Saturday, February 13, 2016

Adventure story 228. Job

                                                                         Job
Shreya was doing her daily work. It was a perfect day. She was not busy. Her boss was organizer of event. In some season they were so busy that she had to say no to his clients. But on some season they were just empty. This was not working as per her plan because she wanted some bonus to buy new double door freeze. After all they needed to use modern and new things. Her husband Ronit was buying flat screen t.v.with his salary. She was so happy. It would be so nice to watch serial and movies on it's big screen. Every one was looking at them with envy. But that freeze was their need. Their freeze was so small. So she insisted on it. But they just didn't had money. Sometimes she just wished from inside. Only if she could create a client for her Boss. She was just wishing it from her heart. On that point phone rang. It was a nice lady. She could sense her class in her accent. She was so happy to get this client. She talked with her. Client " It is my son's fifth birthday. We want it to be perfect. Will you arranged it for me?" " Sure Madam. We arrange kid's party. Whatever you like will be arranged? Just come here I will show you themes. " That lady talked with some one. That lady " Is it okay if I come on Sunday?" Now this upset her she had to say no. She just didn't want to take risk of negative answer. But it was holiday and her boss would not open office on that day. She just wanted to change that rule. After all they were resting for two weeks. After last super party they just didn't got chance. This could be new beginning. Since if they managed to get this lady, they might get number of clients. She might admire them and people watch them in party. She just wanted this try. Still she said " Sorry we are closed on Sunday. " " OK. Then I will come on Saturday. " " Sure Madam." Shreya was so happy. She wanted to jump with joy. But then Shreya controlled herself. She had to act professionally. Shreya " Ohh sure. So what time you like? I have to see if it is available. " She had to pretend just saying yes might harm them. That lady " Saturday afternoon will be okay." " Now that's great afternoon timing will be best." Shreya gave her their address and took her contact number so every thing just looked great. She started calling her boss. He was son of a rich man with lots of talent. But for some times he just vanished for days but when he came just nothing could stop him. But today he was not picking up phone and he needed to take it. She needed to get this work. Only if her boss understood her need, she didn't understand if he didn't value money then why didn't he just give her bonus. But she was sure that it never going to happen. She just had to convince her boss. She started calling him again and again. Shreya was so upset. Finally she decided to try his landline. She tried for long time. Finally his wife took it. She explained it to her. His wife " I will come on Saturday. You just come on time." Shreya was shocked as well as happy. But then she felt that she didn't know that woman. She once again got tense by thought that if she could manage it very well.
    Shreya next day went in her office. Once again she opened her office and sat in it with one novel. She just wished that she could do some thing else. But she didn't had options. When suddenly a woman dressed in saree and simple looking entered. That woman looked so sweet. Her simplicity would had beauty. She looked just like some sweet angel. Shreya " Yes Madam. What can I do for you?" Her immediate response brought smile of that lady's face. That Lady " I am Manda your boss." Shreya was so shocked. Lightening fell on her. She was so surprised that her boss was simple lady like that. She thought that she must be some one bossy like her boss who never stopped demanding when he came to work. But with such boss she had to work more hard. But with this boss she had to pay attention on everything personally. She didn't want her boss to be cheated by some one. She smiled " Welcome to office Madam." "I am so glad that you personally took interest in business. " " Madam that's my pleasure. When we work then we get salary we like." Manda smiled. " So what is the catch?" Shreya was so shocked so Manda was not as simple as she look. Shreya "I want bonus." " Okay 10% percent of this deal. But you have to complete it." Shreya knew that it was not enough. But she didn't feel that it was wise to say no. Shreya " Can you give me sometime?" " Tomorrow. Tell me what you feel after all if you said no then I will have to search for another person." There was strange determination in her voice which encouraged Shreya. Shreya " Mom it will yes. I just have to find babysitter for my kids for some hours." " So where did they stay now?" " With their grandparents but I need to confirm." " Fine with me just make it quick." Then Manda went away in such manner as she was boss for centuries. Shreya liked her style but in her she knew that she had manage all work behind the curtain and it was not easy for her. She decided that she must discussed it with Ronit. She needed guidance. As soon as she went home, she started doing every thing with plan to get some time with him. She managed to get kids exhausted by playing too much. She knew that they would asleep when Ronit come. Ronit came. He asked about kids. Shreya " They are asleep." Ronit gave naughty smile and said " So what is your plan?" " Nothing. I just want to discuss about job." " How boring!" " Now stop it. This is some thing important." " Okay tell me what is it?" Shreya told him everything. " Come on Shreya it is not that less. Your Boss is giving try to your talent. It starts in that way only. No one will make you partner in one day." " Of course. At beginning she gave you 10% and if you work more 5% then more 5%. She could easily go still 20% or if we are lucky till 30%. But for full partnership we need to invest money." " Come on. You are jumping too much." " Not at all. Just what is wrong in this thought? I mean you are telling me. Your Madam have many business and her husband seemed useless so she need help. You can give it and return she will give you partnership." " Now stop thinking too much. Just think about freeze.So can we manage to get babysitter. " " Now we need to talk to every one and arranged something. Personally I feel that we should keep a maid then my Mom would to ready to do it. She just fall in love with that big screen TV. She would do any work to stay here and watch it and she will convince Dad." They both started laughing. Since they remembered last time when Mom came she remained glued to TV. Shreya didn't mind but Dad did. He literally forced her to come with him. Shreya hated it. She felt that Mom had every right to stay there in their house. She even suggested it. But Dad opposed since last time due to Mom they were separated. Since Shreya and Mom used to argue every day. It lead to trouble for marriage. They went counseling. Counsellor suggested separate home and it worked so Dad was scared. But Shreya knew that it would not happen this time. She wanted to prove it so she immediately agreed to this. Since in heart they all knew it was not big TV. Mom missed them. So she decided to support that idea.
