Part One
Geet
bend down to pick up the envelope that was just dropped by the postman.
She wasn't expecting any mail. None of her relatives dare send any
before so it was useless to expect it to be one from them. Turning
around, she looked at the address and quickly her eyes widened as she
read the name of the company. |Khurrana
Builders..| She almost told herself rather than saying. It was one of
the prestigious builder companies of the town and as per the suggestion
of one of her friend; she applied for the post of a secretary. She just
hopes that they have not rejected her like she got e-mail from 6
companies before. Her last Boss was a total CRAP. Her body even shudder
with the thought of that Bas***d.
She gave two years of her life to get a more reputed post in the
company rather than being the secretary of that Chipmunk. And when she
was being considered for a promotion, he put a condition. |That
jack-a**, how dare he think I would spend a night with him...I wasn't
that desperate for a promotion'| she mumbled herself but with whom she
was joking. She needed that promotion and more importantly, the money
that was coming her way with that so that she would go and throw then on
the faces of her supposed father and mother-in-law. In anger, holding
the envelope, she went to the small shrine that was being placed in the
house by her mother. She wanted to pray before opening this letter which
holds a life changing order for her. |God, why am I so badly stuck with
losers? My last boss was a biggest jerk, my fianc
is a monster, don't know why everyone think he is the best for me and
above that his parents, they almost consider me a baby production
factory who will give them their heirs and till now, only supported me
in my college financially saying, We want our future grandchildren to
have educated parents| she mimicked her Mother-in-Law. Sigh, she hold
her hands together and pray |Please God! Atleast
give me a nice job with a decent boss. Please Please!!...| Kissing her
entwined fingers, she open the letter and the first thing that hold her
eyes was APPOINTMENT LETTER for Miss. Geet Handa.
She went through all the details in a sec and was surprised and pleased
in the same time. The company is giving almost double to what she was
getting in her last organization. What else she could ask. Not keeping
the control on herself she started shouting with happiness. Her mother
came out from the kitchen hearing her voice |Geet, Geet'what happened beta?|'..Geet just hug her without caring about her wet floured hands'|Mom, I got the job''| she said giving her a swing'.Her mother, Smriti Handa laugh with her daughter. Her smile is the colors of her life. Stopping, Geet quickly filled her with the whole news. |May this job brings lot of happiness of my bacha'| she moved forward and kiss Geet cheek avoiding to get her in contact with her hands. |Thanx mom'| Geet said as she rushed to her room to call her best friend Muskaan to share this news.
Maan
sighed as he clicked the shut down button and turned off his laptop.
Life for him doesn't exist behind his office and work. He never wanted
to turn on to that chapter of his life which gave him nothing but pain.
He was a man of will, hard, curt and serious. His friends circle has
been reduced to his business associates now since that fatal incident of
his life. How many times, he just wishes that he could rewind the movie
of his life but he can't. He can do anything. Everyone always state
that for him and that has became his tag line from the past 2 years. Why
not? He was the one who hold the drowning business of his father after
his death and made it successful. He was the man who along with
fulfilling the dreams of his father by making this company fall into the
list of top 10 builders list along with fulfilling his dream of opening
a chain of restaurants. He always wanted that and he did that in the
forum of Geschmack,
the German word means taste. And useless to say, that it was a hit. It
mostly serves a great deal of Indian food along with Chinese, Mexican
and also a little bit of Thai. The buffet was most loved by all along
with the Hi-tea. Maan
would like to visit his dream once a week and every time he will left
amazed as how great its going and how huge it is now. After getting
enough money by working of his father, he started it as a 3-star
restaurant but it was now a fully developed 5-star rank restaurant. The
food quality officers were happy with the maintenance and hygienic
precautions taken care by him and his staff. But Maan
wasn't content. He was never content. He always want things to be big
and better than they already are. His restaurant was being nominated for
best resturant
this year. His company was already in top 10. But he want to do much
more. He dont know why, but he needed to. May be because he wanted to
keep himself busy so the thoughts of that eventful night don't haunt
him. That night, when his whole world collapse infront of his eyes.
Opening
the door of the room, he slowly entered without making a noise and
reach the crib placed inside. He moved forward to have a look at the 2
year toddler who was sleeping quietly,without any worried. His daughter.
Aanya. Aanya Khurrana.
He moved forward his hand to feel the soft skin of her but then bring
it back, with a fear, that he might not hurt her too. He already have
enough blames on himself, he don't wanna add another. He couldn't touch
his own flesh and bone. He was afraid. He was so afraid. A tear escaped
his eyes as he realized where his life stand right now. This is not what
he dreamed. He wanted to have a happy family. He wanted to be a great
son, a superb husband and an ideal Daddy. |Daddy...| he can heard a
little voice saying it behind him. He turned around with a smile. |Riya...|
he slowly called with a smile but when on turning, he didn't find
anyone, he could not control himself anymore and started sobbing. There
was no one who could hold him, let him spill his tears, caress him, tell
him everything will be alright. But now one. For sometime, he kept
sitting on the floor in a ball position. Remembering his past,fearing
for his future, more importantly for aanya future.
Geet
look behind the glass doors to find herself looking at a whole new
world. People were rushing here and there. No one was at rest. The door
for her was opened by the guard. Smiling pleasently,
she moved in holding her documents and appointment letter in her hands.
