my task when I was going to his cabin to inform about their arrival, by that time he was already on his way to the conference room with some other people.
The meeting was about to finalize a deal with a multinational company and our CEO cracked it. The presentation he prepared was praised by all.
When the meeting was over, I followed him to his cabin. He leaned on the chair tiredly closing the eyes. Observing his state, I asked him if he wanted a coffee. He just nodded as yes keeping eyes still shut.
I rushed to make coffee but forgot to ask him about how much sugar he wanted. Thinking of what can be done, I did the same thing which I normally do. I made two cups of coffee. One with one cube of sugar and other with two cubes of sugar. Taking two cups of coffee, I headed towards the cabin.
Entering the cabin, I found him reading a file. I placed the tray in front of him "Sir, your coffee". Without taking eyes off from the file, he extended his hand.
Now what should I do. Which cup should I say!
When his hand touched two cups of coffee, he stared at the tray then at me being confused.
I just simply asked "How many cubes of sugar, Sir?"
He instantly didn't reply. Then without answering he asked me "Are you not supposed to ask me the question first before going to make a coffee for me if you don't know? And by the way why did you make two cups?"
"Sorry Sir. As I didn't know about your sweet habit, I tried to do something I usually do while being confused". I apologetically replied.
"And what's that? Finding answers through guesses?!"
"Yes Sir. And for increasing the possibility of finding right answer, I made two cups just in case. So how many cubes of sugar, Sir? And by the way how do know that being confused, I try to find answers through guesses?" I didn't realize that I was talking nonstop being excited and While Sir was just staring at me for the time being. When he didn't answer me, I again called him.
"Sir?".
Which made him get startled. ALLAH knows why...
"One" he answered whisperingly.
Giving him the cup when I turned to leave, "Thanks Titly" I heard him whispering.
I was shocked at his behavior. He who is famous for his rude and arrogant nature, thanked me like really!
But wait what did he call me? Titly? I am not Titly. I am Tithy. When I turned to correct my name, I saw him staring at the coffee but tear strains are visible on the cheeks.
I was speechless on the situation. I left the cabin hesitantly with one cup of coffee in hand finding no clue what to do then.....
