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Part 3
Hey guys sorry for the delay in update, actually Neha was not well so late update...
And this time won't be able to PM u guys... Sorry... Here goes the update...
Credit: Neha
Priya sat motionless for a long time just reading and re reading the news again. Suddenly Priya's brain cells buzzed at an alarming speed. So what if the CEO hanged himself..she should find out for herself what the status was. Many a times these media people flashed wrong news..twisting and turning the facts to make it seems like something big had happened. With trembling fingers she dialed the company number..Her hand automatically twirled the strand of her that was nestled peacefully on her forehead until Priya laid her finger on it.
The phone rang and rang without an answer..Priya tried for a second time with the same result..Priya cursed herself mentally for not attending the other interviews. She had literally cooled her heels with just one offer and had not bothered to check out the other companies. She tried calling Jay who did not answer her call. Alone and helpless Priya just sat on her bed. What Luck...of all the people this one CEO had to end his life and the only company she had an offer with..had to file for bankruptcy..It was as if the whole universe for conspiring against her. It was just a week to go for the final assignment and now she was out of job. She knew the campus placements were over and done with long ago and there would be no recruitment's now. If only she had taken Krutika's advise and given other interview's as well. How she had laughed at the suggestion that but now it seemed so logical. She had literally kept all her eggs in one basket and now they had all broken leaving her high and dry.
She looked at the watch mounted on the opposite wall. It was adjusted to the Indian time. Her parents would still be awake, should she call them? But call them and tell what? Her father always knew that she had to come back to India so there was no way she could tell him this now.
Priya quickly went to her desk and opened the excel sheet. She started punching in the numbers systematically listing her expenses and her available funds. At the end of the exercise her spreadsheet cut a sorry figure. With such a small amount she could only keep going for another month at the max. She needed to find a job and she needed it urgently.
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Ram adjusted the keys of his Guitar as her listened to the sound the strings made. The C note was not coming as desired..he tuned it till he got the perfect sound. Sudhir came and sat down besides him. This Guitar class was specially for professionals who worked late hours and could not find the time to learn the instrument. Although Sudhir could have joined an earlier batch, he prefered this time because it was the last batch and everyone had a leisure time to enjoy their music. He watched as Ram concentrated on the tuning of his Guitar.
Sudhir: Hii Beta
Ram: Hey Uncle..new glasses? Must say suits you..
Sudhir: Yaa..thanks..How was your day?
Sudhir tried to sound as casual as possible. He wanted to find out if Ram had emailed Priya and if Priya had responded.
Ram: Day...as usual..hectic..we are expanding to there is hell lot of work these days. Only i know how i manage to squeeze in this Guitar class..
Sudhir gave a forced smile. Ram had not mentioned about Priya. He was wondering whether he should broach the subject when the instructor walked in and everyone focused their attention on him..
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Priya stretched out as she ate a big piece of Pizza. All problems can be overcome by food was her Mantra and the Pizza was delicious. The sudden doorbell literally made her jump out of her skin..Keeping the pizza cautiously back in the box Priya ran to open the door..To his surprise Jay stood there holding a brown paper bag in his hand..
He smiled as he walked past Priya and into the room..
Jay: Sorry honey..i could not take your call..Here i have brought some sandwiches for ..he stopped mid sentence as he eyed the Pizza Box and then looked at Priya..
Priya gave him a sheepish smile..
Jay: Priya..how many times i have told you this stuff is not good for health..
Priya: Please Jay..this is crisis food and i am in a crisis..
Jay: Well what about the time when you got the top grades..we ate Pizza then too..what crisis was that?
Priya: Stop taking my every word literally..I am in no mood to eat that half baked sandwich of yours. It tastes yuck..i mean who eats loads of spinach stuffed between brown breads?
Jay placed the bag on the counter..
Jay: Alright..we eat pizzas today..I am sorry
Priya cooled down a little but looked expectantly at Jay. She could do with a hug right now..to bury her face in his chest and feel comforted. Jay just perched himself on the bean bag..
Jay: So whats the POA now?
Priya: I don't know Jay..I had so much riding on this one job..my stay in USA..us..our future everything..
Jay: Relax Priya..you will get a new job..
Priya: I need it urgently Jay..i mean i don't have the funds to survive more than one month..I might not even be able to afford this place..
Priya sat on the bed and looked at Jay feeling helpless..
Jay: But accommodation is not a problem..you can stay with me..I have no problems..
Priya: Jay.i cannot stay with you
Jay: Why? Whats the harm in staying with me?
Priya: Try and understand Jay..i personally am not comfortable living with you before marriage and my parents would not approve it either..
Jay: I never understand your logic..do your parents approve of you having a boyfriend?
Priya: Heavens no..Jay we have discussed this before..I belong to a different cultural mindset...
Jay: Yeah..but despite that we like each other..we are in a relationship and i see no harm in me helping you out with the accommodation..
