The sound of leather boots on Italian tiles could be heard down a lone corridor, all the way to the shareholders Meeting room of Raizada Industry. The sound of boots clicked with acute precision like its user wanted his presence to be felt. Suddenly the sound paused when suddenly his phone started to ring. " Sir, it's impossible for us to play as per the plan" a male voice said in the call. " Just do it anyhow and don't worry about the money" The person replied with a dark passionate voice in the call . " Yes sir. I know you will give money ..Ha ha . You …." Before the male voice could complete own words on the call the person cut it. " Rajat, let's meet our shareholders. " The person said to the male figure behind him and entered the luxurious meeting room . " Good Morning MR Raizada'' Everyone in the room greeted that Person and stood up to show respect.
" Good Morning" That person replied with an expressionless face and sat on the chair of the CEO. "Start the meeting" That person ordered. " Mr Raizada , why are you going to invest in a construction project? Raizada Industry never invested in construction projects before so there is a low chance for us to get the contract and if we fail to get the contract there will be a huge loss for the company." One of the members of the board of directors stood up and said. " Yes Mr Raizada, we can't risk our money. If we lose the contract then there will be a 3 billion loss" another member said. "I also think so, " another member said . " Please calm down . Let Sir speak. " Rajat said, standing behind the CEO. " We will get the project anyhow so there's no loss. " the person who was sitting in the CEO's chair replied. " But Mr Raizada …" one of the board members was saying but his words were lost under a dark voice " No Worries. I am giving you a guarantee . Tomorrow we will get this project, otherwise I will give all my shares as a compensation to you all." The person said and started to walk towards the exit door. His one sentence made all board members relieved. They already knew this attitude of that person . The person is no one other than Sidharth Singh Raizada, the CEO of Raizada Industry.
Raizada Industry is one of Asia's 10 most business companies and Sidharth Singh Raizada is the person whose words can make a huge change in the whole business world .
Sidharth left the meeting room hurriedly. Tomorrow there is a big conference where the government will announce the name of the company which will get the new bridge construction contract. This project has a lot of money so more than 100 companies badly want this project but there is an 80 % chance that Mehta Industry will get it as they are India's top most construction company .
" Sir, everything is under control ." Rajat said to Sidharth. Rajat Shergill is Sidharth 's secretary and the only person whom Sidharth believes the most. " What about tomorrow ,Rajat?" Sidharth asked, looking at him . " Sir , output will come tonight and tomorrow morning the news will be available on every news channel" Rajat replied and a mischievous smile came on Sidharth's face . " Hmm" Sidharth made a sound and again rested his head on his chair's back. Sidharth was sitting in his own office room .
The Room's interior is more attractive as it was designed very carefully with black and white pattern. One wall of this room is made with transparent glass from where the sun rays are coming. Looking at this royal decoration anyone can say it was more than luxurious.
" Sir , Another problem arises . " Rajat said in a low voice. Hearing his voice's seriousness Sidharth opened his eyes and looked at him . " What problem?" Sidharth asked. His face's mischievous smile again changed into a serious face. "Sir, we are facing some difficulties at the docks when importing our packages as the security department is getting too close to our merchandise and this time the security department sealed our packages and refused to return them to us." Rajat said with the same serious Voice. " I know the perfect medicine for every issue. Don't worry . Sidharth said and stood up and fixed up his suit and hair and looked at his watch . It was 2.30 pm . " Rajat , stay in office and carry on the interview process of newcomers . I am going to solve the problem before it becomes a headache." Sidharth said and took his car keys and left the office cabin . " But sir , your security….." Rajat was saying but Sidharth cut him off with own words saying " Don't worry. I will be fine" .
Sidharth left his office room and used a private elevator to leave the office secretly.
Sidharth sat on the driving seat and started the car and within a second his jaguar left the underground parking lot leaving a dust air behind. Sidharth was soon on the road to the docks. The roads were a bit congested but with his jaguar soon he got into the docks and he headed down to where the security officers usually say to observe incoming cargo.
“Hello, I’m looking for the person in charge.” Sidharth asked politely.“Not like that, you won't. ” A burly looking police officer replied to him.“Maybe you don’t understand or perhaps are hard of hearing, I said I intend to see your boss, now you either go get him for me or direct me to his office or run the risk of losing your job right now” Sidharth said rather calmly but with a dangerous undertone.
Sub Inspector Adhiraj Dewal had been in the police security force with over 15 years of experience and one thing he knew that never changed was rich civilians were people you never pissed off, they had the power, could pull strings and you would find yourself without a job at the end of the day, he couldn’t afford that not with his family of five that were surviving on his meagre salary, now who was this person about to cause trouble? Who did he think he was? It was better to go find the boss rather than face any man’s wrath.
“You don’t have to be so infuriated sir, I would go get my boss right now, better still I can walk you to his office instead” He said while doing his best to appear meekly.