     Next day Shreya called Mom and told her about it. Mom became very excited about it. Mom " Ronit is right. You must not ignore such opportunity. This is big one. You need to learn on every point new thing then only you will win one day. And for it you will need opportunities. This is one of them. You need to just go ahead. " Shreya was so happy. Finally every thing started according to her move. She called Manda. From that day real work in office started. Every day Manda was bringing new plan to bring customers. She began to do that. But it was not easy to get. Any customers came and went away.  But nothing seemed to work out. They didn't seem like serious customers. Finally after long efforts they managed get to birthday parties. It was hard work for them. They just kept doing every try but those parties were not worth it. They are just small parties which were nothing when it came to getting payments. But still Shreya kept working hard since her mother-in-law started staying with them. It suited them perfectly. Since this time her mother-in-law just kept out of her personal things like she didn't always keep her house that much clean. In past her mother-in-law used to taunt her even abuse her. But now her mother-in-law just decided to keep one extra maid which was okay for Ronit since his parents decided to shift with them so all other expenses were reduced and his father insisted that he would pay for that maid. So every thing was okay. But she was getting less money. She just wanted to cry because she felt every one would taunt her about it. But one day her mother-in-law came to her and said " It is fine. At beginning business might not do good but just give it some time." "But Mom this is nothing." "Now don't be lazy. You can't get things as per your choice and that Saturday appointment is still there." She smiled when she remembered that. That Saturday lady who started it phoned them that she would come next week. " You are right Mom. She looked really wealthy." "Then just keep your fingers cross. Try to understand Shreya you need to increase your patience or you will always kept feeling sad. Just concentrate on your work how many times..." Then her mother-in-law started boosting herself. Shreya hated it because after that she always started taunting her. She began to move on each move with one thought that she didn't want to hear those abuse which caused so much problem between them. She just stood up. Shreya " Mom I want to do some work. I will go if you don't mind." "Sure. But just remember one thing. Keep working," Shreya began to doubt her decision about staying with Ronit's parents. After all she was not getting much money and Mom kept advising her. But she knew that it was too late. She couldn't change it. She just began to hope to god that she would get one good client on Saturday. She just kept counting days. She just kept trying hard. But money was not just enough on any work. She kept as if she messed her life with own hand. But soon Ronit sensed it. Ronit " Do you want to turn life back again? I mean I heard Mom taunting you again." " I just hate it but we can't just throw her out. " " No. I just book a nice bus ticket for them and they will go to village." Shreya was shocked. Ronit smiled. " Actually Dad wanted to buy a land in village. He got good deal so he is going there with Mom." "But do you feel Mom will agree?" "She had to go since Dad invested all money in that land. She also wanted to meet her old friends and don't worry. Dad had bought one flat screen TV there also with dish antenna." They both laughed. Then they decided that babysitter was better option than grand parents. Shreya took breathe of relief. She was so happy when she saw that her mother-in-law was happy with this arrangement. It turned out that she also hated working in house so every thing once again returned to normal. They needed to find a nice baby sitter for kids.
