CHAPTER 25
Conspiracies
U called me princess!! How lame was that?!! The guy just saved me single handedly without using his eyes and that was all I cud say before everyone turned up suddenly and I couldn't find time to talk to my knight later on either and now all that I can do is sit in my office and drool about him….. How hopeless can I get?
Kashish took a deep sigh and tried her best to wake up from her day dreams coz now was the right time to worry about the after effects…. Hitting the head prosecution lawyer was no friendly fight and she was going to have to face some serious hard rock music today. And right on cue, came the lead guitarist… My Boss…
B – I heard that there was some problem last night?
K – Well… I don't know what all u heard but all I wud say is that it was all in self defense.
B –U know since u passed that bar exam don't think u can lawyer argue your way out of this. Now listen here. Do u know that even though it might not be criminal what all happened last night Mr. Piyush isn't the type of person who lets go easily.
K –Tell me about it…. He just won't let go of me… (Muttering)
B –Kashish I am serious so don't fool around. This is serious matter. Although your work here is very good but if your loyalty does not lie with the government and this institute then I wud have to let u go.
K –Wha..?? Wait no! I... What do u mean? My loyalties lay elsewhere? And why... I mean we were talking about Piyush right? Where did this cra… this.. Thing came up from?
B –Apparently Mr. Piyush as u well know had been alleging for some time that u r not fully devoted to us and u might have leaked information on some important cases to your.. Well to outsiders… Now all that had been in the past.. But today he said that he was hit coz he confronted u and tried to make u confess the truth. He does not want to press legal charges but u better apologize to him or your job might not be yours for long.
K –Leaked info…!!! Make me confess!!!! Why that pig! I'll rather eat raw meat then apologize to him for hitting me and trying to manhandle me. The only reason he isn't pressing charges is coz he knows this will blow out f proportion and his reputation will suffer even if he wins.
B –Well I don't care. But I'll suggest u make that apology and make it quick coz if he complains to department head then u wud be out of here in no time.
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Well I didn't apologize. To hell with them all. Worse they can do is can me. Well fine then as it is dad cud use an extra brain and mine will be available 24*7. And thinking about lawyers… Well Sujal was out today probably bragging to Nancy about yesterday.... Maybe I should discuss my quitting job with dad…. I'll make coffee
A –I can't believe this… what is this world coming to? How can they sack u just like that? This world is getting more criminal by the second…
K –Really dad don't worry. It's ok. I really don't mind it. Infact I'd be happy to be rid of tension of working under his orders… So u think I can be any help around your office till I get another Piyush free job?
A –Oh u know the ans dear u don't have to ask!! Start from tomorrow. We'll leave together for office ok?
K –Sure dad that wud be lovely!
Kashish hugged her dad and finished her coffee feeling little guilty for making it even after the Dr. had told her that it was bad for Ashoke Sinha.
K –Say dad…(rolling her tongue in her mouth)
A –Yah?
K –Does this coffee taste strange to u too or is it just me?
A –It's just u trying to decaff me beta…
K – No serious! I mean all of u don't drink this brand only Rin and u use it… I think it really tastes different… Maybe u should stop having coffee altogether. Have apple instead.
A – I don't think I can work on apples but I'll try. Now u go sleep. We have a long day tomorrow.
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Is it true that as we grow older we get psychic? Coz how else wud dad know that tomorrow as in today wud have been a long day?
Before I cud ditch my last days of work in my forensic office and join my legal office, I got a call from the director of my forensics office asking me to report immediately. So I reached my office hoping for a quick dismissal, but of course Piyush had to be there to spoil my day.
P – That's her. She is the one. I had been trying to tell u people for the longest time that that she is passing on confidential info but nobody wanted to listen to me then!!
Arrrrrggghhhh I am so tired of his caterwauling I don't even care what he says anymore. So I just stood there ignoring him waiting for director to dismiss me with disgrace….
Director – Ms. Sinha do u want to say anything for yourself?
K – I had never been dishonest with my work and I had always held my work as my first priority. But now I have reached the point where I can't work anymore with Mr. Piyush breathing down on my neck, forcing me to have meetings with him when none are required, threatening to raise false charges against me and finally trying to manhandle me yesterday.
P – That is a lie! She is lying about everything about me and her dedication-
Director – Mr. Piyush. I think you have served your purpose here. I'll take the necessary actions u can leave.
P – Well I won't until I see the end of this.
Director – Fine. Ms. Sinha… we don't have proof of the charges against u and they are very serious ones too. Since u don't have enough evidence to show your innocence I am afraid but we'll have to suspend u till we clear the matter….
K – How long am I suspended?
Director – Umm..Well…as long as the investigation takes..
K – Fine.(turns to leave)
Jake suddenly enters the room, "That is not fine with me."
Director –U are?
J – I am Dr. Jake, senior consultant here, sir. I don't think u should suspend Ms. Sinha on false empty charges. Every1 wud vouch for her dedication here only if they weren't afraid that Mr. Hotshot Lawyer here wud falsely accuse them too. But I am not afraid of him. I worked here coz I like my job and the people I work with. If u let her go sir, then I will resign too. And if u let two of us go.. It wud be very difficult to fill in such top position with trusted people very quickly. So I suggest u let Dr. Sinha attend to her duties unless proven guilty or u can just accept my resignation letter here.(handing over an envelope.)
O.K…… So can anyone argue to that level of confidence? No. And that's what happened. Nobody sticks their neck out like that unless they are very sure and that surety of Jake's made me keep my job. I don't know if I really want to thank him……
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Ashok' study…
A – So u finally not quitting huh?
K – No… now I can't even if I want too.. They'd think I'm a traitor and Piyush was right.
S – U can't let that a**hole be proven right. U should go back and I am sure he wud stay away from u.
K – Yah.. I just really wanted to help out dad
A – It's ok nothing I can't handle…
S – Well there is one thing that can be done… yuck!! This is horrible what did u give me poison?(Putting down a cup he war inking from..)
K – It's just different flavor of coffee which Rin and dad take, we are out of regular coffee. It think it tastes pretty funny too….
A – U two stop trying to get me off coffee. Now sujal what was your idea?
S – I forgot. But um…. Well why don't get some1 good to come over here, that way me and kashish can discuss the cases…
A – well… I can call some1..
S – How about raghav?
A – He quit right after.. About 6 month ago.
K –oh we didn't know that.. How about Rohan or that guy with beard and spects who has office next to yours..
A – Rohan left too.. He got some better job… said criminal wasn't his line… And that other guy is on a month's leave…
S – What's going on there uncle? Isn't any1 capable left there?
A – Oh no its nothing like that. Many ppl are there its jut that… all our lawyers who can actually talk in courtroom are leaving.. I don't know why.. Maybe I should raise their salary more.
K – U raised it last month. It can't all because Sujal doesn't work in front any more, it almost seems like as if…
S – Someone is deliberately sabotaging the firm...
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