The CEO She Loved to Hate
Introduction
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Today is my birthday 🎂
Author
So thought to write a chat story
Author
Hope you all enjoy it.
Lets start with introduction first
Arjun Rathore (28)
Current CEO of Rathore Luxe, a luxury fashion and lifestyle brand based in Delhi.
Reputation: Cold, ambitious, ruthless in business.
Past: Once a cheerful, protective boy. But betrayal hardened him.
Secret: Still keeps an old photo of him and Kavya from school days, hidden in his desk
Kavya Menon (25)
Recently hired as assistant to the CEO at Rathore Luxe.
Smart, witty, and stubborn. Hates being underestimated.
Past: Arjun’s inseparable best friend until their brutal fallout.
Secret: Still remembers every detail of the letter she wrote him — the one he never read.
Geeta Menon – Kavya’s elder sister, practical, keeps pushing her toward marriage and “security.”
Rohit Kapoor – Arjun’s business rival, flirty with Kavya, adds jealousy.
Mrs. Rathore – Arjun’s mother, traditional, wants him to marry into a rich family.
Office Staff – Gossip machines who ship “Boss × Assistant” constantly.
The Interview
Place: Rathore Luxe HQ, Connaught place, New Delhi.
The receptionist pushed open the heavy glass door. Kavya stepped inside, clutching her file, her palms sweaty, throat tight. She gave herself a pep talk.
Kavya Menon (fl)
💭: okay, relax. It's just an interview- not the end of the world. Unless the CEO is your ex...oh no 😳.
But the moment her eyes landed on the man behind the desk, her world froze.
Kavya Menon (fl)
... YOU?!
Arjun Rathore (ml)
(smirking): Well, well. Look who fate dragged in.
Her grip on the file tightened. He was the last person she ever wanted to see.
Kavya Menon (fl)
What the hell are YOU doing here ?
Arjun Rathore (ml)
Correction. This is my company. What are you there here?
Kavya Menon (fl)
(forced smile): I came for assistant role- not for emotional trauma 😤.
Arjun Rathore (ml)
(dry): Surprised ? Or disappointed ?😏
Her heart pounded in her chest 💔. Of course. Of course her ex–best friend, now enemy, had to be sitting in that chair.
Kavya Menon (fl)
(coldly, muttering): Both. Of course life loves seasoning with pain.
She swallowed pride and put on her best professional tone
Kavya Menon (fl)
I can separate personal grudges from work. I promise.
Arjun Rathore (ml)
(leaning forward): Brave words. Lets test them.
He signed a paper, then looked straight at her.
Arjun Rathore (ml)
Congratulations, Miss Menon. You’re hired. As my assistant.
Kavya Menon (fl)
(shocked): …You’re joking 😤.
Arjun Rathore (ml)
(smirking): Dead serious. Let’s see how long you last.
Her jaw dropped 😤. Rage and disbelief burned inside her.
Kavya Menon (fl)
(muttering as she stormed out): Arrogant. Egomaniac. Monster 🤬.
Arjun watched her leave, his smirk fading into something softer. Slowly, he pulled open a drawer. Inside lay a faded photo of two smiling teenagers.
Arjun Rathore (ml)
(thinking): Still the same, Kavya… still the same 😔.
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I hope the story is intresting.
First Day, First Clash
Time: Tuesday, 9:05 AM
Place: Rathore Luxe HQ, Connaught Place, New Delhi
The open-plan office buzzed with chatter. As Kavya walked in with her notepad, whispers followed her like shadows 👀.
Colleague 1
(whispering): That's the new assistant? Poor girl. Nobody survives him more than a month.
Colleague 2
She look feisty though. Maybe she'll last longer.
Colleague 3
Place your bets: one week or one month?
Kavya Menon (fl)
Good morning, sir 🙂
Arjun Rathore (ml)
(glancing at watch): Late.
Kavya Menon (fl)
(Checks watch): It’s 9:05. Office starts at 9.
Arjun Rathore (ml)
Exactly. Five minutes late.
Kavya Menon (fl)
(muttering): Great start... universe, why you like this?🙄
Arjun Rathore (ml)
What was that?
Kavya Menon (fl)
(Sweet smile): I said, “Good morning, sir.” 🙂
Arjun Rathore (ml)
Coffee. Black. Two spoons sugar. Don’t mess it up ☕.
Kavya Menon (fl)
(mutters): Coffee, not rocket science. I got this 😏
[Five minutes later – she returns with the mug]
Arjun Rathore (ml)
(sips, grimaces): This isn’t black. This is… brown 🤨.
Kavya Menon (fl)
It’s coffee, not paint 🎨. Stop being dramatic.
A small tugs Arjun's lips- a memory flickers -- and he quickly hide it.
Arjun Rathore (ml)
You call this professional?
Kavya Menon (fl)
At least I didn’t throw a tantrum over five minutes ⏰.
The air grows heavy. Staff outside peek nervously 😳.
Arjun Rathore (ml)
(Smirks): You’re bold, Miss Menon. Let’s see how long that lasts 🔥.
Kavya Menon (fl)
(smiling sweetly): Longer than your patience, sir 😉.
[Outside – office gossip corner]
Colleague 1
Did you see that? She actually talked back.😱
Colleague 2
Boss is in the trouble now 😆.
Colleague 3
This is better than TV serials.
[Inside Cabin – Arjun to himself]
Arjun Rathore (ml)
(thinking): Still the same fire. Still the same stubbornness 🔥. After all these years…
He closed his eyes for a second, an old memory flickering — her laughter from years ago. He shook it off instantly.
Arjun Rathore (ml)
(Thinking, cold again): Not anymore. Not for me.
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