New SS: Love.... Pt33B pg143 13/07 - Page 38

Next day, close to 8 a.m., Raman emerged from the elevator. Simone was already behind her desk. Good morning Simone, how are you doing?'

Fine thank you Raman. You seem to be in a good mood!' in answer, all she got was an affable shrug of shoulders.

With coffee! Yours and mine, in ten in my office, please!' Raman speaking in shorthand, requested,

Aye, aye captain!' Simone responded with a mock salute. What happened yesterday evening, she wondered. Her boss seemed to have lost the regular boorish air.' Probably in the farmhouse!' she, cheekily said to her pen.

An hour or so later, unexpectedly, the door to Raman's office flew open. An incensed, Shagun stood glowering there. What did you do to her? Tell me right now!' she hurled the accusation at Raman.

Thank you Simone. We will go over the presentation later. Postpone all my calls by ten minutes,' Raman dismissed. Simone immediately got to the feet, gathering the laptop and papers. She closed the door on the two.

Have a seat Shagun,' Raman amicably invited the girl.

What did you do to Ishita?' Shagun repeated her stance aggressive.

Nothing happened that Ishita didn't want.' Raman got up and sauntered over the window; purposely looking outside.

Shagun snorted rudely. Do not give me that BS, something --!'

You still work for me!' Raman gently censured, still not looking at her.

I don't need this job that bad.'

The why are you still here?' Raman kept his tone civil.

Today, for the first time in two years or so, Ishita has called in sick. She is not answering her cell or coming on the phone to speak to me. I am here only to find out what happened, yesterday between you two. What did you do?' Shagun came closer.

Raman was quite, confounded. He had assumed Ishita to be at work in her office. The plan was to bump innocuously into her, closer to the end of the day.

Raman!' Shagun exclaimed.

Finally, Raman turned to face her. I don't have to tell you anything. If you're so worried, maybe you should talk to Ishita... in person.'

I don't need you to tell me what I have to do for Ishu.' Shagun flounced towards the door.

I'll expect you to be back in an hour or two.'

If you are so concerned, why don't you come with me?' Shagun mocked. Raman chose silence over words.

Shagun opened the door, held it for a few seconds and then shit it right back. Squaring her shoulders, she twisted to stare at Raman. He returned her looks with a bland, polite expression.

You know Raman, treating Ishita disparagingly, trying to force her to speak publicly, making her work late nights, and cancel plans of babysitting my son Advey whom she loves dearly... all that at some level, still could be stomached. But making Rochak Chowdhury her boss was super low... even for you.'

What is wrong with Rochak being her boss?' Raman questioned, catching on the fact that Ishita's cancelled plans had not been with a man but a kid"her best friend's kid. He waited for an answer.

Rochak Chowdhury is a reverted, lecherous slimeball who got away with someone's attempted rape,' Shagun spoke slowly; making sure Raman absorbed every single word she articulated.

That did get his complete attention. Whose?' Raman questioned, slowly rising out of his chair.

Shagun opened the door, and dropped the bombshell on her way out. Ishia's! Last new year's office party.' She exited satisfied.

Sorry Mrs Chowdhury, your apology may have moved Ishu, but not me! I always thought your creep of husband got off easy, Shagun reckoned, quietly.

Raman remained where he was. Blown away by the revelation, Shagun had just coughed up. Some seconds later, he harshly punched the HR's extension on his phone.

Simi Kapoor here,' came the singsong greeting.

Mrs Kapoor, this is Raman Bhalla,' he growled.

yes sir, yes Mr Bhalla good morning!' Simi effusively flapped.

The hapless woman rocketed to her feet, until she realized Raman was just on phone.

How long have you worked with the agency?' Raman barked.

Ughh! Sir, over a year and half. I can provide the dates.'

were you there for the last new year's party?'

yes, yes Mr Bhalla, I was!' Simi puzzled, confirmed.

Then I want you and the personnel file of Rochak Chowdhury in my office ASAP!' Raman hung up.

Within minutes, a nervous Mrs Kapoor appeared in his office with Mr Telang, trailing behind.

I didn't ask for Mr Telang,' Raman spoke, his tone curt.

Mr Bhalla, before my recent promotion, for severeal years I headed the HR department of the company. Mrs Kapoor felt it would be appropriate for me to be here, as I know more things about Rochak than she does. Some which never made it to the personnel file,' Mr Telang replied.

Fine, everyone take a seat. Call Simone in, too!' Raman rushed, taking his chair.

Did some unsavory incident occur at the party I earlier mentioned?' Raman came straight to the point.

Mr telang gestured at Simi to speak up, which she haltingly did.

Half an hour later, Raman ordered, you all stay near the phone.' Eyes ablaze, he thundered out of his office. Simone did not ask any question; revelations made here, had left her shocked.

The sound of his cabin door vigorously flung open, startled Rochak from his work. Raman came inside, slamming the blinds, completely isolating Rochak and himself from the outside world.

Blanching, Rochak hastily rose, sputtering, Sir, is something the matter?' he nervously eyed, the seemingly possessed Raman, pacing back and forth.

YES!' was all Raman could shout out, as severe rage rendered him incapable of speech. This kind of anger women only experience, when a thirty-day-weight-loss plan strictly followed for four days (three if the diet started on Wednesday), and on and off for thirty days, does not achieve the promised twenty-pound drop in weight.

Coming back to the story! Rochak guessed what could have Raman blowing steam, like an over-used and under-cleaned, pressure cooker. Mr Bhalla, yesterday what you saw between me and Ishita - Rochak's words got lost in the sound of a powerful blow, cracking his jaw. Belling up, fell to the ground.

Raman hauled him up by his tie. Violently, he pushed Rochak against the wall. Pictures and plaques bounced around them. Using his elbow as a chokehold, Raman actually lifted the other man a few inches in the air.

