IBADAT- Love Reincarnated, PART 9

IBADAT

Love Reincarnated

PART 9

You were saying something. He asked when she just continued blushing n didn’t even raised her hazels.

Yes. I wanted to warn you Maan Sir. Geet said remembering what she wanted to say.

Warn me?

There is someone in KC whom you pay but they are not working for you. She didn’t state the facts clearly but he had an idea what she meant.

N that is?

That I will leave for you to figure out. Though she told him but decided against telling the name straight forward that would be bitching behind Shasha’s back n she knew better than that.

Hmm... He didn’t probe much n honestly he was not bothered. KC was already on verge of closure, no one could bring it back up similarly no one could destroy it any further.

Geet looked at him astonished; she just told him that there was a person who was against KC while working there at the same time n he was all cool about it like it meant nothing.

You won’t do anything? Her face conveyed her surprise.

What do expect me to do? Fire all?

No but you should do something to find that person n may be punish...

Look Geet I don’t care who is doing what... I don’t give a shit. He snapped exasperated now. So just leave things as they are.

He stood up to leave when Geet words made him turn on his heels. You don’t care about others but you do care about your dad.

For your kind information Ms. Handa, he is dead. He died almost a year ago.

But he made KC with sheer hard work not for you to run away from your responsibility. She didn’t want to hurt him but what other option did she had? He surely would want you to take care of KC like he took care of you.

I am running away.... You don’t know anything; you think it’s easy... taking care of it all when I don’t know why I am doing this, for whom I am living.... Why in the hell god is having me here when no one else’s there beside me, for what.... why...

For me, for us... though Geet said in mind Maan swear he heard something but both stayed quite after his outburst it was much needed apparently.

He ran his hands over his face, seldom he lost control especially like this n Geet seemed really taken aback. I... will be waiting in the car if you want to come with me.

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They reached office n the day went almost uneventful until she saw Sneha, who was a new intern, crying n few of the employees crowded around her.

Why is Sneha crying? Geet enquired from Pari who was returning to her cabin.

Pari snorted. What do you think? Shasha fired her; she spilled water over the fairy. She was already mad because no one told her about the exchange of presentation n now the bull is out of control.

Geet frowned at the knowledge, surely Shasha didn’t realise but a job is precious especially for an intern, not only their present but whole future relies on it. How could she terminate someone for such a lame reason? Then again expecting consideration from a person like her was silly.

Where are you going? Pari asked when Geet started off to somewhere with a look of determination.

To talk to Shasha Ma’am of course.

N you think that will do some good. Pari scoffed. She won’t listen to you.

We should all talk to her then.

That’s also useless; she is not going to change her mind. Pari stated as a matter of fact. By the way she knows we all are against her n wouldn’t tell her about that presentation.

And that was what happened. When they talked to Shasha about Sneha, she laid her cards.

Either tell me who was behind that presentation or say Sneha goodbye. Shasha said without an ounce of conscience.

We won’t tell you Ma’am because we don’t know. Pari said through gritted teeth trying her best to be polite. N we request you to please not fire Sneha.

I won’t go back on my action if you all are going to keep your mouth shut. Shasha declared.

Then we will report to Maan Sir. Geet said, her temper flaring.

Sure. Shasha said looking into Geet’s eyes daringly... too sure of her power n Maan’s careless attitude.

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Sir they are making fuss over a small thing. Shasha said indicating towards the opponents feigning innocence perfectly.

They were currently in Maan’s cabin. Geet, Adi, Pari, Sneha n two more interns were standing on the right side while Shasha stood on the left ready to weigh down everyone all alone. Maan sat at his chair behind the desk, frustrated... first his outburst in morning n now this.

Shasha won’t fire anyone like that. Maan commented n Shasha gave a triumph smile. If she has decided on it then there would be a valid reason.

Maan Sir she is firing her because she spilled water over her dress. Pari retorted. I don’t think it counts as valid.

Excuse me Pari. Let me remind you to be in your limits. I didn’t fire her because she spilled water. Don’t make assumptions. I am firing her because she is incompetent for the job. I can ignore insufficiency up to a certain limit but not always.

Sir, Shasha was the one who had sat throughout the interview n had shortlisted the final candidates, how can she now say that Sneha is incompetent. It was Adi who spoke; he was there with Shasha while the appointment of new interns.

Shasha got tight-lipped there. Yes she was the one who had selected Sneha. M..istakes ha..ppen. Her words came out stammered.