“That is better, you’re a smart man” Sidharth replied with a laugh but soon controlled it and said “Lead the way please”.They walked a short distance before coming to a makeshift office, made with Shipping containers.“Here we are sir, I’ll leave you now” sub inspector Adhiraj said and headed back to his post.
Sidharth knocked on the door twice and waited for a response.“Come in” A voice called from the inside.Sidharth walked in, the office space was more cosy than small, looking around, searching for a place to sit, he settled on the couch by the wall of the office, the owner of the office’s desk was by the right so Sidharth crossed his legs, twisted his upper body to face him and began“I want to discuss business with you” .
“Mr. Raizada, pleasure to meet you, I’ve been anticipating your coming” The inspector said as he extended his hands for a handshake. “I see” Sidharth said but ignored his outstretched hands.“So sir, why are you here?” The inspector asked politely to change the topic.“Well if you must know, my associates tell me my cargos haven’t been passing through and I would like to know why” Sidharth said calmly but anyone can feel the devilish undertone of his words . “ Sir, as you know, your containers aren’t approved by the government thereby making them illegal and illegal things can’t be allowed into the city” The inspector said while looking down his hands . Sidharth carefully observed him for some minutes and said "how much do you want? We’ve paid you off the last time, we’re ready to increase your pay but I need my merchandise back on the streets as soon as possible” . Sidharth 's words brought a smile to the inspector's face . “Drink? Pardon my manners I haven’t offered you anything still” The inspector said but Sidharth cut him off and rubbing own templates he said “Now be straight. Just say how much more do you need?”.
“Alright, I want a 25% increment from the last time and your merchandise is free to enter the market but you have to pay per container as we already have a couple of your cargos in holding” The inspector replied with a smile.“Done, I’ll call my accountant and tell him to do the transfers” Sidharth said as he got up and smoothed his trousers and headed out.“Okay sir, I’ll sign the release papers for your cargos right this minute, pleasure doing business with you” The inspector replied cheerfully.
Sidharth didn’t reply, he just walked out and headed to his car. This wasn’t his first time doing ‘Business’ with a federal officer, he had the resources to do anything he wanted and he always did get his way.One thing he learnt from his journey of life was no matter what, everybody and he meant everybody definitely would do even the most horrendous of things for the right price. Now to the second matter at hand, he dialled a number on his phone.
“Hello Alok, you have been activated. I need you for a job, I will send the emails to you later today, get a new burner phone, I’m wiring the funds as we speak for you to get all the tools and supplies you need . It should be done professionally and should not be traced back to me for security purposes, keep me posted, send in updates by the hour when you get on the job. Other details should be in your email later today as well, thank you” He pushed the end call button on his phone and like that it was done. He didn’t need to hear the recipient on the other end because he already knew what it would be and that was in the affirmative.
Sidharth always took the phrase “work hard, play hard” quite seriously as he was heading home right now for a party he was throwing for the models of the 'Most beautiful girl in Asia ' Pageant.
At this age everybody is engaged in a love relationship but Sidharth was interested in no such thing.He didn’t believe in love .For him love was nothing more than a product of too much drama so love didn’t exist for him. For him women are just for one night stand so usually he never paid no mind to other things.Sidharth was tall and built physically, he was the dream which every lady wanted so making the ladies want him was an easy task for Sidharth and tonight he was going to play this game once more again.Of course he had his eyes set on one already but he wanted to be able to see the rest to know if he had made the right choice settling for one, why settle when you can have all?
He got home, stepping out of his jaguar, he could hear their shrieks of delight, they were already having fun. Being a billionaire came with a perk, you had the luxury of getting anything money could buy, it would explain why Sidharth settled on this monster of a building to call his home. It was a big and extremely spacious 2-storey building complete with a gymnasium and a swimming pool for exercise and relaxation respectively.
As he headed into the house His butler came to greet him.“Good evening sir, trust work was good today?” He asked while doing a little bow as a show of courtesy.“Yes, yes, thank you, all models have arrived?” Sidharth asked, walking towards the front door.“Yes sir, they are being entertained just like you asked” Said the butler.“Alright then, thank you” Sidharth said while passing the foyer towards the back where the pool was. The butler took the hint and went upstairs to get Sidharth’s swim shorts. Sidharth could not believe his eyes, these were the most beautiful set of models he had seen.He took his swim shorts from the butler, quickly went to the pool’s shower area to change and get a water Cannon to play with the girls. The game was fun and pretty soon they got ready to retire to rest. Sidharth cornered an American model named Courtney. Courtney had a great figure,small but she was just right for Him.
