The Interview

Standing outside the place she was called at, had her palms sweating, her phone in her hands as she opened her hair that was in a bun before, She dialed her father’s number, “Yes, dad I have reached,” She called before taking a deep breath.“Very well, Good luck, beta,” Came back a rough but slightly painful voice.“I am praying for you,” Came the voice of her mother which made her smile.“Okay maa, Aaschi aami, “(will be back soon) with that she hung up the call, her hands felt jittery, and anxiety running in her veins did not help either.‘it’s okay, I am fine’ she said to herself, she bit her lip, taking a deep breath in, ‘Hold, 1… 2… 3… 4… 5… exhale’ With that she looked at the white doors with blurring lines, her gaze going to the standee at the corner.“STRAIGHTLINE”“All over to you, Jesus, “whispering to herself she walked inside the place with as much as confidence she could find in herself.“Hi, my interview was at 12, for the job of receptionist,” She mentioned to the lady

Last Updated : 2025-03-06

revealing his name

“You would like to apply for other jobs? Beta,” Anushka’s father said as she helped him sit on the bed, the pain in his back had him closing his eyes for a split second, trying too hard to hide the pain but failing miserably.“They did say, they would contact but yes I will apply for a few more today,” She said handing him the medicines.She bit her lip as she looked at the call log, she had to look after the bank people asking for EMIs and here, she did not have a job yet.Even taking out 10 rupees was hard. Taking a deep breath she started searching for a few more suitable jobs as the face of the brown-eyed man came in front of her again.‘fuck, I should have at least asked his name,’ she thought closing her eyes as her phone vibrated in her pocket, she pulled it hoping it was a call from STRAIGHTLINE but it was just another threatening message for making a payment to the credit card.Gulping down the saliva, she wore her kurta and looked at her bicycle which she barely used after s

Last Updated : 2025-03-09

A boring first day

Another day after touching her mother’s feet, she pulled her bicycle out of the house, she sent a message to her teachers about the situation and her job. Now that she was the only one handling all the matters.“About the police station, we will try reaching by 4.30,” Her mother mentioned as she bit her lip.“I am not off work until 6, how do we handle it?” She asked.“I will try to leave early okay?” She said with a small smile before leaving her home on her bicycle.. arriving at work at 9 sharp, She sat on the chairs kept there, she was nervous, it was her first day, She greeted her colleagues, the same two ladies who were there yesterday, life never felt more baring in the moment of waiting, it was almost 11 and she did not have any work to do.She was not instructed to do anything until the bosses arrived, she had checked her phone twice, had the office phone on charge, and tried reading her book, on working on one but the jitters with boredom, and this was not a great concept no

Last Updated : 2025-03-10

Reading the signs

‘is he married?’ The question jumped out of her mind as soon as she saw him the next day going towards his cabin. As usual, Preeti and the other lady she was yet to know the name of, were doing his burai again.The normal thing, goodness dude he made himself so that he can come late and not be questioned first be at his level then speak no?The bell of the cabin rang, she was time was all familiar to the system, she did not wait or look at both of the ladies, she left her phone at the desk and walked ahead to his cabin but never entered without a two-second knock on the glass door.Patience, this was something she liked about herself.“Yes sir,” There she was standing in front of him, trying her best not to get her attention to his biceps that were screaming about how much time he spent in the gym to build that chest.“It is Sunjay sir’s birthday today, I want you to make a birthday wish post for them, Ladwa office, our other branch has already made it, have a look,” He said as he han

Last Updated : 2025-03-15

the safe zone

“Please come to my cabin,” Dinesh mentioned as Anushka looked up from her phone. She was reading another one of the books online. She loved romance books and would prefer them any day over her textbooks.She walked to his cabin, straightening the white t-shirt and pants she was wearing today. It was the least bit professional, but she did wear a sweater over it, so it was fine.As usual, knocking on the door twice, she walked inside as he gestured to her to sit, “How many countries do we deal with?” He asked all of a sudden.“USA, AUS, GERMANY, NEW ZEALAND, CANADA,” she answered. This was simple information mentioned by them once, and ever since then, she has tried to keep this in mind.“Okay, let’s over the map of Canada. "These are the states of Canada, and I want you to learn about these along with their location on the map,” he mentioned as he handed her a paper.Why was he suddenly taking a test of my rattaficationry self?“You know this information needs to be shared with potent

Last Updated : 2025-03-16

Welcoming the new character

Life at straightline was good, but among tha,t I did not know what was coming for me, “Jaanvi Parmar?” Anushka asked as she looked at the chubby girl who entered in jeans and a top, she had a small smile on her face as she greeted her.“Yep,” She replied, her eyes wandering all around her.“Bhaiya, paani lana please,” (please bring water) Anushka was now quite used to giving orders to the poen, she was slipping into her role effortlessly, sometimes even guiding others.The peon came with a glass of water and she offered it to Janvi, “Please hand over your resume, I will do the needful,” she said as Janvi handed her resume.Walking to Dinesh’s cabin. Anushka knocked on the door like she always did. he was doing something on his phone, which he kept down as soon as she entered. “Candidate for IELTS teacher, Janvi Parmar,” She mentioned, handing him the resume for the third time that day.“Get her to do the test, Preeti knows where it is located in the file when done, send after a few mi

Last Updated : 2025-05-02