Maan Sir KC is going through a phrase where there is no scope for mistakes. This time Geet spoke. And the incompetency is only a mask that Shasha Ma’am is using as an excuse for terminating Sneha.

Suppose you are right Geet. Maan said looking at her. Why would Shasha fire someone of her choice just because of an insignificant incident?

Geet pursed her lips on seeing Shasha smirking. Telling Maan that Shasha was pissed off because they changed the presentation n now Shasha was blackmailing them on the name of Sneha, of course it was out of the line. With nothing to answer, she closed her eyes n kept quiet.

Because we changed her presentation. Adi spoke breaking the ice. The presentation clients selected was not the one Shasha prepared, it was Geet’s.

Now Shasha didn’t expect that... Adi revealing the truth in front of Maan, when the chicken learned to fly? May be it was the influence of that nosy bitch. She should have guessed it earlier, it happened only after her arrival otherwise no one else had the galls to defy her.

Geet also wasn’t expecting Adi to brust their secret before Maan n Shasha. It was her idea since the very starting least she wanted others to fall into trouble because of her.

Is this the truth Ms. Handa? Maan asked without any expression but his voice was stern.

Yes Sir... Her eyes were downcast though she was not regretful, still felt bad for hiding it from Maan. It was my presentation n my idea.

But we all were with her. Adi added while Pari n other interns nodded their head in affirmation.

Shasha swam out of her initial shock. Look Sir they are admitting that they changed the presentation. Knowing she was alone n had to defend herself on her own, she quickly came into attacking mode.

Why did you do it? Maan asked Adi, ignoring Shasha’s statement. If only Geet for once he would have considered her guilty but she was not alone other’s knew about it n also helped her including Adi whose loyalty to KC could never be questioned. Adi was his father’s most trusted employee n Maan trusted him no less.

Because Shasha Ma’am was purposely flawing the presentations so that KC loose the deal. Pari answered instead of Adi.

At this, Geet’s words from morning came into Maan’s mind, 'there is someone in KC whom you pay but they are not working for you'.

I am sorry Sir but we can’t work with Shasha anymore. Adi stated earnestly. If you want, we can all hand over our resignation to you. It was not a threat but more of a serious request.

Shasha n Adi, stay back... I have to talk to you both. Others can leave. That was all Maan’s said before Geet left the cabin.

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Geet had chewed all her nails in anticipation as she waited outside Maan’s cabin. Looking around herself she found others condition just the similar.

After what felt like years CEO’s cabin door opened n the first one to step out was Shasha. She certainly didn’t look happy, throwing a deathly glare at Geet she marched past with jet speed. Before anyone could contemplate what just happened Maan n Adi came out together, Adi flaunting a pleasant smile n Maan’s face? Well.... not very understandable as always.

Shasha has been suspended. Maan announced making the atmosphere cheerful. Adi told him all about Shasha, he had the presentation that Shasha created n claimed it was faulty by deliberation.

Apparently what the staff said about Shasha was right so Maan decided to suspend her temporarily once he himself looked into the matter profoundly n found her guilty then she would be permanently terminated. Moreover no action against Shasha could have originated ruckus in the management as all were thoroughly against Shasha so at least temporary suspension was call of the moment.

If proved guilty after I personally look into the matter, Shasha would be terminated. He looked at Geet n she understood there was more to come. Since the position of head architect is vacant now, Ms. Geet Handa will fill the post from now onwards until Shasha comes back, if she is innocent.

Adi had suggested Geet’s name to Maan inside the cabin but there Maan had not reacted n it surprised him when he actually gave her the position.

Maan Sir you have done the biggest mistake of your life, she won’t let you live in peace anymore. Adi chuckled at his personal joke.

Maan moved back to his cabin while Geet stood thunderstruck like a statue. Did she hear it right? No, it must be dream.

It was only when everyone started congratulating her that she realise it was happening for real. Outside the shock world, she engulfed Pari in a tight hug still not believing her luck.

Interns n other employees were equally delighted, Shasha was gone n they had a new head, who possessed all the qualities for the post. She was smart, loyal, friendly, optimistic n far more human than their previous supervisor.

Thank you... Thank you soooo much Adi Sir. Geet thanked him a million times, actually fearful that she would burst with glee any moment.

It was not the prestigious designation that fascinated her nor was it the increased green bills she would be able to earn.... It was the extra time she would get with Maan that she looked forward to. Now that she was the head architect they would be working on all the projects together n if Maan thought that KC was going to sustain the present scenario, he was wrong. Everything was going to change.

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