Chapter 4
Jai pulled a chair and sat down in front of Bani….
I have a proposal…..
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Bani could not believe her luck, she knew she had a tough task ahead but she was excited…the money offered was a lot for her, in next 10 days she can only dream of earning so much, even Seema could not think about this amount…if she got the money…she thought, many things could be taken care immediately…
Jai looked at her, she had a very readable face, he thought, will she be able to carry it out, he wondered, then again looked at her, a vulnerable look will be very apt for the role she is going to play sometimes innocence can be a strong weapon, thought Jai…
Bani was licking her fingers, enjoying her food, creamy paneer and chicken tikka, Jai watched her for sometime before opening his laptop for download his mails…
Mr Walia…
Hmm
I need clothes….
Kharid lo…he replied absent mindedly…
Mr Walia, kharid ne ke liye mujhe bahar jana parega and at this juncture I cannot do that, remember my torn top….and you…
Jai came back to his senses, oh yes, I puked on you….give me a moment…he picked up the telephone and asked the operator to connect him with one of the top designers of Kolkata…
Bani watched what power of money can do when you have it more than enough…Jai quickly introduced himself to the designer, greeted him, appreciated his work….and then said…here I have a friend who needs a dress very badly, can you send some of your creations to the hotel at the earliest…
Height…he glanced at Bani, around 5ft 3' to 5 ft 4', complexion, he assessed Bani again, not very fair, you can say golden, weight… Bani started feeling very uneasy, just like an item on the shelf when she heard him saying,
Bust….he looked towards Bani once again, Bani wished the earth would open and swallow her up…she was trained to show off but this is getting a bit too much…
It should be 34B, he glanced once again with full concentration, yes I am sure it is 34B, favourite colours, well I think pink, gold, blue and cream would suit her just perfect…Bani was now angry, don't forget to send matching accessories also…he went to specify what kind of clothes he wants, finally concluded the call just like his any other business call…
Bani was about to spat at him, when she realized that he would be paying for the clothes…she stomped off to the seating area…trying to control herself, it is his money, his desire, his command she has to follow for next 10 days, so let's cool down, she started counting 1,2,3…
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The car was driving cutting the distance smoothly, Bani watched Jai Walia immersed in his laptop, either working or speaking to his employees, sometimes losing his patience, very stern and abrupt most of the time…
Keya kharoos admi hai Bani thought, smile toh karte hi nehi hai aur har samay khali kam, kam aur kam….yesterday evening once she wore the sari and stood in front of him, he kept on looking at her, a pink sari with a lycra blouse with sequins, her hair open, Bani knew inspite of not wearing any makeup, she was looking good, since he was not saying anything, Bani asked…
Theek hai na….
Ha theek hai, he said a bit too hastily, but I think you need more clothes for the next 10 days…neeche reception me jao ek ladki baithi hai, Roma, she is my employee, she will take you to all right places, buy whatever you want keeping in mind the role you are going to play, items for your basic needs, makeup etc….Roma is a capable girl, she will guide you appropriately,
Ji, she replied, as Bani left the room, she turned to close the door when she noticed Jai Walia was watching her receding back, on being eye to eye, he quickly turned away and concentrated on the laptop…
After Bani returned from her hordes of shopping, from new under clothes to saris, to nightgowns, shoes , purses etc., Jai was not there to see them, she waited for sometime, feeling hungry, she did not know what to do, too afraid to venture outside the room alone, she cursed him, she did not have any money still, it was Roma who had paid for everything, she knew there were restaurants in the hotel but she did not know how to order but the hunger was too much for her to bear any longer, she went down, pulling the door shut, to the Lobby and thankfully the previous day's Lobby Manager was there receiving guest, Bani waited till he was free then went upto him and said 'I am hungry'….The Lobby Manager was taken aback, but training and recognition after a good look bought him back to his senses, yes of course….it will be my pleasure….
He led her to the restaurant, ordered for her and ensured that she is well taken care of before going back to his duties, Bani watched the other guests and men & women, sitting cozily and families laughing and joking, Bani felt alone, today she was having one of the best days of her life, good food, good clothes, good hotel but nobody to share it with, nobody to show off to, after dinner she went back to her room, picked up the telephone and noticed the word 'Operator' written against one button…when the lady came on line, Bani asked for a number, she heard the same old story which had heard 100 times before, Papa bimar hai, bhai ka parai hai, abh karza koi nehi dena cha rahe hai, tum paisa kab bhej rahe ho…Bani sighed…
Bani looked out of the window of the car, farmers returning from work, she saw men double carrying their wives, children in their bi-cycles, bikes and returning home, Bani turned back to watch Jai Walia again, does this man have feeling of this sort, she wondered, yesterday she got tired waiting for him and had fallen asleep on the bed itself, in the middle of the night when she woke up on nature's call, she found Jai Walia sprawling on the carpet, fast asleep…keya mai itna buri hu that he does not want to touch me or is it that he himself is weird, doesn't like girls, that thought brought smile on her lips, well if that is the case why should I bother as long as I get my money…
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