PART 15

PART 15

Maan leaves for the next client meeting immediately after finishing his first meeting with Emerald & Co. He didn't visit his cabin and hence didn't see the greeting card.

Geet is preparing herself with "Things to Do" for "Hegde & Sons" meeting. She is a bit excited as its for a project in Mysore, the neighbouring city of Bangalore. She is also wondering why this client has not assigned this project to any local construction company in Mysore or even Bangalore?

At the same time, Sasha-Tasha have some serious discussion...

S: Tasha...I dont know what is MK upto...firstly, he has choosen this behenji as his PA

T: Sashaa...Mera Matlab hain ma'm ... she is PA cum BA (Business Analyst)

S: Huh...whatever...😏 and her position doesn't make any difference to me. My only concern is she will be present in almost all the meetings that will happen. Must seriously find ways to throw her out of this office.

T: Yes Mam...you are right! 👍

S: Anyways, another thing that's bothering me is the kind of clients MK is willing to deal with ... you see..today, he has set this appointment with "Hegde & Sons". I just have some basic information about this client and it just seems to be too ordinary firm. Wonder why MK is showing interest in it and that too for their project in small city like Mysore..It doesnt look Promising...Its such a waste of time..🙄

T: Saaashaa...Mera matlab hain Ma'm...Did you discuss this issue with Boss?

S: I wanted to but I found him taking so much interest in this project and I had to act in the same manner...I want to prove a point that both our interests matches you see!  Even I am not voting for this client but still I will act as if I am far convinced..and later on, I will manage by spending minimum time on this client project.

Geet on the other hand prepares a mini presentation told by her boss. Takes 5 printouts of the same and keeps it in front of the respective seats in the meeting room.

Mr. Hegde arrives at KC and drops his card at reception. Pinky guides him to the meeting room. Aadi, Sasha, Tasha, Geet join him at the meeting room. Mr. Hegde shakes hand with everyone.

Mr. Hegde seemed to be of 55+ years of age...dressed very simple.. Geet was looking at him...No body would ever consider him to be a client...he simply looked like an uncle next door and smiles.  Where as Sasha was taken back by his looks and appearance...he seemed to be dressed very simple and looks very different from the other clients she has been associated till date.

It was Sasha who was suppose to start the conversation, but she didnt. Hence Aadi makes a start. Sir...Boss was mentioning that your partner Mr. Ravi will also be present along with you.

Mr. Hegde remained silent..Didnt know what to speak. He seemed to be tensed and confused...he asks for Maan..

Mr. Hegde: Maan Sir?

Sasha speaks...MK had to attend an urgent meeting at client's place. He will be here anytime. Shall we start with the meeting?...MK will join us soon.

He didn't show any reaction.

Aadi speaks...is there anything that I can help you with?

Mr. Hegde is still quite

Geet didn't want to speak as she knows her job role and she was not the one to discuss anything during the meeting. She was there only to take notes. But she is wondering what could be wrong.

By now, sasha loosens the pinch of patience that she was having. Sasha tells Tasha in a low voice...yeh kaise client ke saat meeting rakhwaya hain MK ne? Inka personality dekho aur attitude dekho... (MK has set a client eeting with such a client? Look at his personality and attitude) Now, why is he not speaking up?

Geet heard this and was not convinced to comment about a client in such a manner. A client is a client and he/she should not be judged based on the appearance factor. I thought she follows these policies while interviewing the candidates...never knew the same applies to the clients as well. Sir had given a responsibility to Sasha and she promised not to disappoint him and see...how she is behaving here.

There was again a silence. Sasha is not interested to be present in this meeting room until Maan comes back.

S: Aadi... I am not attending this meeting alone. Will join along with MK. You carry on with your meeting. By saying this Sasha and Tasha leave the meeting room giving a fake smile to Mr. Hegde.

Aadi and Geet look at each other as they are not at all liking how Sasha is behaving with this client.

Also, Mr. Hegde was taken back. He was not really convinced with Sasha's behaviour...though she tried to act being nice but she wasn't actually. Her body language was not convincing. He got up to leave immediately.

Excuse me sir...Maan Sir is on the way he will join us any time.

