Shshsh... Koi Hai
Friday afternoon, the phone on Ishita's desk rang. Reading the extension, 1212', she let it ring a few times.
Pick up the darn thing!' Shagun muttered crossly, focused on the artwork she was putting together.
Yes?' Ishita answered, tentatively.
Ms Iyer, this is Simone.'
Hi Simone, what can I can do for you?' Ishita asked, haltingly. Shagun looked up on hearing the name.
I just got an email from Mr Bhalla,' Simone began, Ishita's hand unconsciously clenched around the receiver.
He's returning tomorrow evening and wants to go over all files on the open projects. Reesse pen is one of them,' Simone shared.
Ishita relaxed. The file and the presentation are ready. Ill swing y your desk and drop it closer to the end of the day.'
Simone shot an awkward laugh, Actually Ms Iyer, im leaving early today. Do you think you or anyone else could deliver the stuff to me right away? Id really appreciate it.'
Sure! Give me a few minutes.' Ishita hung up. Shags, could you drop this file with Simone? She wants it right away!'
What Mr Midas is here, already?' Shagun casually questioned, not looking up from the laborious work.
Nope! He's coming tomorrow evening,' Ishita disclosed.
Then whats the problem? Just leave the damned file on that woman's desk. I am finally getting this thing together. Please babes!'
Ishita chewed her bottom lip, the prospect of going anywhere near Raman's office made her uneasy.
Have one of the minions drop it,' Shagun suggested, well aware that their team was out for a late lunch.
Good idea!' Ishita agreed. Grabbing the file and presentation, she stepped out of the room, only to pause, startled. Where is everyone, she wondered, gazing at the three empty desks.
Its no Big D. I can drop it and run right back!' Ishita bolstered her flagging courage. Apprehensively, she stepped out of the elevator on the third floor, which appeared deserted.
Yoo-hoo here!' came Simone's voice.
Ishita turned to see the PA squatting on the floor near a file cabinet, at the far side of the lobby. Files lay scattered all around, her hands full of loose papers.
DO you need help?' Ishita offered, the atypically disheveled woman.
No thank you. I have it under control. Do you have the file?' Simone asked.
Its all here!' Ishita held up a brown interoffice envelope.
Oh good. Please leave it at my desk; my hands are kind of full.'
Of course!' Ishita moved towards her desk.
Or better still, could you pop it in Mr Bhalla's inbox? On his desk, it's the tray on the left,' Simone requested.
Swallowing, Ishita glanced at the lion's lair. Seeing the door ajar, butterflies began somersaulting in her stomach and just about every part of the body. Why is his office open?'
I had it cleaned. You don't think I misuse the place do you?' Simone responded.
I did not mean to imply anything like that. I am sure you are fantastic at what you do,' Ishita sputtered, hurridly entering Raman's office. The sooner I get out of here the better, she thought. Unexpected wetness clogged her eyes. Even when you aren't around, this bloody place smells like you!' she whispered, thickly.
Swiftly placing the file in the inbox, Ishita turned to head out. Her eyes fell on the chair behind the desk - Raman's chair. Driven by some inner yearning, she walked over to it. Reverently, Ishita ran her hands up and down its contour. I am going far away from you!' she mumbled, brokenly, to the empty chair.
I heard!' Raman answered.
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sorry guys its too short!! but i had promised and wanted to keep up with it. i am too busy to write more... so next update will be on wednesday!
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