Page 37 of Wicked Trap

Tanvi scrolled through the job openings list. “Yes, Sameer. I’m sure. I’m looking for something... a bit less challenging.”

“Oh.”

Tanvi had been on a phone call with Sameer for a while. They had been going through the lists of jobs in each department.

“Which departments are... uh... on the top most floor?” she asked.

Tanvi crossed her fingers, hoping there was no suspicious pause. Luckily, there wasn’t. Sameer answered her right away.

“Oh. There are no departments on the topmost floor. It is reserved for the chairman and the board room meetings.”

“And the floor below that?”

“It’s mostly the executive assistants who are seated there.”

She quickly typed the search words executive assistant and found a few openings.

“I think I want to apply for those positions.”

This time there was a pause. “But you have a business degree, Tanvi. Don’t you think marketing or sales would suit your career better?”

Tanvi laughed. “I don’t think I can keep up with those working hours. My father often needs me to attend and host events. I can’t travel much either.”

“Oh. That makes sense, then. You should apply for those jobs.”

She marked a few of them to apply for later.

Meanwhile, she took a bite of the food she had ordered a while ago. After having had the taste of homemade food, the takeout food tasted like cardboard.

Ugh. That evil bastard is making me hate takeout food.

Suddenly, she was reminded of something. “Where does the security team sit?” she asked.

Sameer paused. “Hmm. I think somewhere on the ground floor.”

Thank goodness. If she got a job, then she would be far away from where the arrogant jerk would be working.

“Why?” Sameer asked. “Did you want to apply for jobs within the security team too?”

“No. I was just curious.”

Although it would give access to the building and maybe more, she didn’t want to work in close proximity with her arrogant neighbor. He would most likely catch her red-handed and report her immediately.

“Thanks a lot, Sameer, for putting aside an hour to help me out. I owe you a treat.”

“Oh. There’s no need for that.”

She could imagine Sameer blushing. She hoped he didn’t take her offer to treat him as flirting or some sort of encouragement. He was sweet and cute, but she didn’t think of him that way and wasn’t attracted to him.

“Oh, I insist. When I come for an interview at Prism, let’s have lunch together.”

“Sure. We have one of the best cafeterias.”

Tanvi smiled. “Good night. I hope I’ll hear back from them soon.”

“You will. I got an initial call within the same week of applying. And a job offer after two days. They are quick.”

She was glad since she didn’t have much time to waste.

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