Mr. Hegde didn't listen and continued to walk few more steps until the time when he hears Geet's talking.

G: Sir...Naanu nimage enadaru sahaya mada bahuda? (Sir...May I help you?) with a smile. 😊 Geet spoke in Kannada. Mr. Hegde turned back and looked at Geet. He couldn't believe that there is someone in this meeting room who could actually speak Kannada.

Mr. Hegde came back to her and again they shook hands. Aadi was a silent observer but glad that this client came back to his respective seat otherwise Aadi was answerable to Maan Sir.

Geet had sensed the problem of Mr. Hegde. He could speak only in Kannada...very few words in English.

Now on..Geet was the translator between Aadi and Hegde. Mr. Hegde was so comfortable interacting with Geet...its not only because of Language also she seems to have different ethics which she strictly follows during work...and over and above an angelic smile on her face.

(A/N: Mr. Hegde and Geet speak in Kannada but I do not want to confuse my readers hence I am posting their discussions in English)

Geet looks at Aadi sir in a way if its ok if she can go ahead with further discussions with Mr. Hegde.

Aadi nodded a YES with a smile... 😊. How could he even think of a "NO". Geet is his savior at this point of time. He gave Geet few list of questions to ask Mr. Hegde.

Geet continues...and trying to note each and every point they discuss. Mr. Hegde too starts to feel comfortable and opens up gradually.

(A/N: once again...Geet and Mr. Hegde converse with each other in Kannada but I am typing it here in English)

Mr. H: Ms. Geetika...I am really sorry for all these inconveniences. I have never travelled away from my native...this is the first time I am travelling and this is my very first meeting. Hence facing language related problems. I own this huge land in Mysore and Ravi is my very close friend and gave me this project proposal. I wasn't interested initially but then gave a serious thought and gave into his decisions.

Geet listens to him carefully...she understood that Mr. Hegde is not a professional business man..but he intends to invest and do something...Language is his big issue. Mr. Hegde pauses a while and continues..

Today, my partner Mr. Ravi was supposed to join me and help me with regard to the translation part. I am depending on Ravi for the translations. Unfortunately his leg got twisted and fractured this morning due to which he is not able to move and doctor have asked him to take complete rest at least for 3-4 days and then slowly he can move on. I couldn't miss this meeting. Its a very important meeting for Hegde & Sons. Ravi suggested me to visit KC and to call him once I meet Maan so that Ravi could explain everything over the phone and then have a teleconference meeting between me & Maan here and on Ravi's mobile. But when I came here and didn't find Maan...I got confused about how to take this meeting further.

G: Sir...First and foremost, No SORRYS...Infact, we are sorry for all that happened in the meeting room till now. Secondly, don't feel low...you are really doing good... I wish you are feeling alright by now..please feel comfortable. Would you like to have some thing...coffe/tea/juice?

Mr. H: Thank yo dear...I am doing perfectly alright and comfortable and will help myself with water (kept at the respective desks)...no worries.

G: Sure sir...To began with, I shouldn't ask this question...but I am forced to ask due to curiosity. You could have choosen one of the construction companies in Bangalore for your project completion. Why KC?

Mr. H: No worries dear...I expected this question to come. As you know by now, Hegde & Sons is a very new company. We need to win people's heart in a right manner and we want to be honest with our services and we dont want to compromise on the quality front. To begin with, the construction part is the key factor as it lays the foundation... I did approach few construction companies in Bangalore and Mysore. We also signed contract with one of the leading construction group in Bangalore but they didn't keep up their responsibility. What could take for a one day assignment, they were taking 15-20 days they were just dragging the time so that they could make more profit based on the number of working days. We were forced to cancel the contract. We enquired with few of the known sources and most of them suggested KC as the most trust worthy source and in terms of quality of work. We were hesitant to approach a Delhi based construction firm but then decided otherwise as for us what matters is the quality of work and dedication.

G: We're really honoured by your trust on us Sir...😊

Geet takes few minutes and explains and translates to adi about all what she spoke with Mr. Hegde. Adi asks her to find out about the project plan/drawings

G: may I know your project plan? Do you have any drawing?

Mr. H: I have a plan...I can write it and show you.

