Saving Nandini

I. ❛Please I request❜

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I. ❛Please I request❜

M A N I K

"All the topics are covered?"

"Yes, sir! A little editing is left. It'll get over in an hour"

"Manik I don't want any mistakes this time. I trust you. You're the most capable to handle this project"

"Don't worry sir. I'll make sure nothing goes wrong" I confidently said to the CEO of our magazine. He nodded

I collected the papers and files scattered on his desk and made my way towards the door. It was a long three-hour meeting with the worst CEO ever. I wonder on what qualifications did the directors appointed him the CEO.

I threw all the files on my desk and dumped myself on the chair. Another long hectic day until the launch of our new magazine. 'The Paradigm' the best and renowned magazine of Mumbai. last month as well we topped the charts by selling 900k copies all over India. I saw the newspaper article i had kept in my drawer.

"Madhyam Ahluwalia. The young CEO has got The Paradigm new heights" our CEO was the highlight of the newspaper cover page. He is young, energetic and very picky and dedicated towards his work - the newspaper article said and I let out a sarcastic laugh

I shut the drawer as I heard my phone ringing it was Cabir. "Hello" I heard the excitement filled voice the moment I picked up the phone

"Haa Cabir" I replied

"It's Mukhti's treat today" he shouted from the end and I wondered on what basis is my sister giving the treat. I wonder on what did they bet and she lost it

"Kis khushi mein?" (a good reason?) I asked. I balanced the phone between my ear and shoulder and started packing my stuff. I need to get away as early as possible. Before the so-called CEO kicks my ass again and I have to work overtime today as well

"tere zinda rehne ki" (that you're alive) he said sarcastically and I mocked back "shukar mana tu zinda hai" (Thank god! that you are alive)

"Navya karwa chauth rakhti q hai phir" (Why do you think Navya keeps the Karwa chauth fast) Cabir said and laughed.

"I pity Navya. zabardasti tuje inda rakhna pad raha hai bichari ko" (I pity Navya, for no good reason forcefully she has to keep the wrath to keep you alive) I laughed and I knew he's just finding a good comeback

Instead of stretching it I added "Tell me the reason, my sister's giving treat" I asked again. keeping all the important files and laptop in my bag I walked out of my office. waving goodbye to my secretary I pressed the elevator button and conversed with Cabir

"teri pyari behna ne bet lagayi aaj RCB jeetegi. Zindagi mein jitni girlfriends teri nai hui usse zyda toh RCB IPL mein haari hai"

"Mukhti!" I sighed "Virat Kholi ka pyaar pagal kar dega. Ab toh chota bacha bhi bol sakta hai RCB se na hopaye. I wonder entertainment purpose ke liye hi rakha hoga" (Her love for Virat Kholi might turn her into a mad person. Even a small kid can say by now that RCB can never win a single match. I wonder they have kept the team just for entertainment purpose) Cabir laughed along with me. The shit was accurate though

"Villa 63. Sharp 10 pm. Don't be late" Cabir gave the club information and canceled the call. I entered the elevator and pressed G. Finally I was able to leave the office. I am in no mood for the party all i wish is to crash on my bed and have a sound sleep.