Drug Addict To Love Addict

Chapter 2 - Interview

They both got into Shivaay's black Mercedes car and Anika gave him directions to her house. It was a small house, like in a slum area. As Anika walked out of the car, women turned towards her and saw her come out of an expensive car with a smartly dressed man

1st Woman: aah dekh. Ayi yeh ladki, aadmi leker mene bola tha, naa?

2nd Woman: haa. Yeh ladki itni gandhi hai. Kisko pata hai shayad yeh ladka bhi phasaya

3rd Woman: mene suna ki isne doh mahine se kiraaya nahi diya hai. pakka voh yaha se nikalke kisi aur jaga jayegi

1st Woman: ese phoohad se yeh hi umeed hai

Shivaay was about to speak up but Anika stopped him in whispers

Anika: just ignore them

They got into Anika's house. It only had a small kitchen, living area, tiny bedroom and a bathroom. Shivaay was shocked. How could someone possibly live like this, in such conditions surrounded by such people?
Anika stormed into her own room and searched in her draws. On finding a box, she opened it an found an emergency injection. With trembling hands, Anika raised the needle to her arm and closed her eyes tightly as she jabbed herself. After a while, she took a small purse from her closet and checked to see if there was medication in there. She then walked out to meet Shivaay again

Anika: sorry about that

Shivaay: no problem

Anika: shall we go?

Shivaay: yeh, you got the résumé

Anika: one second

She walked over to the table and took a file

Shivaay: okay let's go

They both came out and took a seat in the car. After 20 minutes or so, they reached a tall, huge building

Shivaay: don't be scared come on in

Anika: okay

He got out of the car and assisted Anika. Giving the keys to a staff, he walked in with her and they made their way to Shivaay's office room. Anika waited at the door while Shivaay took long strides and sat in his chair. Anika knocked at the door

Shivaay: good morning

Anika: good morning Mr Shivaay Singh Oberoi

Shivaay: come in and take a seat

Anika: thank you

She also took steps with confidence as she sat at the table.

Shivaay: name?

Anika: Miss Anika Trivedi

Shivaay: here it says you worked in Mr Vikram Rathore's company. You still have a job there, right? How come you're applying for a new one?

Scenes flash in Anika's head. Before her eyes she saw images she tried to forget from the previous night. Suddenly her hands began to tremble

Shivaay: Miss Anika?

Anika almost jumped in shock but maintained herself

Anika: Yes sorry actually I wish to leave that job

Shivaay: and when do you intend on doing so

Anika: if I get the job here then I shall go immediately after the interview

Shivaay: well I must say ki tumhari kaafi strengths hai, it is lovely. I think you would be the most suitable for this position and I'm glad you are going to take it

Anika: thank you so much

Shivaay: now time to sign the resignation letter?

Anika: yes Sir

Shivaay: See you on Monday at 9am sharp. I'm not too keen on latecomers

Anika smiled and then exited the room. After coming outside of the office, her hand reached into her bag and she placed a pill in her mouth. Looking ahead she walked to a cab and went to the Rathore empire. She strode up to the desk and spoke to the receptionist

Anika: resignation letter please

The receptionist reluctantly handed over the the paper. She observed that Anika was a very quiet and shy girl. This quality of hers didn't get her into much work but this was the only company to accept her after many rejections. She felt bad for Anika thinking she wasn't gonna get another job.