They both retired to his room and soon Courtney hit her climax and being tired she slept off with a smile on her face and Sidharth got up to the balcony for a smoke. Standing in his balcony and smoking a vintage cigarette he watched the rising sun ,thinking of what he has been doing with his life. Would he settle down ? Or does he need to find someone to love him? All these thoughts everytime made him laugh out loud as he already knew if someone tried loving him, she would be frustrated in a week.
“Hey Sid, come back here” Courtney called out.“Coming babe” Sidharth replied and flicked away his cigarette and went back to her . " Are we going to meet again?" Courtney asked with a smile but Sidharth 's reply made her smile vanish in a second. " No , we will not. " Sidharth replied with his usual attitude. Courtney understood all his words as everyone knew Sidharth barely cared about anybody’s emotions as he believed one shouldn’t waste his or her time being emotional when being logical could get you what you want. Of a truth Sidharth’s arrogance could be as a result of his wealth, he was a billionaire in every sense of the word.
"Okay " Courtney replied with a smile "I have to go to the office soon so you should freshen up now. I will ask my secretary to send you back to your hotel" Sidharth said and got up from his royal size bed and left the room.
Sidharth checked the news update for a second. That news is already on every news channel and everything is happening just like his expectations. Sidharth looked at the time . It's 7.30 am . Sidharth dialled Rajat's number and as soon as Rajat picked up the call Sidharth said " Send the model in Star hotel from my house and reach office within 9 am . I am leaving for the office now . I need to do something " . " Hmm . okay sir ." Rajat replied and Sidharth cut the call.
Sidharth took a shower and got ready in his luxurious blue 3 piece suit and white shirt and standing in front of the big mirror he was observing himself.
Sidharth was 27 years old, had beautiful dark brown hair, possessed a dimpled face and had cloudy steel-blue eyes which made him most attractive for every girl. "Perfect" Sidharth muttered and headed towards the dinning table to eat his breakfast and soon after completing breakfast he headed towards his parking and sat inside his Lamborghini and drove towards his office.This wasn’t his first time driving while being hungover but nobody ever stopped him because the cops on the roads all knew his number plate by heart and made sure never to stop him or else they’d lose their jobs. He took his Lamborghini because he was certain it was faster, he wasn’t wrong though because in 30 minutes he was at the office.
Sidharth entered into the office and he could hear muttering about the news which was covered by all news channels from this morning. Sidharth smiled devilishly inside and started to head towards his private elevator. Today Rajat is not with him as he already gave him a job to drop Courtney in her hotel.
Sidharth reached 34 th floor and headed towards the CEO 's room .“Morning sir!” A girl greeted Sidharth. “Morning Lalita, how’re you?” He answered.“Fine sir, you have an appointment by 2pm today sir, would you like me to cancel?” She said while watching his mannerisms, she knew when her boss was hungover. “Yes please, thank you so much” he said, walked into his office and shut the door behind him.
Sidharth was grateful for the way his secretary Rajat and assistant secretary Lalita knew him so well . Lalita had been here for over a long time, one of the oldest ones that stayed. Sidharth used to run through four assistant secretaries in a month because they would start to hit on him as soon as they got comfortable. He was a devil but even he had his limits for some things and workplace romance was one of them. Lalita came at a time when the company was still teething, he had hoped in his heart that this one would stay because she was a professional in every sense of the word and she had. Now to quickly sign off the documents he came to the office for. He had recently acquired a property and needed to sign off the deals. He wanted a new space to display some products and it was the perfect spot in the city.
“Lalita, I’ll be off now, please hold all my calls and cancel the appointments for today” He said as he stepped out of his office prepared to go to the conference.
“Okay sir, right away sir” She answered without looking up from her computer screen, she was so professional.
Sidharth was soon on the road to the conference where the head executive of Government will announce the name of the company which will get the new project.
Sidharth reached and within some minutes Rajat also reached and they went inside the conference room. Every one in the room gossiping about the sudden suicide of Rohan Mehta ,the CEO of Mehta Industry. Rohan Mehta was very popular in the Indian business Industry so he has many well and bad wishers. Sidharth ignored all this gossip and straight walked towards the seat which was reserved for him and Rajat. After 10 minutes the head executive appeared on the stage and said to Mike " Hello Everyone. Thank you for coming here. At First board members of Government decided to give the contract to Mehta Industry as they are the best construction company in India but the sudden death of Mr Mehta really touched our hearts but from a business perspective it also gave us a hard time to select another company for this high quality Project. After many discussions and checking, the Government decided to give 'The Royal Bridge Project ' to Raizada Industry . I hope everyone will understand and respect our decision. Thank you. We will arrange papers and sign the deal with MR Sidharth Singh Raizada, CEO of Raizada Industry tomorrow. Sorry for the inconvenience." . The head executive heads down from the stage and comes to Sidharth to congratulate him. All media members started to click random pictures and other company members started gossiping but within all of it everybody missed to see one thing that was a mischievous smile on Sidharth's lip which represents " I already Knew it ".
