She Was Not As UGLY As You Thought

8:15 am

Mumbai

Aliya was about to leave her home when she received a call from her mom.

"Aluu, I wish you best of luck... May you grab this opportunity on your own ability. Proud of you dear."

"Thanks mom. I will make my parents proud one day. Bye."

She kept her phone inside her handbag.

She was dressed in a full sleeve navy blue top and a

white plazzo. Her thick, black and long hairs were tied in a high ponytail. She was wearing a pair of black wedge heel. She looked perfect for the interview.

When she was in 11th grade, she had a dream to become an industrial psychologist. She prepared hard for almost6 years and that's the reason why she was called for an interview in the 'FASHION AND THE CITY MAGAZINE COMPANY'

The Fashion and the city which is known for an excellent business in the 'glamour world' is the highest selling magazine in the country. Once a model gets a chance for a photo shoot in this company, that means she has the guarantee to become a superstar in future because this magazine knew which models had the full potential and which one came only because of their 'godfathers'.

Thinking of it, Aliya faced mixed emotions . She was excited that she got a chance to be a part of the company but she was also nervous that whether if she lived up to the expectations of the interviewer.

She took three deep breaths as instructed by her 'best friend forever' Anushka. She felt easy and left for the office.

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8:50 am

Fashion and the city company.

Aliya entered the company. She was startled by the interiors of the building. It was clear that this company was best in all aspects.In the right wall was hanging a photo of the famous model, Bhavna who recently did a photo shoot with them. Although Aliya had a dream to become a psychologist she suddenly felt that she should have better been a model. The model Bhavna was Aliya's classmate and is one of her close friends { although she has only 3 friends :) } . She knew Bhavna was beautiful but she was mesmerized after seeing her photo on the wall.

Suddenly she remembered why she came in the office and then immediately went to the reception to ask if the interview had started.

"Hello , madam. How can I help you?"

"I had an interview here for the post of industrial psychologist . I wanted to ask how much time is left for the interview to get started."

"You are on time madam. The interview will start in 5 minutes. Till you may wait there."

The receptionist pointed out the sofa in the waiting hall with a genuine smile.

Aliya returned the smile and sat on the sofa. She looked in her phone's front camera to check if she was looking perfect or not. She prayed to all Gods watching her from above.

The receptionist called out her name and requested her to go in the interview hall.

Aliya suddenly turned into a poised person and entered the room.

The receptionist was surprised to see her immediate transition from a nervous lady to a queen ready to conquer the world.

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Aliya had answered almost every question with confidence. She tactfully replied to every twisted question.The interviewers were impressed by her.

Suddenly the manager saidher an unexpected statement.

"If you get married after sometime then please tell us when will you bore children. We will accordingly replace you with another one because the company cannot send you on leave for almost a year. You know what I'm trying to say . Ladies have their own tantrums after marriage."

Aliya was shocked to hear that. She never expected such things in the interview. Did she worked hard so she could hear such a shit?? Moreover why she should inform them about her family planning?

She asked herself, 'In a world where people support gender equality, are there still some people who think such disgusting things? And what does he mean by "ladies have tantrums" and "replacement"? Am I going to work here only for few years because I'm a lady? Have I worked hard for such a career that will sustain for 4 years or less."

She was in a dilemma of whether to accept the job or to save her self-respect and reject it.

She then gave the manager a disgusted look and answered...