Mr. Hegde stands up and draws the plan on the white board.

Mr. H: This is 10 acre of land just 25 kms away from the heart of Mysore City. I have a plan to build a community which offers best living style for the Middle class people. It will have all required facilities such as hospital, school, supermarkets, restaurants, libraries...a big covered parking area.

G: Sounds interesting...but sir...you missed out on a park for children..

Oh no...how come I missed on this? Wonder if there will be space left for a park.

G: Sure sir...I have few ideas for this. Geet takes the marker and explains her points by making changes in the drawing on the white board. Instead of allotting separate space for supermarkets, restaurants, library...Lets say ground floor will have supermarket...first floor will have a huge food court where we can allot space to lot of restaurants. Lets say.. the third floor be allotted for a big library. That should do for a library right?

Each and every building in the colony will have underground parking facility...hence no need to allot space for a big covered parking area. Now you get enough space for a big park for children and elderly people...right?

Mr. Hegde and Aadi gave a big applause.

Sasha and Tasha heard some clapping sounds coming from the meeting room even though meeting being in the first floor..

S: Tasha, By now, MK should have come back to office. Where is he?

T: No Idea ma'm..par yeh meeting room main ho kya raha hain? (By the way what's going on in the meeting room?)

S: Even I am thinking about it. Can you peap into the meeting room and tell me what's going on?

Tasha gets to the level above where this meeting room is located...and her mouth wide open seeing Geet making a presentation. She rushes down to tell Sasha about all what she noticed.

S: Oh I see.. That's why I was wondering how come there was a pin drop silence till the time I was there and now, they are clapping, smiling and what not? How dare Geetika takes this move? LOOK AT HER... she is giving presentation and that too without boss's permission and during my absence. Now, high time I need to do something about it.

Simultaneously at the Meeting room...

Mr. H: Ms. Geetika, I have to leave now. it was really nice meeting you. I am very much interested to sign a contract with KC for this project in Mysore. Mr. Ravi will be here in Delhi for some time and he will meet Mr. Maan soon with further details.

I really appreciate your efforts. I must say Mr. Maan is a lucky boss to get an employee like you.

G: Thank you sir😊. Now, My boss and the chief architect will take over

Mr H: Sure...will soon have a next meeting on this... he turns to Aadi now...Mr. Aadi...Bye...Thank you😊

P..leasure is M..ine S...Sir...Aadi escorts Mr. Hegde till the Reception and comes back to the Meeting Room.

Geet is still busy writing the points discussed.

A: Geet...you were wonderful. It was impossible to get this project if you were not present in the meeting today.

Maan almost zooms in to the meeting room along with Sasha and Tasha. Aadi is all excited and shares all what happened during meeting and failed to notice Maan's anger filled face.

A: Sir...Geet ne tho kamaal kardiya. She handled the meeting so well. I was just telling her that we wouldn't have got this project if she was not present in the meeting today.

Geet seemed to be all happy.But her smile fades as she sees the Anger in Maan's eyes.😳

M: JUST STOP IT ADI!!

Aadi gulps and puts a stop in his further talks...Maan comes near Geet..His face fuming with Anger...I didn't expect this from you Ms. Geetika.  Didn't you know that you are not supposed to interfere in other staff's roles and responsibilities. Didn't you read the rules and regulations clearly before joining KC? This was Sasha's responsibility to take charge of the meeting and you were here only to take down important notes and prepare report on the same...that's it and not beyond this.

Geet is speechless..she was expecting that her boss would praise her but he is blaming her in turn. Sasha takes the situation into her favour. The moment Maan walked into the office, she complained him all what happened in the meeting room.

S: MK...Can you believe...I told Mr. Hegde that I will be joining him along with you. Geetika took an advantage of this situation and she continued with this meeting...shall I ask with whose permission she did that?😳

A: Ss...SS...Sir...Isss Mein Geet ki koi galti nahin hain... (Sir..Geet is not at fault) 🙁

M: Just shut up Aadi...Didnt you explain her the rules? She broke it and you are still supporting her?😡

G: Sir...I didn't do anything purposely. I have done full justice to my position during your absence...and I respected the fact that this is an important project for you.

