I stepped into the office, exchanging pleasantries with Nishant and Julia. Huh.. my last day at this office.
"Morning, Khushi! How's it going?" Nishant asked.
"Morning! It's going," I replied, forcing a smile. Only if I could tell him about my life.
My mind wasn't on the conversation.
Ethan's piercing gaze haunted me.
The elevator.
Our tense exchange.
My stomach twisted into knots.
He's going to fire me.
I just know it.
As I chatted with Nishant and Julia, my thoughts spiraled.
How would I pay my bills?
What would Mom say? What I'll tell everyone? I just came here, and if I return in just a month, then everyone will laugh at me.
Just as I was spiraling, Chloe's voice cut through.
"Khushi, can I see you for a minute?"
My heart sank.
This is it.
The end. khatam
I nodded, trying to appear calm.
"Excuse me," I muttered to Nishant and Julia.
As I walked toward Chloe's cabin, my legs felt heavy.
What if Ethan's already spoken to her?
What if I'm being let go?
I pushed open the door, my palms sweating. I'm fucked up for real.
"Hey, Chloe. What's up?" I asked, trying to sound casual.
Chloe's expression was serious.
"Khushi, shut the door. We need to talk."
My heart racing, I closed the door.
This is it.
My fate is sealed.
Chloe's serious expression deepened.
"Khushi, I have some news." News? What news? She's firing me for sure.
"You, Nishant, and Julia are being relocated to the top floor."
My mind reeled.
"The top floor?" I repeated, my voice barely above a whisper.
Ethan's domain.
"Effective immediately," Chloe continued. "Ethan has handpicked this team for a high-priority project."
My heart sank.
This can't be good. Why he would pick me. I'm so new here, and I didn't even had any opportunity to showcase my talent then why I'm being selected for a high priority project. Something is off, I'm sure.
"Why us?" I asked, trying to sound calm.
"My team's performance has impressed Ethan. He believes you have the skills required for this project."
I felt a mix of emotions.
Fear of working closely with Ethan.
Excitement about the project's potential.
"Nishant and Julia are already aware?" I asked.
"They'll be briefed shortly."
My stomach twisted.
