chapter-8
May I come in Sir!
Oh Yes! Come in-Come in my child Professor Subimal Banerjee welcomed Bibs in his usual lively tone.
Kaaka please don't call me with that endearment here. As it is I am feeling guilty for asking so much favour and'.
"And you must not forget Bibhabori that you are now one of the shareholders in the ownership of this college with Mr.Dev Burman'"-Mr.Banerjee cut in
"Yes Kaaku! But here all know me as Bibs and I wish to continue with that". Bibs replied
That's not a problem Bibhabori, because here all the students call each other by pet names and teachers call them by pet names or initials or roll numbers.
Then what about your top student Mr. Aniruddha Roychowdhury? Why does all call him either Roody or Oni?
That's what I said my child, here all are known by their pet names. This is an institution of fashion designing you see'. Totally informal!
Yeah'. By the way Kaaku I need profiles of the top student of IFB along with his friends.
Ahh'. Ok'. but '
"Uh, Kaaku I need to study those because of the official purpose. You see, as I am one of the shareholders now. Daadu bought rights of this institution for me, so fast that I couldn't get time to sit with all these. I would like my institution to be on the zenith. And Daadu will not return from London soon so I have to look after the accounts and every issue related to IFB and I would like to give the top student of my institution every amenities for assuring his success here and his peer group too. Can you tell me something about them? As I am new here,I hope you understand Kaaku'"-Bibs explained her part
"Yes Ma'am! I do" he said grinning. "Actually I don't know from where to start with."
Oni ' I mean Aniruddha Roychowdhury stays as a paying guest in Kolkata at Aabeer's I mean Mr. Aabeer Basu's house. It has been long he has not been at his home. He had differences with his family.
Why?-Bibs interrupted him
I guess that's because he chose an unconventional career. Fashion designing you see. And that too with specialization in photography. But his family might be a big shot. The type of lifestyle he maintains needs a hell lot of money. You see
Yes I SEE kaaku! She muttered uninterested.
Then comes Chandreyee one of his friends. She is the only daughter of a renowned businessman here in Kolkata Mr. Ronen Ghosh. She is interested in modeling and that's it no studies nothing! An absolute spoiled personality
What about Aabeer? Bibs enquired
Aabeer is total gentleman. He is never proud of his aristocracy. As sharp as Oni in studies as well as other extracurricular activities. They understand each other the most but both have only one weakness. Their friend Shreya. She is a sweet child. And Konishko is just'..
But why is SHREYA their weakness? She asked
That's because'
May I come in Sir! The attendant asked at the door who was carrying the files.
"Here comes the documents you require. But please keep these safe and secured, as we don't have any other hard copy of these detailed documents .The files contain every minute details of the persons and computer feeding is on process. So you see this is the only copy we have". - He said in a worrying tone
"Well in that case I would like to take the file of Mr. Roychowdhury and Miss Ghosh. Within a week I will return these to you. And please keep this meeting confidential as my identity."-Bibs declared
Ohh sure Ma'am, That's not an issue. This attendant of mine is my trustworthy.
Banerjee Sir please don't call me ma'am. I am also a student of this institute.
I shall take your leave now as I am getting late for my class you see. Bibs grinned.
Yes my child. Take care
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You shut up! Roody strangled Aabeer
You shut up! Aabeer strangled Roody
"Stop it both of you! It's a classroom not a boxing ring!" Chandreyee separated them saying Roody, "what's wrong if Abi gave Shreya some chocolates?"
But Riya I am always the scapegoat for making Cudly so much fat! Why should I bear all the accusations when Abi also does the same!
"When'when did I give chocolates to her?"-Aabeer fumbled
Don't you dare to lie Abi. You gave the ones she is having now.
Then I guess a perfect solution to this will be both of you stop gifting Shreya and those are quite expensive for her .-Chandreyee taunted
Both Aabeer and Roody didn't miss the sarcasm in Chandreyee's tone. Aabeer came forward and said sternly, "don't you dare say anything like this about her again. Or I will forget the friendship between both of us, which is still surviving because of Roody, and Cudly only."
Chandreyee looked at Roody to defend her. But to her surprise Roody warned her saying
"There are certain limits which you should never cross Riya! Never' Mind it!"
Seeing Aaber storming out of the classroom Roody went following him. Chandreyee was standing still, trying to come out of the shock that Roody didn't stand for her defense as he always does specially in case of Aabeer.
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"When all of them were going to attend the class why did you stop me Koke?" Shreya asked him tersely.
I wanted to spend time with you doll' He whined
"You moron this is our class timing don't you know that? IDIOT!!" Saying this Shreya went away.
Don't you worry doll just a few days, after that you will be with me only. No one else. I am just waiting for Chandreyee to open her mouth once regarding this issue and then it will be a cakewalk. I have to separate you from Abi and Oni. They will not let me to be close to you.
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Bibs was unaware of the fact that her daadu (maternal grandfather) has gifted the ownership of IFB. Though he had his share valid reason to gift her. His grand daughter was very much angry on him as he couldnt come to India and she was missing him badly.
I don't know what daadu is upto! There was absolutely no need of putting such a big responsibility in the wrap of gift. Now shall I attend my classes at IFB? Or look after its business? Oh God! What about my gym classes, and other property matters? That reminds me, I brought two property files from Noorpur.So now Miss Chandreyee Ghosh, brace yourself to face me daily' finally. I know show off is a bad thing. But when it comes to you and your fiance, you really need to know where do you stand in case of putting up a good show.
Hey! Wait! Please wait! Shreya screamed seeing Bibs ,
Easy 'easy ' it may hurt. Bibs came forward and stopped Shreya who was limping towards her.
Before you disappear again please-please-please tell me WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE? Shreya asked Bibs breathlessly with sheer joy.
Ok-ok '.. Miss Indian Airlines .. Not so fast. Tell me first do you have classes now?
"Yeaah I have'?" confusedly she answered "but I don't want to attend it." She continued beaming.
Ok then let's sit at a place and solve all your queries. Come'. come with me. Bibs held Shreya's upper arm softly helping her to walk.
When both of them were walking through the lawn towards the canteen, suddenly out of the blue Chandreyee came infront of them and pushed Shreya, making her fall on the ground wincing in pain.She looked up at Chandreyee in tears
"You witch! What potion have you given to Abi and Roody that they can't stand me? For you and only you Roody is annoyed with me! Why can't you stay away from them? Every other day problem crops up coz of you. You know what? The situation you are in today, you are only responsible for that. You are just a weak Wannabe!DO YOU GET THAT? JUST A WANNABE!!"- Chandreyee screamed at her.
Before Bibs could register what just happened Chandreyee went away fuming. Samar who was strolling with other girls on the lawn came running as soon as he witnessed this. He helped Bibs to pull up Shreya and took her to the canteen who was crying silently.feeling insulted to the core.
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