How dare you even take her name?' he quietly menaced, increasing the pressure.

Please... help me!' Rochak moaned, addressing someone at the door.

Raman not finished, threatened, Forget coming near Ishita! If you even think of her, I will rip you apart with my bare hands.'

Rochak desperately tugged at Raman's arm, trying to escape. Do you understand what I said?' Raman dug his elbow deeper in the man's neck.

Rochak's face turned blue. He gagged but managed to nod. Raman released him. Rochak tumbled on the floor massaging his neck, and gulping in big breaths of air.

Raman Bhalla, I will take you to the courts. I'll have you arrested!' he hoarsely warned, staggering to his feet, still unsteady. You saw all he did!' Rochak again addressed the person standing behind.

Raman shifted. It was Shagun, partially inside the room.

I had a meeting with him,' Shagun addressed Raman. Then, she spat at Rochak, I have no clue what are you talking about. I dint see a thing.'

Raman interjected, thank you, Mrs Khanna. You do not have to involve yourself with this. Rochak Chowdhury, you are fired!'

Shagun left the room, her fingers furiously at work, typing a lengthy SMS to a certain someone. The song Dhoom dhoom, dhadham, dishum dishum, akal ke dushman gadhe ki dum!', kept playing in her head - courtesy Advey. She had seen hanuman Returns over a thousand times.

Raman had punched his own extension from the desk. Yes!' Simone replied, hesitantly.

Simone, contact HR and let them know Rochak Chowdhury is terminated, effective immediately. Send the security to throw him out of the agency's premises. Also, contact our attorneys and inform them that Bhalla industries affiliate, AAA, wants to sue Chowdhury for punitive damages worth twenty crores, for repeated harassment of its employees and misuse of office equipment.'

Rochak leaning against the table lurched. Raman had not finished. Make sure the local media gets a whiff of this.'

Pathetically, Rochak fell at Raman's feet. Please forgive me! I am so sorry. I have a family!' he groveled.

So does every woman you have agonized!' was Raman's cold answer.

The guards were there. Get out and get lost. Just remember, what I said. It covers each and every employee who works for me,' Raman declared, exiting without a backward glance. He ignored the peppered applause and one ear piercing seeti"courtesy Shagun Khanna.

You still work for me!' Raman gently censured, still not looking at her.

I don't need this job that bad.'...👏👏👏👏true friendship..today i listened to Bruno Mars..i never thought it would be so apt here than this

You can count on me like one, two, three
I'll be there
And I know when I need it
I can count on you like four, three, two
You'll be there
Cause that's what friends are supposed to do
Oh yeah!!!!!!!!!🤗
true friends stand tall at difficult times..i am nostalgic😭😳..hats off to your writing and this story..i am in love with these two..i never thought i will like shagun in any story..but you pulled it off ..👏

So our hero is very relaxed...kya baat hai..Cool RKB is so cool😳

Today, for the first time in two years or so, Ishita has called in sick. She is not answering her cell or coming on the phone to speak to me. I am here only to find out what happened, yesterday between you two. What did you do?' Shagun came closer..Bechari Ishita🤣..Raman yeh tumne kya kiya yaar..JKR tho Beegi billi hogay😆

He had assumed Ishita to be at work in her office. The plan was to bump innocuously into her, closer to the end of the day...kamaal ki plan hai😆why at the end of the day😕i thought he'll barge into her house or office first..i so wanted that..😳 koi baat nai..intezhar karoongi main😉

I don't need you to tell me what I have to do for Ishu.' Shagun flounced towards the door.

I'll expect you to be back in an hour or two.'..seriously Raman🤣🤣hadd hai yaar..😆

Rochak Chowdhury is a reverted, lecherous slimeball who got away with someone's attempted rape,' Shagun spoke slowly; making sure Raman absorbed every single word she articulated...way to go girl..i so expected this for a long time..atlast she spilled everything

Whose?' Raman questioned, slowly rising out of his chair.

Shagun opened the door, and dropped the bombshell on her way out. Ishia's! Last new year's office party.' She exited satisfied..bas***d..how dare he..😡😡i would want to kill him yaar..🤢

Raman not finished, threatened, Forget coming near Ishita! If you even think of her, I will rip you apart with my bare hands.'

Rochak's face turned blue. He gagged but managed to nod. Raman released him. Rochak tumbled on the floor massaging his neck, and gulping in big breaths of air...you so deserved it😡😡..our hero in action mood..i soo loved it😳 Angry RKB is an treat to watch isn't it😳

You saw all he did!' Rochak again addressed the person standing behind.Raman shifted. It was Shagun, partially inside the room.

I had a meeting with him,' Shagun addressed Raman. Then, she spat at Rochak, I have no clue what are you talking about. I dint see a thing.'..🤣🤣i love shagun..i enjoyed this moment more than everything..my favorite moment😉

Raman interjected, thank you, Mrs Khanna. You do not have to involve yourself with this. Rochak Chowdhury, you are fired!.no words to explain.😎😎😈

Shagun left the room, her fingers furiously at work, typing a lengthy SMS to a certain someone..i know..i know..who is that someonewondering how will be the reaction😳

Rochak fell at Raman's feet. Please forgive me! I am so sorry. I have a family!' he groveled..PATHETIC🤢

So does every woman you have agonized!' was Raman's cold answer..well said👏👏😈

The guards were there. Get out and get lost. Just remember, what I said. It covers each and every employee who works for me,' Raman declared, exiting without a backward glance. He ignored the peppered applause and one ear piercing seeti"courtesy Shagun Khanna..😎

i liked the title..so apt..it's really a BOOM BOOM update😆

i missed ishita darling..i know you will include her in the next update..i m so excited😆

waiting for next update..pls update soon😃