In my Devil's Arms

It was evening 5 P.M. Riya kept waiting. She read her diary and other history books. She made notes too. But she refused food. She felt so terrible about her situation and her emotions were so strong she could not eat.

The employees got busy after that. But the women kept an eye on her. That small mousy girl sat there whole day her determination as strong as mountain.

It was time for tea. Dipti was in her cabin when Vinod called.

" Have 15 minutes. Lets have tea together."

She rushed to meet him. As she passed by reception, she saw the girl again. She was quietly reading a book.

She really was different. No tears, no tantrums, no sob stories, no curses. She just sat there waiting for him. Something came over Dipti

" Miss", she said.

" Its tea break. Mr. Oberoi is free. Come I will squeeze you in. Could be 5 or 10 minutes".

The girl smiled back genuinely.

" Thank you", Riya said . " 5 minutes is fine".

They went to the top floor where meetings were going on. Riya felt a bit dizzy as she did not eat whole day and a bit puky too. As she faltered holding her head Dipti thought the worse.

OH MY GOD SHE IS PREGNANT.

That vile vile man. She felt like hitting him

Carefully holding Riya's hand she moved to the special cafeteria for partners. Dipti was allowed here as she was Vicky's PA and Vinod's girlfriend.

Gaurav and Vinod were in cafeteria.

" Hey Dipti", Vinod moved towards her. Then halted looking at Riya.

" Who is she"? Vinod was speculative.

" She is the girl I talked about. Waiting for him in reception since morning", replied Dipti.

" Ohh no", Gaurav grimaced.

Vinod released an exasperated sigh.

" Look Dipti", he began ; " This is not time for it".

" Then when", she snarled. " Can't he spare 5 minutes for the poor girl".

" He is what he is", said Gaurav. " She should have known better before sleeping with him for fun".

" I WHAT", screamed Riya.

" Listen Miss nothing personal against you but he always does it", said Vinod.

" Vinod", scolded Dipti.

" He f*cked you end of association ", Vinod continued. " Don't equate it with love. Girls are easily replacable for him."

" Yup he is a wh*re on that we can agree", she said very calmly to Vinod..

" No use calling names. Just leave before he reduces you to tears", said Gaurav. " He probably forgot your name too."

" Oh really", she said. " He won't after today", she said in seething anger.

" Look leave okay", Gaurav and Vinod held her as they tried to throw her out.

" Hey you two don't manhandle her", shouted Dipti. " She could be pregnant".

" PREGNANT", her eyes widened.

" Ohhh no no. It can't be his. These money hungry girls come here claiming it", said Vinod.

" Look Ms", said Gaurav. " Get it cleaned up. Take your compensation and leave. It will not affect him".

Before they could do anything to her a strong push came from Riya as both the men fell.

" NO ONE TOUCHES ME IF I DON'T WANT. KEEP DISTANCE", Riya roared.

Her hairs came undone as her green eyes burned with fire.

" What's happening here", came a dark frozen voice. " Is this a fish market"?

Vikram heard people screaming in his office one of them Dipti and decided to fire her too no matter what Vinod says.

" YOU", Riya turned still looking like a fiery Goddess.

" Riya", Vicky was pleasantly surprised.

" See you cockroach ", she said to Gaurav.

" He remembers me".

Nobody dared to insult a partner before.

The entire floor assembled as the door was unlocked.

" Riya what happened", Vikram was concerned.

" YOU HAPPENED AS*HOLE", she screamed again.

Dipti's eyes widened.

" Who the hell are these two anyways", she asked Vicky pointing to Gaurav and Vinod.

" My partners", he answered.

" Figures", she said.

" They neither have brains nor manners on treating a woman", she said angrily.

WOW THOUGHT DIPTI. By now she has recovered and was enjoying this scene. Bring popcorns and soda🍿🥫

" Did they not treat you nicely Riya", Vicky asked.

" How can they", she said acidly. " I am associated with you and anyone associated with manwh*res like you are supposed to be fallen ones with low character."

YOU GO GIRL THOUGHT DIPTI.

" Did they hurt you", he asked.

" As if anyone can touch me".

" Look", he tried coming closer.

"Stay where you are. They think I slept with you".

A vision of Gunjan came to him sleeping on his bed after he tired her whole night covered just by a sheet.

He was aro*sed. Such a bad timing he thought.

" You want to", he asked with a smirk " Sleep with me".

That was it. RIYA SAW RED.

By now almost entire building was there as people called their friends in office too.

In her anger Riya lost her voice..

SLAP..

As everyone in that office saw she landed a powerful slap on Vikram's face. Her palm got printed on it.

" None of you have an iota of respect for women", said Dipti. " You deserve it".

Riya was still fuming. Everyone was scared how Vikram Oberoi will retailate

" If you have calmed down can we talk in private", he said.

" What will you talk in private with me", she said in an acid voice.. " S*XUAL POSITIONS".

" Riya stop embarrassing yourself", he said.

" Ohh no big deal Vikram Oberoi ", she said." I HAVE NO SELF RESPECT", she shouted bawling loudly.

" Riya", he tried to hug her.

" Don't touch me with your filthy hands", she said as she pushed him hard to the ground.

" God knows which filthy places it visited."

DIPTI ALMOST DANCED. SUPERB

By now people started sneering at her insults.

Vicky saw it. He stood tall in front of his employees.

" This is my office not a movie theatre", he said in a strong voice. " Those who love their jobs should return to their place and start working".

People scurried away like rats.

" Well done girl", Dipti patted Riya's back as she left too.

" I would be happy if I don't have to see their faces too", said Riya pointing to Gaurav and Vinod. They immediately ran out.

Dipti heard it..

" What a girl! She is hitting one six after another", she said to herself.

" Riya sweetheart please tell me what happened ", Vikram asked in an amicable tone."

" I thoght we were friends", she said. She looked lost and tired.

"I was researching day and night for some clues, some proof to make you think that palace is important. Still you sent demolition crew."

" Its about palace", his eyes widened in shock. She did not come here for him.

His partners and assistant were still eavesdropping.

" I thought you would listen. Manav warned me but I am such an idiot", she sobbed.

Manav's name pained his heart again.

" I sat there in reception with you not even sparing five minutes for me", she said. " Such small is my stature".

" No Riya", his eyes watered.

" Who is she actually", asked Vinod.

" It looked like I came to ask for alms or I was someone who who", she sobbed.

He just hugged her.

" I am sorry baby".

If she slaps him again he would welcome it.

" I felt like your wh*re when they tried to pay me off".

" Riya just slap me already again and again", he said. " I totally deserve it."

" No I'll just leave", she said weakly. " I will never bother you again".

She turned to leave. As her adrenaline rush ended tiredness, lack of food and sleep took over. Dizziness came over her. Her steps faltered.

" Riya", he ran to her.

" I am sorry Vicky", she said. " I am sorry that I ever met you".

And she fainted in his arms.

" NO RIYA NO.. PLEASE DON'T DIE. PLEASE DON'T DIE ON ME AGAIN", he screamed as he took her in his arms and fear shook his body.