     Shreya was having hard time to adjust one thing that she was not getting that much money as per her wish. She was hoping for good future. But she was just getting hard work that Saturday customer also turned into Midas. She just never appeared. Just kept taking appointments. Finally Manda taunted her " Shreya you don't know people. You are just to simple to handle this world. You don't have business sense to judge people. Look at me. Do you feel I have done such mistake?" Then Manda gave that pause which supposed to hurt Shreya from heart. It was not easy. Manda was worst on every point. She always taunted Shreya about her fault but when it came to doing work like arranging DJ or calling people of lighting. It was her job. She did it all. Manda expected it to be perfect. But Manda didn't able to do because she didn't knew them. Every one would want to deal with known person and they knew boss and Shreya. They just wanted to deal with Shreya and Manda wanted hold of all. Manda " So tell me. Do you think I judge like you? I could have easily guessed that she was not rich. I could have sensed it in her voice. But you just keep jumping on conclusion and called me. I am your Boss!! Stupid very stupid act!! I have never seen such lack of professionalism. " Shreya controlled her tears. "Sorry Madam." And this just continued. At beginning work didn't come but finally they started getting work. Shreya was happy in heart with one thought that she would get decent bonus. Her hard work finally started paying. She was so happy. One day she received call. It turned out her boss's old friend. Shreya recognized him. She introduced herself to him. She started talking to him in sweet way just same way as her boss used to do and it worked perfectly. She took order of one grand party. She was so happy. She looked up and saw Manda was looking at her with anger. Shreya " What happened?" Manda was looking at her with such expression as if she would kill her. Manda " Who is on phone?" " Client?!!" " ohh and you are talking so sweetly with him." " Yes Madam Sir.." Before she could say anything. Manda slapped her. She felt pain. She was so shocked for few moment. She felt as if she was going to fall on ground due to that pain. She was never slapped this way. Her ears were hearing some strange noise. She was so scared that she would become deaf. But she heard Manda's abuses directed at her. Manda was claiming that she was having affair with her boss. It was shocking. Her boss hardly had time to look at her. But she had heard him talking to his many friends who were looked more than just friend. It was not her business but he never looked at her in that way. Shreya "Madam it was never like that. I never talk with boss like that." Then Manda started laughing. Manda " You are right. You are not his type. Look at you. I was just day dreaming." Then she threw money on Shreya's face. It was worst. Shreya sensed pain on her face. As soon as Manda got out, Shreya called Ronit. She began to tell him every thing. He looked so shocked but before she could hear his suggestion, Manda suddenly snatched her phone. She had one stick in her hand. Shreya was clear that she was going to beat her. She just ran out. She kept running until she didn't reach to far away corner. She started crying loudly. She was all alone on road hurt without help mobile or purse. Shreya didn't sense any thing. She just kept crying and crying on that road. She could sensed crowd gathered around her. She didn't sense her circumstances. She just sensed one thing that it was her pain. She was so scared. She didn't want to face her family without money. But she didn't want to go and work with Manda also. She just sat there and kept crying. She was scared to face all she had failed on every front. It was worst day for her.
    Ronit sensed that something was terribly wrong. First time he felt that he might had tried too much to make her successful. He never sensed that when he was trying so hard to help her, he might be digging her grave. She heard her conversation and when he was about to tell her that she must leave her job. Her boss sounded as if some mad woman. In her heart he planned to call police. But then when her scream was heard and phone got disconnected. He was so scared. He just ran to his colleagues for help. They started to try to call Shreya. Then they tried landline. But it proved also useless. He was so confused and scared when a his woman colleague suggested him to call 103 emergency number for woman. He was scared to call police. But he did. They silenced to him with patience then they told him to wait in his office only. They would call back. He sat there like statue. His boss came out at beginning. He screamed to go back for work. But when he understood situation. He told others to go back to work and took Ronit in cabin. Boss " My god!! Why did you let her work there?" " I just never sense. At first her husband used to be her boss. He used to make her sit for extra hours. But it is common during heavy work load. We also do same thing so I never sensed any trouble. " " Ohh!! So wife is mad. But why don't you keep your wife on some other job.." Before Ronit could answer his phone rang. It was Inspector. " We went to that location there was one woman fall in blood. She was hitting herself on every thing. She must be your wife's boss. But then one fellow in next shop told us that her servant went out crying. We had located but she just kept crying. She was not normal so we have admitted her to hospital." Then they gave him address. Ronit ran to that hospital when he reached there. He was showed room. Shreya was sleeping on bed. He turned to Doctor. "What happened?" " Nothing to get tense. She was suffering due to post traumatic symptoms. It was shocking for her to be getting slap like that then her boss even tried to kill." Ronit " Why did that woman did this to my wife? I just hate her." "It was not her fault. Actually her husband took all amount from her account and ran away. She was approximately bankrupt. She had two children. She was suffering with extreme depression. She was taking my treatment but soon she didn't afford. She had to feed her family so she went back to work. But when she looked at any young girl, she began to feel jealous. She began to feel that her husband was with her. She wanted to punish her. I told her many times she must not work in this condition but when your wife called her. She had to come. She went there. At beginning it was okay then she began to get jealous of her intelligence so she once again began to doubt. Finally worst had happened today. She tried to kill herself. Look at her small children. That man had destroyed them. Your wife will be fine in few days. But I don't think that they could get over it." Ronit looked at those small kids. There was one small girl and one small boy. He could see they were crying. But he knew that he could not help them except doing one thing. He could take back police complaint against Manda. He decided to do that. He went to police and told him. That police nodded. When he went in room, Shreya was awake. She was scared. She cried in his arms. She didn't want to see Manda again. He was happy that he didn't needed to explain situation to Shreya since she was completely ready not to file complaint. So they went ahead while chatting about other things like searching new job for Shreya. They just decided to keep subject of Manda behind.
                                                         The End
      

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