Chapter 19: Chapter 19

The pain in my chest is unbearable. He insulted me in front of everyone. What have I ever done to treat you like this? I sobbed hardly trying to control my whimper.

A soft knock on my door snapped me out of the state that I was into. I quickly wiped my tears and leaned on the chair pretending like I was doing work.

"Come in."

Juliet poked her head then entered my office. She set the juice on my table before she took a seat in front of me.

"How many times do I want to remember you that you are not my assistant?" I asked her folding my arms against my chest to show her I am perfectly alright as always.

There is no doubt; she would be heard of the news.

"Riya!, There is no need to hide your emotions from me. I think we are good friends, you can tell me." She said emphasizing the word emotions.

"Tell you what Juliet? I am perfectly fine, can't you see?" I raised my hands in the air.

"I can see how frustrated you are." She pointed out.

A lump formed in my throat but I swallowed it hardly afraid of what if I break down in front of her.

Juliet is my good friend and I can trust her but the thing is so sensitive to explain and I don't want to share with anyone.

It will burry with me when I die.

"Juliet, it's just I am not feeling well and I feel guilty for the loss of this contract. It's worth it for a million dollars, we can feed more employees but I sucked it all." I rubbed my temple.

"But it's not your fault Riya! Nevin, the senior manager just handed the file today morning, and our jerk face boss is not ready to hear what you're coming to say."

I looked at her blankly. "Yeah! You are right. He is such a jerk face." I smiled and took a sip of orange juice.

"You look beautiful whenever you smile, be happy Riya because you deserve all the happiness in your life." She gave me a small nod and walked out of my office.

Sometimes she remembered me of my best friend Claire. Oh, God! How badly I missed her. It's been four years since I last met her.

"Miss Kader, come to the conference room, and don't forget to take the file with you." My so-called jerk face boss called me and ordered a thing which was not my place to do.

I groaned and pulled my hair out of frustration. He and his cocky attitude. He is not going to give up until I will surrender and I am not going to let him rule me around.

I directly went to the 11th floor where all the files were arranged order-wise, to identify them easily.

I slumped my shoulder when I saw the file was kept in the 6th row which is too far to reach for my height.

I looked around for the chair and my eyes landed on a small stool that would help me to get the file.

Hesitantly, I put my left leg on the stool to check whether it could bear my complete weight or not and it bore my weight so I put both my legs and stood on the stool praying to my dear God to save my life if anything happens unexpectedly.

I let out a long sigh when the stool didn't break. I thought it would break the moment I land my both legs and put all my weight on them.

I even imagined the picture of me in the hospital wrapping a giant bandage around my whole body.

I tried my best to reach the file but it was an inch far away from me. Huh!!!! I was trapped here for a fine fifteen minutes but still, I didn't reach the file.

I gathered all my courage and jumped up to reach the file and for my luck, my hand caught a file but for my bad luck, I slipped down.

"Owwchhh!" I rubbed my back mentally cursing the stubborn file and glaring at the broken stool.

Thank God! The stool is just three-inch height or else my dream would have been fulfilled now.

Slowly, I stood up from my place and looked around to check if anyone saw me in this awkward state. I know, no one is here but I want to confirm it for my own sake.

I adjusted my skirt and blouse then grabbed the file before storming out of the room as to how fast I could.

I pressed the 2nd floor once I entered the elevator where he asked no... ordered me to meet him.

I hummed my 6th-grade favorite song "Oh God Beautiful, Oh God Beautiful" to get rid of the nervousness because I am left alone in the elevator and it's not a good sign for me.

Oh, God! I am acting like a kid even worse than Sweety.

I am ready to go out when the lift came to the 2nd floor but the door wasn't opening. What happened to this? I furrowed my brows. I pressed the button but it doesn't work. Holy crap! I'm stuck inside. My body became to shake and soon after I realize what's happening around my surroundings, I met the darkness.

At first, I thought I might have fainted but my eyes are still open and I could barely see anything through the darkness.

It's okay... It will open. Just a second, it will open, I repeatedly told myself but anxiety took over me and I am running out of short breath.