Priya: Jay..its not as simple as you think..and besides more than my parents i am not comfortable with this idea so lets drop that ok?
Jay looked dejected at Priya..
Jay: Alright if you say so but then whats the solution?
Priya: Right now i need to apply to other companies..try and get a job..
Jay: What if you don't get one?
Priya: Jay..why think negative?
Jay: Its called thinking practically..You should be open to all avenues..
Priya: If nothing works out i ll have to move back to India..
Jay: Hmnn..I need to leave right now..i have my basketball practice with the boys..Will catch you tomorrow..Jay planted a soft kiss on Priya's forehead and walked out..
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As was the custom the class always ended with a song that all sang. Everyone joined in the song and enjoyed it to the fullest. As the song ended all the participants began to chatter among themselves..
Ketan: Ram, you were terrific today..
Ram: Thanks yaar..i don't get much time to practice though..work keeps me super busy..
Ketan: Well get married now..i am sure there must be loads of females in your office?
Ram chuckled..
Ram: There are but i am single with no time to mingle...
Sudhir jumped in at that opportunity..
Sudhir: Time needs to be created Beta..and your generation does not require lot of time to mingle..what you say ..you just click literally like the mouse..
Ram let out a loud laugh..
Ram: That reminds me..please tell Aunty i am not into any virtual games..i gets loads of requests from her..
Sudhir: Ignore her beta..she has just found out about all this and is going crazy with her farms and restaurants..
Ram: Thats perfectly all right Uncle..just let her know so that she won't be disappointed that i dont respond to any of her requests.
Sudhir: I will.. By the way did you get time to have a look?
Ram knew exactly what Sudhir was asking..
Ram: I did Uncle, infact i have sent a mail to Priya..Lets see what she responds..
Sudhir was elated just to hear that..
Sudhir: No worries Beta..absolutely no worries..take your time..she must not have seen your email..you know how it is na? USA..almost 12 hours behind us..everything topsy turvy..she will reply back..
Ram just smiled at Sudhir..wondering the kind of reply that would be coming his way..
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Don't tell me you are living with him? Krutika almost screamed into the mic.
Priya: Relax will you..i am not deaf..You are literally screaming into my ear drums..
Krutika: Sorry darling..this Skype thing is new for me..But answer the question ..you ll stay with him?
Priya: No..
Krutika: Ahaan...but i can see ..Man mein ladoo phuta?
Priya: Shut up you idiot..how can you be so cool..my whole future is in a jeopardy..
Krutika: Chill darling..Worst things have happened to people..its just a job..You are not that nikkama that you won't get another one..
Priya: Yeah..but i told you the problem..i just have one month..
Krutika: Priya..if something is destined to happen it will happen..Its no use getting so tensed about it. No one knows what happens in the future..
Priya: You know..everything has happened because of that stupid email..I still can't believe some one can write such an email..
Krutika: God..you are still upset on that?
Priya: Absolutely...
Krutika: I must say that he is very charming..check out his FB profile na?
Priya: I don't want to check his profile..i don't see profiles of strangers..
Krutika: Well not exactly a stranger..Aunty is very much on his friend list..Here see his picture..
Krutika sent Priya the picture file on Whatsapp...
Krutika: Priya?
Krutika: Where are you? Kya hua? Man mein dusra ladoo phuta?
Priya: No you maddie...i just switched off the lights..and please stop sending me his pictures..He is responsible for my downfall..
Krutika: Hein? And how is that? He triggered the bankruptcy of your company and caused the CEO to hang himself all the while sitting here in Mumbai?
Krutika: Come on yaar..you are just upset because of that mail. Delete it forget it..
Priya: I am worried Kruti..
Krutika: Why?
Priya: What if i have to move back to India?
Krutika: No heaven is going to fall if that happens..
Priya: I really love Jay Kruti..and i want to take things forward..
Krutika: Who denied that Priya? But if circumstances don't favour your stay in USA then you have to come back right? And why are you being so prejudiced that Uncle Aunty won't accept Jay? Speak to them..it might just turn out the other way..
Priya sighed : I wish it was that simple..by the way Madam..enough about me what about Abeer?
Krutika: Haaye..zalim zamana..i am toh ever ready..bas Abeer babu haan kehde..
Priya: I cannot just believe you...you have still not told him?
Krutika: He is my sachha pyaar aur sachhe pyar ko toh apni rah dhundni hi hai...
Priya: You and your dialogues..
Krutika: Hehe..chalo i need to go now..don't worry about anything and just chill..Remember how Random things may appear
Priya: There is always a plan...Priya completed her statement..
Priya removed the headphones and thought about their conversation..Talking with Krutika always lifted her up..and right now she felt positive about herself..With the new found enthusiasm Priya set herself to work updating her resume and registering on job portals. Once she was done she felt more confident of herself..
Things will be alright Priya..things will be alright..She used the line that Krutika used so often on her..only when things are right will there be happys endings..and she was determined to make hers the happiest one.
To be Continued
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