Nandini was bored to listen to this conversation. It is not like she does not like poetry or reading books as she herself is a voracious reader. Actually,Nandini did not like to pay him a visit. But her friends forced her to come along .Chandra notices Nandini was looking somewhere and her face expression was apparent that as though she never liked to see him at all.
Chandra looking at Nandini I have called one of you as Dhara . I am so sorry for that.
Ashwath : Sir,it was Nandini. You called her as your wife that day
Nandini (thinks in her mind) Rombha mukyam ipo anda wife word..(Is it required to say the word wife?)
Chandra : "Miss Nandini ,why you are so silent today?I think you feel very bad about me.Is it?
Nandini : now had no choice ,but to speak something."I understand sir,You did not do that intentionally. You need not feel bad about it.I am glad that you are fine now"
Chandra : That is so nice of you Nandini.You are so kind . You guys know how I don't treat my employees well. Still you have this much of love and affection for me.I am in debted to you peoples love and affection for me. I am in shortage of words to describe you people's gratitude towards me.
Nandini thought " This guy is just hopeless.Either he shouts or praises. He does not know anything in between. Funny! Why today he did not praise Helen.Nandini was in a aggressive mood .
She addressed Chandra" Sir.. you need not thank us. We did what we ought to do at that time. "(With a fake smile) "If Miss Helen was there at that time .She could have helped you single handedly like how she runs the company all herself without expecting any thing in return. I revere Helen as St Mother Theresa of Delhi.
Her teammates were quiet shocked to listen this from Nandini and at the same time they were very happy inside.Ashwath and Prapti were unable to control laughing,but managed to keep silent.
Chandra also enjoyed her witty reply " Looks like Miss Nandini loves Helen more than any of us.I should say to her this. Will It be fine Miss Nandini"
Nandini : "What good does it going to bring Sir.. She is already well aware of the fact how much we love her.Isn't it friends
Chandra :"I am amused Miss Nandini.I never knew that you speak this much before. First time I am hearing you speak a sentence before me. Good,Matrix is making you to speak a lot.
Nandini : Perhaps,you did not see me speaking or working at all.I am quiet relived that you know that I work under you.(pauses) It was just a joke Sir. Don't mind it.
Chandra Is it? Oh my goodness. Ok,for next summit in Matrix,I wish Nandini could do presentation before Stakeholders instead of me. Since she is having a good command over english and can twist the question throw it back at Stakeholders. Am I right Miss Nandini?Alright lets know each other
Nandini (thinks in mind) :" Edhuku knowing each other( Why should we know each other,)
Chandra :"By the way what poet or playwright do you like to read ?
Nandini : I like William Shake spear.
Chandra : So close ,I too like it.Which play you like.?
Nandini looking into his eyes "KIng Lear".
Chandra : King Lear.whom do you like in that play? Regan or Cordelia .
Nandini: I like the king himself.
Chandra: But why?
Nandini: Sir,as a matter of fact ,I love foolish people.(thinks aloud in mind)" Hey what is your problem,why do you pest me with these questions.I said King Lear because you face reminds me that King who used to support two of his daughters blindly and accuse another daughter.That's how you take Helen' side often and criticize us for her mistakes .
Prapti : Nandini,what happened today,You always say you like Othello and Cymbeline. Now why do say you love King Lear.?(turning to Chandra) She is lying sir,Nandini loves Othello and Cymbeline. We searched all book houses in Delhi,to get the original play of Cymbelline ,unfortunately It is not available anywhere
Chandra : So,you love Cymbeline and Othello. Nandini but I like "All is well that's ends well. Nandini,how could you manage to know these titles. Did you read in your graduation?
Nandini : My grandfather was an english professor in St Joseph college Tiruchy. He introduced me to this magical world of Shakespear at an early age. I started to read the plays from his collections . He managed to get all titles of Shakespear except Cymbeline.
Chandra: Oh that is nice,where is he now?
Nandini: He is reading Shakespeare in Heaven,Yes he died last year,along with that my English too died.
