Drunk in Infatuation.

her lip-a well-known habit she fell

ing from one face to another, searching fo

to head back inside, mentally bra

ll her name. She spun around, and there was Jiya, running tow

e!" Jiya panted, c

iled, re

eady packed, and we can't afford to miss the announcement."

the room as students shifted in thei

he Interviewing placements they were hoping for, most cr

d as they made their way down the crowded aisles. They

." Meera whispered, grateful they hadn't missed anything im

t to work on the same team! And maybe..." she wiggl

raised an eyebro

the best in India! And honestly, he's not just successful-he's a mast

ed by her friend's admirati

may have done a little late-night digg

Jiya launched into

of hotels, restaurants, and clubs all over India, especially here in Mumb

nds like he's doing alright for himself.

ya continued, her voice dropping a little. "He prac

frow

him. There were always rumors, stories of politicians and police o

was untouchable. It was like he held the entire city

pped Meera out o

e so terrifying. A lot of girls admire hi

but then the Dean entered the room,

echoed through the microphone, commanding focu

tion is no small feat. You've worked hard, and now, it's time to apply those skills beyond these walls.

h the hall, and Meera felt a sens

ued, his tone m

r, this year, we've made adjustments to avoid distractions and maintain the school's reputation. Only one leader from each group will

nged glances, surpri

to remember-professionalism is paramount. Any personal questions are strictly prohibited, and all interactions must remain

, many surprised by how structure

red, shaking her head. "And only one person from eac

eling the weight

again. "And now, I'll call out the team lists. You may check

crossed her fingers. "Please, let us be on the sa

then, Professor Tiwari entered, carrying a sheet of paper with th

to herself, preparing for what

lenching the edge of her top, a silent ges

mixture of fear and helpless

ee Jiya hurrying toward her, her

e okay." Jiya said soft

, Jiya, it's not..." Her words came out almos

But maybe if we speak to Mr. Kapoor, he can... make an adjustment?" she suggested, h

. Kapoor would be a long shot. Still

eam leader, and her des

f her own team, looked troubled when she no

en thrilled at the ide

e name A.M Empire-a company infamous not only for i

re you sure Mr. Kapoor could help? I mean... wo

ompany, speaking up is the best option." Jiya said with an encouraging smile, tryi

friends headed toward Mr. Kapoor's of

it of encouragement. "I'll be right here waiting for you."

cked gently on the door. A gruff voi

pushed open the door, her gaze meeting Mr.

thing you need?" he asked,

ssigned to." Meera admitted, her voice barely above a whis

early intrigued. "You've been selected as a

ng together anxiously. "It's not that... it's t

for her to continue. "Yes, A.M Empire. It's one of the most reputable com

could be assigned to another company? I... I just don't feel com

ly looked at her, his gaze se

e, and you're one of the top students in your year. A.M Empire is one of the best op

e down as she replied, almost to

ealization to Mr. Kapoor's face. He g

ir and stepping toward her, "did you happen to read the pr

shock of her assignment had consumed her so compl

desk, retrieving a printed sheet. He held

ave spared you some distress.

slightly puzzled. "Thank you, sir." she murm

t is Mr. Siddhartha Madhav, his younger brother. The arrangement is final, and I advise you to take this opport

fice, the weight o

gled with lingering unease. She barely had a m

ked eagerly, her face a mi

ad news is... the assignment is final. There's no way to switch. The good news i

dhav is known to be the more approachable one. According to my research, he

ical look. "And how do

's friendly and professional. It's the family name that

thing I read on the internet." Meera rep

rjun Madhav is the mafia king?" Jiya teas

." Meera sighed, running

yfully, her smile w

chance to learn. Just keep your distance from anything that feels

d. "You're right. I'll just do my

a quick hug before linking her arm throug

oftly. "And if things get too intense, just remember... you

sense of calm settle over her. "

d as if to bless her fri

rue flicker of optimism about the project as they

to gaze at her younger sister, Veda, who was lying beside her, an a

lling in from the open window, casti

rson." Veda said with a casual sh

huff of frustration,

at?" she questioned, her t

the whole family... is steeped in the world of the

olling onto her side

oesn't seem involved in... well, whatever it is the rest of them do. He's just the CEO

to A.M Empire tomorrow, remember? You're

churning. "I know... I know." she murmured. "I just

ong, intelligent, and brave." Veda replied, moving closer to gi

wrapped an arm around her little sister, holding her clo

teady reassurance helped ease some of the tension th

h it the gentle rustle of leaves and the soft, silver glow of the moon hanging high in

thoughts, her heart echoing a silent pr

herself a moment of calm, letting

er mind drifting toward sleep as the weight of

ld bring. The promise and uncertainty of A.M Empire loomed large in her mind, and yet, with