Part 6
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"what?"... Pratigya stopped and turned around to meet his eyes. Unable to read anything from his eyes, she stood quietly looking at him. "I told you my work must be done, hai ki nahi!" said Krishna in an easy voice
"but..Arushi..she..how..I..." stammered Pratigya.. Next instant, seeing a teasing glint in his eyes, "Arushi said its a Pleasure trip"...she said sharply with eyes becoming red in rage.
A Furthee widened smile was his sile response.
Pratigya got confused... No Arushi didnot tell it as a pleasure trip. Did I misunderstand anything? But so much money? How could that be for a clerical job that too ony for a week?
She asked him directly...still seething in anger.
" per deem is Rs. 2000. But if it can be made into a pleasure trip, boss's co-operation n his money..both happen quite easily,"
"verrry generous"..now the mocking words came from Pratigya...ofc with little bitterness.
" but one thing..refusal is accepted n never disrespected."..he made it clear...with a pleasant smile.
She felt a little relieved and asked, " how many days is this trip?"
"a week"
" then I would get Rs.14,000"
"yes, excluding your travel, lodging and food expenses, you would get Rs. 14k. In hand"
She did a little Neal athe antics to total her savings and ths money n check if it would've enough for Arushi's course fee. Hmm..no...,still a long way to go...but now she had another concern.
" I donno anything about your business works. How can I fit into this?"
" wat did you think? Your sister knew everything? This is a Directors' meet. Company secretary wil be taking care of the conference details and meetings. Wat would have Arushi done? And wats the fate of my business if she were to o this work" he laughed.
Arushi's role was different,.that she knew very well.
"but why me?" asked Pratigya.
" for documenting my personal ideas, real estate and property related documentation works, job typing etc. I can see you know these works, so thought of taking in your sister's place"
How should I believe him? But I don't go, then Arushi will for sure. So, better I go n stay cautiously" Pratigya thought.
"When is the trip scheduled?"
" coming Wednesday. "
"where"
" coimbatore and its sorrounding places..includes ooty yoo. pen down your full name, age and other details here to book tickets n arranging other stuff". He gave a notepad and a pen.
She did and gave him the notebook back.
"you are just 22..I mean just a year elder to Arushi. "
She just returned him a smile.
" Wednesday evening 5 30, you should be at office"
At home...
She informed Arushi.
" I know you would do smth but guessed you can't do anything. Hmm..at last you hav chosen to shut down one good opportunity also"
" nah baby..be patient,,,another few months I will smhow get the money you want"
"ppch..."
Applying for a week long leave in her office, Pratigya started getting ready for her trip with Krishna.
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End of part 6
Cricket
Indian Mythology
