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Part XIX
Milind got back home alone after the disastrous court session. But something good did come out of it. He got to know of Pawan Shankar ' a very smart lawyer who he could use. And that could lead him to Pawan's sources that made his cases so water-tight. He knew that he never wanted to be facing him, he would rather have Pawan on his side.
Bombay Civil Courts
Fort Mumbai
An elated duo of Pawan and Neev stepped out to the court parking lot.
Pawan: Hang in there buddy, we will get through this.
Neev: Thanks a lot man, but I did feel sorry for her. Anyway knowing her, you never know what to expect
Pawan: We will see you through. We have come this further, we will have an outcome soon and I will make sure, you come out as unscathed as possible. Do you have some time Neev? I need to speak to Ms. Frumpy to convey my regards to her boss. I have used this agency to do a lot of my investigative work, they seem to unearth very valid information. Their research is solid. With no frills, they just get the work done. But the lady at the front desk is a task master.
Neev: Not a problem, lead the way
The duo arrived at Pawan's office. Pawan dropped off his papers in his office and both went up 2 floors by stairs to the detective agency. During the climb
Pawan: There is Ms. Frumpy, goes by the name Chipra.
Neev: Interesting,
Both entered into the office
Pawan: Hello madam, is Mr. Pratap available.
CP(Chinmayee Pratap): No sir he is not in, he is out investigating a case.
Pawan: Ok, can you please convey my regards to him. And meet my friend Neev Shergill.
Neev: Nice to meet you Miss'''Chipra. Do you know you remind me of someone.
CP: (Did not clarify Neev's question, but thought ' 'Nice line Mr. I almost know you,') It was nice to meet you. I have been told that. You know I have a very common face.
Neev: Honestly, this is not a line.
CP: No offence taken Mr. Neev.
Neev: I am glad, you know your name is actually one of my close friend's name spelt backwards. I have a friend called Prachi ' Pra Chi and you are Chipra
Watching the by play between his friend and Ms. Frumpy, Pawan was very amused and intrigued by Neev's observation. He never credited Neev being a deep person. Underneath that laid back attitude, Neev camouflaged a very shrewd mind. He observed Ms Frumpy thaw her prickly exterior to Neev. God the girl had a beautiful smile. Catch Neev to get a girl to be nice to him. Pawan indicated to Neev that it was time to leave and both took leave and stepped out.
Pawan: You have not lost your touch, I see.
Neev: Ouch, I was just being nice to her.
Pawan: And I saw that. I should hire you and take lessons on how to talk to people like Ms. Frumpy. Btw good observation with the Chipra bit. You think her name is Prachi
Neev looked at Pawan: Dude it is right in front of you and you are asking me. You are the cerebral guy and I remember you used to love solving mysteries. I am surprised you let this linger this long.
Pawan: In front of me? What is it that you figured out, that I have yet to. Chal give me a hint yaar
Neev: Ik Teekhi Teehki Si Uff Karari Si Ladki
Tere Dil Mein Dil Mein Ek Beejli Jaise Hai Kadki (and laughed out lound)
Pawan: That is not funny. Ms Frumpy ' yeah right, Teekhi Mirchi is the right term for her, but my dil mein kadki, does not amuse me at all.
Neev: But it appeals to my sense of humor. God I have not laughed like this in a while.
Pawan: Come on, buddies stick to each other. Give me a hint ' it is killing me.
Neev: Again her name is all over where is she now.
Pawan: That is a badly constructed riddle. What did you say ' where is she now ' in the agency.
Neev: It is the best I could come up with. Ok sit down and think now. Have you read all the testimonials in the office. What is the common to every picture, newspaper clipping in that office ?
Pawan: What?
Neev: Did you even see one single picture of the head honcho in all the articles. Arrey Bhai '' he is never there in the office, but I guess wouldn't it be good publicity for the agency to have a face to the name. And there is no face of the man, but you see the woman all the time.
Pawan: So'..the guy is camera shy.
Neev: Idiot, come on I gave it to you now and you are still blank. Ok, Chipra is Chinmay Prakash.
Pawan opened his mouth to deny it, but : You are saying she is he.
Neev: Yes ' does it not make sense to you. You never see the guy, but she is the intermediary but has all the relevant information. She asks you all the pertinent questions so isn't it obvious to you that she is the only tangible link, and her name gives it away. I will tell you another thing, try to catch her during non-business hours. Underneath all those severe clothes, you will find someone very easy on the eyes.
Pawan: Hmm '.. interesting.
Neev: The obvious never appealed to you.
Pawan: Watch now''..
Pawan put the phone on the speaker mode and dialed out to the agency. CP picked up
Pawan: Ms. Chipra, can you spare me a minute. Aapke boss ko kaunse phool pasand hai.