M: This doesnt give you any liberty to give presentation during my absence...does it? Yesterday during meeting, I supported you and you are trying to take an advantage of my support right? You started believing that you will do anything and I will support it blindly? What happened today is totally not acceptable...😡 Maan was just screaming with Anger.

Sasha: Relax MK aap hi ne ise bohut choot de rakha hain. (You have given her enough of rights) Now she will work properly as she knows her limits...

M: To work properly she has to continue working here right? I will decide on this soon.  Maan looked at Geet with Anger.

Sasha and Tasha were as if flying with happiness as this is what they wanted to listen from MK and their so called hard work paid off

Geet all shocked with all what Maan says...Sir...please listen to me once...with tears in her eyes.😢

Maan is actually not able to take it...he cant see her crying but Maan is Maan...he cant show that he cares...Oh...the final trick played by every girl... "TEARS" Ms. Geetika...this will no way bother me...I stand by my decision. 😡

Geet shifts her vision from him wipes her tears with a sniff takes her belongings and  leaves from the meeting room with a sad note.

Excuse me MK...Sasha and Tasha also leave and manage to follow Geet and taunt her.

S: Ms. Geetika Iyer...you got to see who is SASHA...What did you say? I am "Brainless"! Now you know how Intelligent this SASHA is? Never dare to indulge with me again...By the way...I doubt if you will ever be able to indulge with me...As you will be kicked out of job after today's incident. 😈

G: Enough Sasha Ma'm...Firstly, its my boss, MD of the Khurana Constructions who will decide on my dismissal and he has officially not declared this. You have no authority to even talk about it...and coming to the "BRAIN" part...I could make out your level of intelligence thro your behaviour in the meeting. So...lets not talk about it! Excuse me Ma'm

Sasha hits the right foot with anger seeing there's no effect on Geet's mentality what so ever. and Tasha controls her..Ma'm don't worry..you see, she will be sacked today and will not be seen in KC from tomorrow onwards.

Its 5:00 PM...Geet comes back to her cabin...gulps down a glass of water at one go...Bhagawane...ennoda velai kandippa pochu (Babaji..my job is gone for sure) Why am I blamed for? What mistake did I do? I tried to take over the situation which was spoiled by Sasha and now that DEER DEVIL is blaming me for all what happened. And that Sasha and Tasha... Geet closed her eyes with anger...what to say when that Deer Devil believes these brainless creatures primarily because they wear over exposed dresses.... Chee!!😖 She takes her handbag and leaves from the office immediately.

Back to the Meeting room...Maan was feeling very odd about the whole thing...he didnt like to shout like this at Geet but he has to maintain the discipline that's called for in this office...he has all clenched his fist and about to leave when Aadi stops him...

A: SS...S..Sir...Geet ki koi galthi nahin hain. (Geet is not at fault) She took my permission before going ahead with the presentation.

M: Aadi...now I need to take action against you as well. 😡

A: SS...S...Sir...Meri po..po..poori baath tho su..su..un lijiye.(Sir..please listen to me completely)

Maan is not atall convinced and he just turns his face on the other side.

A: Mr. Hegde came alone...Mr. Ravi had some fracture on his feet and he couldn't attend the meeting. The problem with Mr. Hegde couldn't speak any language apart from Kannada.

M: What?Maan didn't expect there is such a problem with the client.

A: Yes SS..S..Sir...Aadi explains all what happened in the meeting room. Mr. Hegde being quite for long time...Sasha leaving the meeting room saying she will join along with MK...Geet understood the reason behind Mr. Hegde's silence...Everything.

A: Sir..we would have been no way near the project if Geet was not there in the meeting room today.

Now, Maan realises that he spoke little too much...He goes to Geet's cabin and didn't find her. He calls the reception...Pinky says that she has already left the office.

M: How can that be? Its still 5:15 PM. He notices a Greeting card kept on his table. He opens it to read... "SORRY for that day's behaviour" Signed by Geetika. Why sorry? For what? He is all confused...Its me who has to apologize at this point of time. Yeah..Maan Singh Khurana will ask for an apology for the first time.

Precap: What next between Maneet? Anyways...Geet gets a new friend 😉😊

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