She was wearing a baby pink crisp sundress that was falling above her
knees with a jeans. No make-up was there on her face beside that mascara
that she always have and always make her more appealing and a light
gloss making her smooth lips shine. Walking through, she located the
reception and went to it. |Mr. Maan Khurrana cabin...| She said to the receptionist who look at her from head to toe. |You are???...| Geet
quietly placed her appointment letter forward and said |I have been
appointed by him as his secretary...| All the people who could heard
her, stop in tracks to give her a look. She was surprised and more than
that felt weird. And the next moment she heard the whispers of people.
|I say 10 days are more than enough...| someone said. |No man, i think
even 5 are too much...| Another one said. |How much you say?| Geet
turned around to face the duo. One was rubbing his thumb with index
finger, talking about money. The other one give her a look and turn
towards the man and say |One thousand on that...| The first one smile
and said |One thousand from me too...10 days| he said reminding the
other. The both shook hands in agreement and left. Geet
felt weird. Were the man really discussing her on the first day. God!!
She certainly dont want any kind of attention. Turning around, she
looked at the receptionist.|1st floor, on the right, last cabin| Saying a
pleasant thank you, Geet left for the indicated place.
Getting infront of the door, Geet
took a deep breath.As she was about to knock,she stopped on hearing the
argument going behind between to men standing in the glass cabin on the
corner. |How many times do i have to tell you to change your wardrobe?|
One standing in a proper Armani suit asked the other man who was
standing there in a tarted jeans along with a shirt have colored flowery
patterns, while the upper two buttons were undone. A small scarf was
around his neck and his hairs spiced up nicely. |Being the head of IT
department, you are supposed to be well-mannered and well-dressed and
that's what i expect the next time i see you. Otherwise you should know
that its gonna cause your job| The first man said and left the other man
with a scared face. But he completely composed himself in a bit and was
back to work as if nothing happened till the first man come near Geet, and giving her a look, went inside the cabin. It was the time, Geet noticed that he went into the same room,she was about to go and it shocked her. |So he is Mr.Maan Khurrana...My Boss| Geet
said almost in a whisper, telling herself. Her boss mood was fairly not
well after an argument she just witnessed and that was pretty bad for
her, especially on the first day. |But i have to face him..|Geet thought. |And if i just took too much time in thinking, he might think that i am avoiding him| but Geet
cant let that happen. She cant and don't wanna leave this job. She
needed it and she will go with it. Bracing herself, without second
thoughts, Geet knocked on the door.
Maan
already knew who is there. |Come in...| he said and heard the creek
voice of the door as he was busied in studying the file in his hands. Geet get in and quietly put her file and appointment letter on his table. |Good morning Sir..| She said in a professional tone and Maan liked that. He hated those stammered girls, blinking there lashes right on the first day. First test passed. Maan
left the file and moved his hands forward to get hand on her file.
|Good morning, take a seat| he said without looking at her and opened
the file, to go through her academic results and he was impressed. The
girl had a great history. According to her education, she have great
command over English and Accounting but he was not going to comment on
that. |An appointment letter has been sent to you, I hope you read all
the rules and regulations.| He said getting to the point most important
for him. |Yes sir...| Short and proper. He hates girls who try to
indulge him in long conversations. So tick point 2. |Great then, you can
get the contract papers from the reception. You can start from
tomorrow. Your duty hours will be from 8am to 6pm. And the last thing. I
don't like late comers| Maan tried to make himself clear. Geet nodded and get up. |You will not be disappointed, Sir| Geet confirmed and getting his things left. She is having a great persona. It doesnt matter to him but to his associates. So third point also got ticked.
Geet was signing just signing the contract in her artistic sign when some one said. |Hey number 36..| Ignoring Geet continued reading the important rules printed below when receptionist said. |She is talking to you...| Geet
turned around seeing a girl, wearing a black jeans with a white
half-sleeved top with a sleeveless jeans jacket above. Her curly hairs
falling on her face as she tucked them behind. She was having a huge
beaded necklace around her neck and was chewing on bubble constantly.
|You are talking to me...| Geet asked. |Yes, you number 36...| The girl approached her and extend her hand |Hi, I am additi...| Geet looked at her for a moment and then shake the hand |Geet| the girl smiled at her |Nice name...| She sounded genuine. Geet asked |But what is with this NO 36| she was confused. Additi chuckled and said |You are 36th secretary Mr.Maan Khurrana hired in last 3 years.| Geet
wondered allowed |36th??| Additi smiled and was about to say something
when someone called her. |Additi, whats your take?| Additi put her hands
into the pocket of her jeans, still chewing bubble she give her a
glimpse, and said without turning in a loud voice. |I think the record
is about to break...| The guys at the back laughed at her statement and
one of them said in a loud voice. |Girl, you are so going to loose|
Additi chuckled once again, saying |We will see| with a careless
attitude and said to Geet
|Welcome to Khurrana industries. I hope and I know, you are going to
stay here for a great period of time and hopefully I will get to make a
friend.| Geet smiled at her words and plainly said |Thank you..| Additi crossed her calling one of her another colleague and left. Thats surly going to be a great experience. Geet
wondered. But whats wrong with these people here. And what are they
talking about . Days???? Without giving her mind another list of
wondering thoughts, Geet
gave her signed contract papers to the receptionist and left. Tomorrow
she will start a new life in this new office with this new job and she
is so going to kick the a** of those freaky In-Laws of hers. With that
thought, smiling she left the office.
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