MG:It was just not enough:Part14,Pg79, note:pg 85 - Page 25

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~it was just not enough~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Part:8

PAST

After one more hour of agony and running around, things finally started looking better. The lead dancer was convinced to use a concealor to hide her pimple, the dresses were stitched and everything was almost ready, but the main job remained. No matter how hard she tried and phone calls she made, the menu could not be changed to Italian.

And now it was show time.

The inaugural group dance have started, but the Chief Guest was nowhere in sight and Geet could not be more happy about it.

The function was half way through and the refreshment break was announced. Everything was going great, one of the dancers, Pari came to congratulate her,

"Hey Geet"

"Hi Pari"

"I must say you have outdone yourself with the preparations, no problems yet "

"Thank you Pari, I was so nervous, but finally things are looking good"

"But, one thing remained Geet, for the first time, our show has no Chief Guest."

Geet could not tell her how happy she has been about the fact that the so called Chief Guest was nowhere in sight, but still managed to maintain a disappointed face.

"ummm Pari, you carry on, I will have a look if everyone is served the refreshments right."

"Sure Geet, see you later"

Geet hurriedly exited the back stage and half ran-half walked towards the Canteen. Just as she was passing the corridor, her eyes fell on the small temple of the college.

Now that she was relieved, she thought it was only fair to thank her Babaji for looking after her arrangements.

She got rid of her shoes, covered her head with her dupatta, folded her hands and started her speech without realizing a pair of eyes has just rested on her.

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He was in a meeting. And he was angry. Well it was nothing new. Everytime he attended a meeting, his faith in the fact that the world is filled with fools reconfirmed. It is a different story that he never understood that all men were not born with his kind of intelligence.

He has just finished college and was waiting to leave for London for his higher degree in Architecture. So he started attending office to gain some exposure, but he never knew his decision would be so frustrating.

Men double his age and experience did not understand things he did and this very fact irritated him to the core, and today was no exception.

Dadi was in Amritsar, Yash was in Mumbai with a friend and here he was pulling his hair out.

So, just when he was about to bark, the extension in the Board Room rang and his anger reached new heights. He has specifically ordered the Receptionist not to disturb him when in a meeting, but why would she listen.

He picked up the receiver and yelled at the top of his voice,

"Don't you understand English, no phone calls when I am in a meeting, or is it you don't love your job anymore?"

"S-i-i-r-r-r, its Dadi"

That one word was enough to silent him.

"Put me through"

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Savitri Khurana was sipping a cup of tea when she suddenly remembered about the Annual Show of the college. Yash studied there, so she did not want to take a chance. So when she had to rush to Amritsar, she made sure her elder grandson replaced her as the Chief Guest. So just to be double sure if he has reached there, she called his mobile but it was switched off.

She knew Maan shut his phone when in meetings, so immediately she called Khurana Constructions. She asked the receptionist to get through Maan and she waited to blast him for being so irresponsible.

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"Hello Dadi"

"How could you be so irresponsible Maan, I am so disappointed"

This was new. Her Dadi was disappointed with him. He rather die than let down this woman.

"What happened Dadi?"

"Where are you supposed to be Maan at this time?"

"I am in a meeting Dadi and this was scheduled two weeks ago"

"Didn't I tell you to cancel all your meetings and attend the Annual Function?"

"Dadi this meeting was important, I waited for this for months."

"Maan, why don't you understand, Yash studies there, its about his reputation, I do not want anyone to blame him that the function went without a Chief Guest that too from his family"

"But Dadi'.."

"No Maan, no arguments, see you can still attend the second half of the show. Let Adi finish that meeting and you leave immediately, do this for your brother Maan"

"Ok Dadi, when have I said No to you that I would do now, you take care, I will leave for the function right now."

"Good, and if this makes you feel any better, I have made arrangements that the dinner in the function is Italian."

"Bye Dadi"

"Bye"

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So as promised to his grandmother and for the sake of his little brother, Maan Singh Khurana parked his car in front of the college.

Heaving a sigh, he entered the premises only to get confused about the way to the Hall.

He could not find anyone, he would ask for directions and started wandering aimlessly.

Just as he entered the corridor, his eyes fell on a figure.

She was wearing a white salwaar kurta, the dupatta draped over her head and as if she was praying.

He was glad he found someone he could ask for the way to the function Hall, but as he neared her, he heard her speech to someone called Babaji and he froze.

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Geet was beaming, the Chief Guest did not come. So she did not have to face his wrath when he would see that the dinner was Indian. But still the second half remained, so she did not want to take any chances. She first thanked her Babaji for saving her till now and then stated her actual purpose.

"Babaji, I cannot even tell you how nervous I have been, everything was in a mess. But you have taken care of everything. Thank You. But Babaji what if the Chief Guest arrives in the second half?

No No Babaji. Please do something so that he doesn't.

I hope his car breaks down, but not much just to retain him for two hours, then the car shall start automatically.

Or, he gets lost somewhere, but not for long, he can find his way back after two hours.

The best option is, he has a stomach upset and he stays in the bathroom for two hours, then he will have medicines and be fine."

Satisfied with her prayer, Geet took a deep breath and turned her face, only to come face to face with a man who had red eyes and was shaking.

May be he was angry.

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PRESENT

Maan Singh Khurana was nervous and this was first. He knew what would be her answer, but some part of him wanted to be proved wrong, so he closed his eyes, held his breath and waited for her to speak, anything, everything, may be say a 'yes'.

Geet opened her eyes, She did not have it in her to look into his eyes and say what she was about to say, but she had to.

Just when she was about to speak, a huge knock on her door disturbed them.

"Geet"

It was Yash.

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