I don't know how long I managed to stay conscious but I felt a small pain behind my head when my body came to contact the floor.

Oh, God! Who is going to take care of Sweety? I don't want to die. Please help me, I prayed to my dear God before I passed out.

Kalish's POV:

I have a sudden urge to see her again and want to know how she was feeling right now. I know I was way too harsh towards her but what she did is inconsiderable. She can't simply blame the manager to cover her fault.

I pressed her number and asked her to bring the file of this month's production and meet me here in my conference room then disconnect the call without hearing her another word.

I grinned widely thinking of her pulling her hair out of frustration. It's one of her habits whenever she gets irritation and I am happier to make her that easily.

I watched her wandering around the room like looking for something through the camera which she didn't aware of.

Electricity passed through my body when her blouse pulled up, revealing her small creamy stomach. I gulped down and focused my eyes on her face but failed.

She did something to me......

Shhh!! I felt bad when she fell on the floor but laughed once I saw her funny face. She looked around to confirm if anyone is watching her but she has no idea I am the witness of her every move.

She cursed some incoherent words under her breath which is probably about me and stormed out of the room. I shut my laptop and waited for her arrival but she didn't come.

Why does it take her more time to reach?

I lost my patience and walked out of the conference room. I stopped in front of the elevator but a deep frown formed on my face.

Why did it stick here?

Fear overwhelmed my body when it clicked in my mind. She was trapped inside the elevator for almost half-hour.

Immediately I called the security team and asked them to fix the problem within a minute.

"Dammit!! Don't waste any time, Make it fast!!!" I yelled at them whoever is trying to fix the problem on the elevator.

"It seems someone cut the connection on the particular elevator." the security head informed me.

Deep down I know they did it purposely to harm her. But it is not a nice move for them. I will show them the actual meaning of hell.

"Sir! We need to shut the whole power immediately, then only we can fix the problem. They are afraid of working when the power is still on." again he made the request.

"Then shut the power off." I gritted my teeth.

"But sir, we can wait. Shift time will be finished after an hour. They can use another elevator." He suggested like I asked any of his opinions.

"Can't you see, someone trapped inside? Just shut the damn power and fix the problem immediately." I snapped at him.

I don't care, how much loss I am going to face, she is my priority more than anything. It's just an hour of production will affect, but I can't take the risk with her life. The loss will meet my one day of expenses, that's all.

I wonder how she was doing there. I hope her panic attack wouldn't cause her too much trouble. She is a strong girl. Yeah! She is a strong girl. I gulped down unsure of myself. I looked down at my shivering hand and a deep frown appeared on my face. Why my heart is aching?

I ran towards the elevator once he said the problem was fixed. I pressed the button and the elevator door opened but the scene in front of me didn't sit well inside my little heart. She was lying on the floor, unconsciously!!

"Riya." I tried to wake her up but her body was cold as ice beside her skin was pale as a ghost. I scooped her in my arms and ran towards the parking area. I set her in my passenger seat and drive off.

"Jack, I am on my way to your hospital, be ready there. My gi..... I mean one of my employees suffered from a panic attack and she is in the worst condition. I need your best doctor to treat her." I informed my friend jack and focused on the road.

Once I reached the hospital, they took her to the ward to give her a treatment leaving me to sit down on one of the chairs in front of the room where she was admitted.

I called Juliet and asked her to inform about the incidents to her family. At least her little bunny would be worried about her.

After the fine two hours of waiting here in the hospital, the doctor came along with my friend Jack Collins.

"How is she?" The pounding in my chest is heavy and painful.

"She is okay now. But if you had five minutes late to bring her to the hospital, we can't be guarantees of her life." The doctor informed.

I breathed out. Thank God she is fine.

"Don't worry buddy. She is perfectly alright." Jack patted my shoulder giving me a knowing look.

Minutes later I heard a tiny foot running in my direction calling for her Mommy, Juliet was walking from her behind.

When she saw me she stood abruptly in her track, her eyes widen in shock, and her mouth hung open like she saw a ghost but I wonder does she was even scared of any.

"Monster?!" She shrieked looking at me.

What he.....

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