Chapter 12

I have to convince to my bestie...

Shreya.

I have to start a mission…. As I already plotted plan in my mind.

"Hey idiot, what are you doing here?" I heard a voice from behind.

I turned my head to see who it was. Who it might be other than my bestie, Shreya.

Then I executed my plan, keeping an innocent face.

" What should I think? About our jobs" I kept a sad face.

" Ohh… I am in a job hunt. Almost job is to confirm but I have to face the final round of interview that is the HR interview tomorrow" she said with excitement.

" Ohh..what is that company name?" I asked her.

She gave me details of that company.

I don't know what should I do if she selected for that job. All my plans will be wasted.

Only one person who I can help me now that is Mr. Karthik. I have to speak to him….

Shreya dragged me inside the room as she wanted to ask suggestions, what dress she has to wear for the interview.

I spend some time with her as that she doesn't feel that I was not happy with her.

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We completed our dinner and time was almost 9 at night. Shreya got a call from her parents and was busily talking on the phone. I was waiting for the opportunity to talk with Mr.Karthik when my friend is busy in her work. I was eagerly waiting for Karthik to talk with him about Arvind Anna and Shreya.

I heard a car horn from the terrace. It was Karthik's car and ran like a kid to his flat to meet him. When he was unlocking the door, I stood behind breathing heavily as ran from the terrace.

" Is everything okay?" he asked me.

I nodded with a smile.

" oh my god. you really scared me, the way you come to me. Do you know, how much I am worried ?" he said.

" Sorry. Actually, I want to talk with you about something important." I said hesitantly fiddling my fingers.

He was staring at me with blinking his eyes.

" What? You can say whatever there in your mind" he asked me.

" That…that. I need one help from you" I was stammering.

" Help!" he raised one of his eyebrows.

"Okay, first come inside." He invited him into his house.

I stayed for one whole day, but I didn't notice how beautiful his house is.

"Now tell me, what help you want?" he asked me.

" Actually, Shreya got selected in the job and going to attend the final round. So…so…" I didn't complete the sentence.

" So you want your friend to be selected in the final round. Isn't it?" he questioned.

" No…." I said in a loud voice.

" then…" he surprised.

" She should not be selected in the job" I answered in low voice.

" What! Are you really her friend?" he questioned.

" yes, I am really her best friend and I want to not select in that job," I said stubbornly.

" Are you kidding me!" he looked at me in disbelief.

" Yes, if she got rejected in this job. I can convince her to join in Arvind Anna's company" I said in a calm tone.

" You too wanted both Arvind Anna and Shreya together. Isn't it?" I asked him.

" Already, I convinced anna to offer the job to Shreya. Still, I have to convince my stupid friend" I smiled.

" You are really so... clever" he smirked.

" Okay then, if it is all your plan to get back together. I am always with you. Okay, I need that company details" Karthik accepted to help me.

"Thank you" I replied with a wide smile.

" Shall I tell you one thing with you?" he asked me.

Hmmm… I looked at him.

" You look more beautiful with a smile on your face. Keep smiling…" he said looking into my eyes.

While we were talking, Shreya came to us.

" Hey idiot, I was searching for you on the terrace for a long time. You are talking with him" she asked seriously.

"What are you doing at this time?" she asked me.

Actually… we were talking about ….I stammered.

" Job…" Karthik said.

"Whose job?" Shreya questioned.

"She was asking if there are any job vacancies for her," Karthik said Shreya.

" Oh… if there are any vacancies please let her know. She really needs a job" Shreya requested.

" Okay. I will inform you if there are any job vacancies." Karthik said.

"Okay then … good night" we both left to our room.

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The next day morning, Shreya went for an interview with confidence.

I was feeling guilty to cheat my best friend. On the other hand, I was waiting eagerly for her to know what happened in that interview. As I would not stop my anxiety I called Karthik.

He didn't attend my call. I was cursing in my mind idiot, stupid,…..

I got a message from him.

" Our plan is successful. 👍. sorry to disconnect your call, I am busy in a meeting.".

I smiled. I felt sorry to curse him.

" Thank you so much" I replied.

" What is the next plan?" he messaged me.

" Have to think," I replied.

" Okay, I am busy. We can talk later, bye" he messaged me.

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After two hours, Shreya came with a sad face. I felt bad about seeing her like that but I had no other option.

" What happened?" I asked her casually.

I mean innocent faces as if I don't know anything.

" I didn't select in that job" she replied.

" it's okay … you can attend another job," I said.

"hey… but I have to send half of the salary to home. What should I do now?" she said in a worried tone.

She left a job for me and I am the reason she didn't select for her job. I felt like a traitor in our relationship.

" I know I am the reason whatever happening with you," I said controlling my tears.

" Never think like that. I am your best friend. " she hugged me.

" you really think I am your best friend?" I asked her.

" Yes, what should I do to prove to you," she asked me.

" Then join in Arvind Anna's company as there is vacancy related to your profile," I said looking for a positive reply.

" Please dear" I pleaded her.

" I don't want a job through references or obligations. Moreover, I can't bear his hurting words," she answered with a serious face.

" Nothing will happen, dont stress yourself. I will speak with Arvind Anna" I assured her.

" I am tired now. I don't want to speak anything now. I want to take rest" she slept on the bed.

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After 3 days, I got a call from vamshi.

Vamshi: Hey angel, I just reached Hyderabad. Coming to meet you.

I was silent as he doesn't know that we vacated our hostel.