Chandra was smiling at her while Nandini was fuming inside . She could not stand him even for a second. The moment she sees him,her blood pressure increases ten times more than the normal. He reminds her Helen which further irritates her. Nandini had all hate and anger in her eyes for Chandra. Chandra in turn felt very thankful for Nandini and her friends. He was very happy to meet them. Chandra became over joyous on learning his employees had allotted some time in a holiday to meet and en quire his health.
Chandra further began to tease Nandini" woh chodiye Kya Nandini,apne us record room bhoot ko fir dekha
Nandini thought" Yes,Yes,I am sitting right in front of that ghost.why do you want to know whether I am scared or not.cant you speak with others ,Am I only one sitting before you?.
Prapti : Sir,Very Next day Nandini went to Hanuman temple in Chandini chowk along with Radhika and tied a tazeeb in her right hand.Look" Prapti pulled Nandini's hand and showed it Chandra
Nandini: "Ha ha,as though you people are very bold.That day atleast I shouted ,Prapti not even a single word came from your mouth and you were standing still in your place.You don't call me a coward. I know very next day after I visited Hanuman temple you and Ashwath went and tied the thread.
Prapti and Ashwath smiled at Chandra to manage the situation as nandini was aggressive while He " Thank God,Nandini,I was quiet worried who would you call in case if you see the ghost again.As I am also away in my home.I am glad that you surrendered at feet of Hanuman.
Nandini " SIr, Even I am relieved as Hanuman will not shout at his devotees
Ashwath : sir,don't take her words seroiusly,she sometimes behaves like a mad person.
Nandini :" Atleast, I don't behave mad at all times,as I have seen some people who behave always like a mad.
Chandra:" Ashwath, I think she refers someone amongst us now? Can you say me whom she refers?
Nandini(in mind):" That was quiet directly aimed at you Chandra,and you don' understand. I pity you"
Ashwath:" Sir,ap bhi kamal hei. Aj poornima ki din hei na, maiyya yesi hi bolegi(during full and new moon,mentally disturbed people will be ferocious.Ashwath calls nandini mad here)
Chandra:" Nandini, I cannot be held responsible for his views.
Nandini(in mind) :" yes, I know.You are responsible for Helen's mistakes only. Why you did not call her today? So that,you can praise her and slam us as usual . Rama! How many times you have done that to us.. you creep.
Preethi : Bhai,lunch ke liye ma bula rahe hein.Fir baki bhat kar dena.
Chandra: Preethi,meet my staff,this is Ashwath,she is Prapti and she is Nandini.
Preethi: Welcome guys,I would like to thank you for coming here.Looking at Nandini, Are you from tamil nadu?
Nandini: Yes,I am from Srirangam.
Preethi: My husband's native is Kumbakonam. Chandra,I think I can learn from Nandini,how to cook Paruppu usili and Mor kolambu.Will you teach me,since My husband ShivKumar like them a lot.
Chandra: Nandini, So you know cooking also? I wonder what is left by you.You know cooking,reading,accounts,but you don't know acting .Am I right
Preethi: Stop teasing her.
Nandini: Preethi Madam I shall definitely teach you.I am glad you have married to a south Indian.
Preethi: It was a love marriage ,and my brother approved it. Nandini,he is open minded in these matters.She winked her eyes .
Nandini tried to smile and within her mind" What you are trying to say me.. mrs Preethi. Some hidden agenda is there,nandini be careful"
Nandini looked at Chandra,he was trying to control his laugh. Ashwath and Prapti acted as though they did not see her.
Chandra : Nandini, what are your future plans,
Nandini: What plans you are talking about SIr?
Preethi: Bhai,bechari ko kyun thang kar rahe ho,hum sabh pooch kar rakh lenge,,thike bad mein tumhe kam'ayegi.kyun Ashwath
Ashwath " han bhabhi ji.. "
Preethi " Prapti aur Nandini, Kya movies dekha recently"
Prapti " Hum Dhangal dekha...ap
Chandra:" Nandini,ap kusti bi karenge kya.kyun ki ap ke pas sab hunar hein na
Nandini:"What"
Preethi " Nandini, He just jokes"
Nandini(thinks) OMG,what a crap joke it is
Chandra: excuse me guys,I will attend this call and come in a minute.
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