Simran started walking in heels along with her trainer.
She kept stumbling repeatedly, prompting her trainer to scold her, "Simran, concentrate! You're not paying attention."
Simran pouted and replied, "Sorry ma'am, but I'm trying my best."
After nearly an hour of walking in heels, Simran sat down exhausted. She rested her head on her hands, lost in thought—thinking about how much her lifestyle and way of living had changed in just a week.
Flashback – One week ago
Elina, John, and Simran had gone out for dinner. After ordering food, Elina looked at Simran and said, "Simmi, I need to talk to you about something important."
Simran nodded, "Yes Elin, tell me, what is it?"
Elina brought fake tears to her eyes and began, "Simmi, you know I'm pregnant… and my due date is next month. But I can't leave my job because no one has been appointed to replace me yet. The boss has told me to find someone myself for the secretary position."
"Now you tell me, how can I find someone in such a short time? Can you please help me? It's about my career. Otherwise, I might lose my job. And getting another job in Dubai is extremely difficult."
She glanced at John and continued, "Simmi, with just John's salary, we won't be able to survive here, especially with a baby on the way. But if you agree to take this secretary job, not only will my job be secured, but you'll also get one. Plus, I'll get maternity benefits from the company, which will be a huge help."
Listening to Elina, Simran said, "But Elina, how can I help you? I don't have any experience working in an office."
"You don't need to worry about that. I'll train you properly. Just say yes once," Elina said, holding Simran's hands in hers.
Simran's face turned tense. But how could she refuse her friend? The one who protected her from dangerous people and brought her safely to Dubai?
Holding Elina's hand, Simran replied, "Elina, don't worry. I'll do the job. I promise your position will not be in trouble. But what exactly will I need to do?"
Elina pulled out a list from her bag and said, "Not much. You just need a little grooming."
"First the parlour, then shopping, then dressing…" she said, going through a long list that left Simran wide-eyed.
Flashback Ends
Next day
After finishing her etiquette class, Simran stepped outside. As she began to cross the road, she noticed an old lady trying to cross but freezing in fear as the signal turned green.
Simran, though needing to go the other way, ran toward the elderly woman. Holding her hand, she tried to help her cross.
Suddenly, a convoy of black cars approached. Simran stood in the middle of the road, waving her hands in the air to signal them to stop.
The cars halted. Simran gently guided the old lady across the road.
Unbeknownst to her, one of the cars in the convoy belonged to Riyan, and the others were his security.
Inside the car, Akhil turned to Riyan and said, "Sir, the bodyguards on call are asking whether to move ahead?"
Riyan, watching Simran from the side window, replied calmly, "Hmm… start the car."
Just a while ago, Riyan had closed a major gold deal, and enemies were trailing him. He had strictly instructed that the convoy must not stop for any reason.
But when Simran stood in the middle of the road, blocking their way, the cars were speeding. She could have been run over.
But Riyan's eyes fell on her.
Without hesitation, he ordered his guards to stop.
Riyan kept staring at Simran. She looked so different now—transformed.
He couldn't take his eyes off her. But then the driver restarted the car, and the convoy moved forward.
Akhil hesitantly asked, "Sir, may I ask you something?"
Riyan looked at him, prompting Akhil to stammer, "Sir, you've never stopped your car for anyone before. Why did you stop today... just for a girl? Any special reason?"
Riyan said nothing—he just gave Akhil a long, intense stare. Akhil, nervous, lowered his head and mumbled, "Sorry sir, I must have said something wrong."
Riyan, too, found himself lost in thought over Akhil's question. Then he shook his head, trying to dismiss the feeling.
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Is Riyan feeling an unexpected attraction toward Simran?
What will happen when he meets her in the office?
Stay tuned for the next chapter…
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