A sick man
On that day suddenly Rakesh hold his stomach and started crying in the pain.Everyone was shocked it was first time that some thing like this happened. They all were eating food they bought from the new hotel.It's Payal's promotion party. Payal was going to be their new branch manager and everyone was happy for her.They all wanted her as their manager.But when Rakesh started crying regarding stomach pains.Every person's first thought was it must be food poisoning.Suddenly all of them started thinking that the new hotel must have provided wrong kind of food. After Rakesh slowly slowly every one started complaining about stomach ache.Then they all did not eat rest of food. Payal insisted that they should take Rakesh to hospital.But he just went away without listening to anyone.This way Payal's best day turned into her worst day.
After that all the office stayed away from that hotel. Rakesh was every helpful to Payal & every one in the office.He was such hardworking and nice fellow. He always showed interest in every work. For few days every thing was fine. One day Payal was telling some work to Mr.Sharma. Payal" This is wrong Mr.Sharma. You have to learn it from someone. I don't have time to teach you.There is lot of work in office.You can't expect me to teach you everything personally." "I am sorry Madam. I will try it again. I think I will do it right this time.""You have already tried for six times. Do you expect me to wait for you for all my lifetime? where is Rakesh? He can surely teach you." "Sorry Madam. But he asked for sick leave." "Sick Leave!! But he asked for sick leave just few days ago.What's wrong with that man?" "I think that some thing is seriously wrong with him. Many time he had those stomach pains.This time he even had some breathing problem." "What ? Why did you not told me this before?" "Sorry Madam.But at that time you are out of town for that meeting.""But I think this is some thing serious. I think I should call company's doctor to check him." Sharma was very happy after hearing this suggestion.He always wanted to suggest it. But he just could not find the right way. Now his work was done.
When Sharma came outside,he told everyone what had happened in the cabin." Madam is such nice lady by doing this Rakesh can be spared from medical expenses." Ketan"You are right. I always thought that because of financial problems Rakesh never went to a good doctor and that is the reason he was not curing.Now company will sent him to proper doctor and very soon his troubles will be over." Sharma"May be I shall just phone him and tell him about it?" Ketan"That's a good idea.He will be happy to hear it." so Sharma phoned to Rakesh regarding the company doctor. But instead of being pleased he was horrified. He told them that he was going to one of the famous doctor and if his doctor learned that he was taking second opinion doctor will be very angry with him. After hearing this they were very confused. Mr.Sharma hurriedly went in the cabin and informed Payal about everything. Payal "Can I ask you some thing?" "Of course Madam.""Is it possible that may be he is going this just to get vacations?" "No Madam.If he is doing to avoid work why did he come to office on holidays to cover his work? It is not possible.""Then what sort of sickness he is suffering from?""I just can't imagine." There was no profit in discussing that matter so Payal left that matter there.
After some days Rakesh came to office again.Sharma"Rakesh how are you?" Rakesh sat on his chair and sighed heavily.Rakesh" What shall I say man this sickness is killing me?""But you said that your doctor had treating you.""Of course he is treating me. But you know I got food poisoned again." "What but how did you got food poisoned again? did you eat at wrong restaurant?""No.Not at all. I thing something is wrong with our milk.""Milk?!! but it is in bags." "I know but still sometimes such thing happens?" Now everyone of staff began to listen him.They all drank the milk everyday and give it to their children.The milk poisoning was big issue to them.Rakesh began to tell them the story."You know inject your milk bags with dirty water so that they can have the profit. For their profit they are poisoning our health." After that he continued telling about this milk poisoning, after some time Payal noticed that all staff was busy discussing something. She got very angry.After all office was for working not for their chatting. Payal"What's going on? Why you all are not working?" "Madam do you know our milk is poisoned.""Oh!!really. But I am alive and I drank milk every morning. If you don't believe me, you can check my pulse." After that Ketan began to tell her the whole story.Payal "How can you believe this? our milk is injected by dirty water!! What nonsense!! have you lost your head?" Rakesh "Madam please believe me." "Rakesh last time you told me you got food poisoned because of the food." "I did not said anything.Every staff member guessed it.If you wish I can bring my milk bag tomorrow. You can check it." Payal had no choice. She had to check the bag.She did not want rumour to be encouraged in her office. But she never thought that Rakesh would really bring the milk.
Next day Payal received biggest surprise of life. Rakesh really brought his milk bag. Now Payal was in biggest problem where could she check that bag. She did not know a place where they could do such work. She was very confused but still she took the bag and she was showing false confidence on face. Rakesh was very happy to prove his point.When she was going home,she was very tense. At that moment she suddenly met her friend. Ritu" Payal,why are you looking such a pale?what happened?" Payal told her everything.Payal"So do you know anyone who can do such report?" "Are you mad? that man must have contaminated the milk.If you do the report on that milk, you surely get one that agrees with him views." "So what shall I do?" "Just tell them nothing was wrong with that milk. They can't ask you to see the report so you can easily succeed this way." Payal liked Ritu's suggestion and she followed it next day.
When next day she clearly told everyone that there was nothing wrong with milk.Rakesh became very angry. Rakesh"Show me the report." "What?don't you trust me." "You are lying." "How dare you speak like this with me." At same moment Sharma showed him report. Sharma"It is report of the milk supplied at my house." Many of the staff member had asked their doctors and many had also conducted their reports. Sharma"Rakesh you are too much. You made laughing stock of us. Everyone thought that we are mad." "Shut up!!You idiots.I am telling you the truth. That milk has dirty water contains.." After this show off no one wanted to see Rakesh's face again so Payal clearly told him to submit his resignation. After that he left the office.
But when next day she came to office she was shocked to see a lady waiting for her. That lady"Hello Madam. I am Rakesh's wife." "What do you want from me? After such big show off. Your husband has no chance of staying in office." But that lady started bowing before her and requesting her that she should at least listen to her. Rakesh's wife gave her Rakesh's report. It was given by psychiatrist.Payal was shocked to see it. Rakesh's wife"please talk to doctor before you take decision." So Payal phoned the doctor. He told her that Rakesh was suffering with Factitious disorder.He was doing it because he was afraid of responsibilities. When he completes his work normally. He get lots of sympathy and his work was double checked. In such patients went any level to prove that they were sick. Rakesh had put dirty water in that milk bag to prove himself true.Payal thanked her stars that she met Ritu and did not caught in this trap. Doctor requested Payal give him another chance. Finally after discussing the issue with the doctor she decided to give him a chance. But when she asked why did it happened? Doctor told her that from childhood Rakesh always suffered stress. He told her he could not tell her reasons. But whenever he was ill. His mom always kept him away from stress. Finally he just began to love the sickness.
Next day when Rakesh came to office he apologized to everyone. Rakesh was one of their best employee so they kept him. But that day there were no more sick leaves for Rakesh.
The End
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