Now it was time for Aliya to sign her contract. Mr.Gera presented the documents before her. She sat on the sofa and started to sign the papers as Mr.Gera instructed her. Each and every document was read by her before signing. She found that the clauses were okay. She was now going to sign the last document. Rishi wanted to jump on the sofa, dance with Aliya and kiss her. Aliya signed her last document. Rishi controlled his emotions by clenching his fists.

"Sir, Ms.Aliya has signed all the documents and now officially she is the industrial psychologist of our company."

"Good. But dont forget that she was linked with another company before. We have to handle that too."

As soon as Rishi indirectly mentioned VIEWERS CHOICE Aliya suddenly received a shock. In all this mess she had forgotten about Mr.Verma, her boss. She didn't even informed him. Now she was bound to face his harsh words.

"Mr.Gera, just leave that to me. I had promised him that I'll inform him about everything. But I totally forgot about it. It's better if I'll talk with him."

"But Ms.Aliya....

Mr.Gera was about to speak but Rishi interrupted

"Aliya is right. I think she should to talk to him and solve the problem. But Aliya, if you are not to able to handle, we'll have to interrupt."

"Sure Mr.Rishi."

"Boss... Not Mr.Rishi."

"Yes boss."

"Mr.Gera you may leave."

Mr.Gera left the cabin. Aliya was confused as to why he didn't tell her to leave.

"Aliya, I wanted to talk to you."

"Ok."

"I think some 1 or 2 days back you were not ready to join the company. You were furious about what happened to you. Then too you put the conditions knowing that I can do it. Why?"

Aliya didn't expected this question. But still she was ready to answer.

"You're right sir. I wasn't ready to join the company. There are two reasons why I joined. First is, that it was my dream to work here. So if I was getting another chance to work here how could I let it go? Secondly, expelling employees was undoubtedly unreasonable. So I demanded to bring them back."

"And what about the apologies?"

"It was your responsibility. I just made you do to that.:

"So the apologies, cancellation of contracts with females and renewing them; all was my duty which you made me to do?

"Yes."

"Oh! Smart. But didn't you expected apology from everyone. Dont tell me no!"

"Of course I expected their apology but do you remember what I told you that day. That you can't force anyone to feel sorry. When they came to know that I requested you to sign them, they really felt sorry and regretted for what they did. In that way, neither you lose your talented employees nor I am angry at them now coz they apologised."

"I knew that you're beautiful, but I didn't knew that you're equally smart."

"You knew that I'm beautiful?"

"Uh.....

"Sir, let me tell you that I don't like flirting nor compliments. Especially from my seniors."

These piercing words tore Rishi's emotions into pieces. He was dumbfounded. He didn't knew what to reply.

"Sir, may I leave?"

"Uh...Ya, ya sure."

Aliya left the room. She giggled outside.

'Poor sir. I must say, he didn't even expected this answer from me. Jokes apart. I have to go to VIEWERS CHOICE. It's time to say Mr.Verma everything.

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VIEWERS CHOICE

1 PM

Aliya entered the office. She halted near the reception. Receptionist Aisha was nowhere to be found. She waited there. Soon Aisha came and was delighted to see Aliya.

"Madam, after a long time! But why are you waiting here?"

"Actually I wanted to meet Mr.Verma."

"You can go and meet him. He is in the cabin. I'll call him. Wait a minute."

"Sure."

"You can go."

Aliya's legs were trembling. She didn't knew how to explain to her former boss. With great difficulty she somehow reached the cabin and knocked.

"May I come in sir."

"Yes."

"Good afternoon sir."

"Aliya! Where were you? I had been waiting for your call."

"I know sir. Actually a lot has happened in these few days. I request you to patiently listen my side."

"Speak." Mr.Verma replied doubtedly

Aliya narrated him everything. She was stammering in between due to fear. In spite of all fear, she finally completed her explanation. Mr.Verma had null expressions. He just asked her a question

"You were so angry that day when you came to know about their claim. After going there, what made you to put those conditions? Are you going there to avenge for some past actions?"