Rajnigandha (tube roses) was the response he received.
Chini was busy with another client, when the Pawan Shankar's call had come through and what an inane question he had asked. She realized her mistake only a few hours later when a massive tube rose floral arrangement delivered. In all the years of her association with Mr. Shankar, she had yet to receive anything more tangible than a thank you letter and that too addressed to her male counterpart.
Chini: What is done is done. Cant undo it. But got to be careful henceforth while dealing with him.
The week rolled by and it was Friday soon. Chini had promised to meet her girlfriends at Mirch Masala for a dinner date. She had gone home, traded her severe business outfit for a light white whitel halter necked floral dress and accessorized it with her favorite laura Clement leather ribbon-tie white Espadrilles. She unbound her hair and brushed it down past her shoulders down to her waist. A few dabs of Exclamation, she was all set.
Friday, 7.30 p.m., March 14,
Mirch Masala
Santa Cruz, Mumbai
She was early and decided to get a table. 15 minutes later she was allotted a table and found herself seated browsing thru the drinks menu. Soon Mukulika and Devyani made an appearance. All three friends forgot their surroundings and started catching up. The conversation was very animated between the trio as they waited for their ever late-kate ' Shravani. 2 tables across the hall a stunned Pawan Shankar and amused Neev watched the 3 girls.
Neev: I hate to say ''..I told you so.
Pawan: I guess you are right'' Ik Teekhi Teehki Si Uff Karari Si Ladki,
Mere Dil Mein Dil Mein Ek Beejli Jaise Hai Kadki
Neev: Ok let me help you.
Neev got up and walked up to the girls table.
Neev: Hi Chipra, this is a pleasant surprise.
Chini almost groaned: Oh hi Neev,..... yes it is isn't it? Meet my friends Mukulika and Devyani.
Since she did not see Pawan with Neev, she was relieved. She kicked herself for being paranoid.
Neev acknowledged the 2 ladies and turned around to wave to Pawan who was sitting 2 tables away. Chini wished the ground would open up and swallow her whole. Luck was not on her side. She stood and acknowledged Mr. Shankar. Mr. Shankar had the look of a cat with a whole bowl of cream. Devyani who worked in a law office, found common friends and the conversation lingered. Both her pals were so engrossed in their conversations with the guys, that Chini's desperate looks to lose the guys were lost. Soon the guys were seated with the girls and nibbling on appetizers. The tender calamari rings tasted like sawdust in Chini's mouth. Her Friday evening was turning to be a disaster. Shravani had yet to make her appearance. As the cokes were refilled, the hostess of the restaurant walked up to their table
Hostess: Excuse me please, there is a call for Ms. Chinmayee Prakash from a Ms. Shravani Sen.
All eyes turned towards Chini with varied expressions. Her 2 friends looked apprehensive while Neev had a small smile on his face while Mr. Shankar looked as though he had swallowed the whole bowl of cream.
Chini walked up to the front desk apprehensively to the phone. She was worried, since Shravani had a cell phone. She gingerly picked up the phone and heard Shravani apologizing profusely for being late. Her battery had run out and she had been unable to recall any her pals cell phone numbers. Hence the call to the hotel. She was just glad to find her friend was Ok and turned to return to the table to find Mr. Shankar behind her.
Pawan: Everything is ok?
Chini: Yeah, her cell phone battery ran out and ........
Pawan: and could not remember your cell phone numbers, so she called the restaurant. Chini''.. the name suits you, though sometimes I would like to be the recipient of some sweet words from your end.
Chini: Well here it goes Mr. Shankar'Thank you for the flowers. They were beautiful.
Pawan: That is a first. Let us stick to Pawan shall we???
Chini: It was Neev right, that figured it out.
Pawan looked at his friend and replied: I hate to say it but yes.
Neev silently raised his glass and silently saluted the two who stood at the edge of the dining hall. The speakers crooned the duet from the movie laaga chunari mein daag
Pal Do Pal Ka Hai Chota Sa Tarana
Zindagi Ka Hai Yehi Tana Bana
Yeh Hi Lambha Yaadon Mein Aana Jaana
Beeti Baatien Ko Jaane Do
Are Fusla Ke Legai
Anjaani Si Lehar
Anjane Rango Ka Dekha Hai Humne Asar
Dekho Na Yeh Dhana Rango Ki Sargam
Pa Dha Ni Sha Re Ga
Gaati Hai Sur Hai Nai
Sun Lo Na Sun Lo Na Sanam
Zara Gungunalein Chalo
Ho Zara Muskuraein Chalo
Ajnabee Sa Ek Chehra
Apna Bana Le Chao
Zara Gungunalein Chalo Ho'
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