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CHAPTER 3
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It was few days after Geet started working in Garv's place when she saw a major error in the blueprints and the report she was to type. She was in two minds whether to inform Maan or not but then decided to go ahead and talk to him because if the building was constructed with this faulty plan it was sure to collapse within a year leading to loss of life and property. Geet using her utmost will power to stop shivering knocked on the MD's cabin door.
"COME IN!" Came the response in deep baritone. Seeing Garv, Maan said, "What is the problem Mr. Handa?"
"SIR..."
"Yes!"
Garv(Geet) gathering her courage said, "Sir, there is a major fault in the blueprint of this building."
"WHAT? How can you say that?"
"Sir, I may not be an expert like you in field of Architecture and Construction, but the basics of Architecture I do know. Besides I cannot see there being loss of life and property due to an error by KC. Please give me a chance to explain myself if you don't agree with me you can ignore my feedback as a novice's gibberish." Shivering Garv(Geet) said in one breath! Maan thought for sometime and then nodded towards Garv(Geet) to proceed. Garv or Geet slowly step by step explained to Maan the problem and what will be the repercurssions if it is constructed with the current faulty blueprints! Maan was stunned at the correctness behind Garv(Geet)'s explaination. Maan at once picked up the intercom and yelled, "WHO THE HELL HAS DESIGNED CHOPRA'S HOTEL?" The person at other end replied and Maan said in a grim voice, "SEND HER IN WITH CEO OF KC, MEERA AND MUNSHIJI!"
Once Maan had disconnected the phone, Garv(Geet) said, "Sir, there is also a little problem in these letters..."
"Mr. Handa what are your academic qualifications?"
"Sir, I was unable to complete my graduation after 12th standard due to family responsibilities. Hence, currently I'm doing First Year Bachelors in Architecture."
"First Year..." Maan said quirking his one eye brow.
"Mr. Handa, can you please send after 30 minutes, two teas, one coffee and one black coffee with Ramkhilawan."
"Yes Sir!" Garv(Geet) understood that he is no longer required and hence collected his half finished letter, Garv(Geet) was busy collecting the blueprints when Maan thundered, "LEAVE THE BLUEPRINTS!" Scaring Garv(Geet) and he immediately left MD's cabin.
Garv(Geet) was typing the urgent letters when Kumudini, Meera, Munshiji and Sasha arrived. "Good afternoon Ma'am!" Geet stood up from her seat and wished Kumudini. Then Geet buzzed Maan on intercom,"Sir, Ma'am is here." Intercom buzzed,"Yes Sir! Looking at Kumudini Garv said, "Ma'am, Sir is waiting for you." Before Meera, Munshiji and Sasha could follow, Geet said, "MD wants to talk to only CEO first!" Meera and Munshiji sat down whereas Sasha kept pacing to and fro in annoyance.
After 15minutes, the intercom buzzed again and Maan asked other three to come in. An hour later, all four came out. Munshiji was wiping his tears, Meera was grim, Kumudini was feeling helpless and Sasha was defiant.
Rest of the day passed of well. Garv(Geet) came to know through Adi that Sasha has been sent to Chennai as new KC branch is opening there. Also she will be trained by well established Architects there. Later in the evening, Garv(Geet) went to tell Maan that he will be leaving for the day when he found Maan pouring over Chopra's Hotel blueprints. "Sir, if you don't have any more work, can I leave for today?"
"Mr. Handa, how do I rectify this mess of a blueprint?" Maan said running his hand though his already messed up hair.
"Sir, has the construction started as yet?"
"Not as yet."
"Then why don't you redesign and make a new blueprint?"
"But the clients have approved of this blueprint."
"Sir you can tell the client that there was a major flaw in the blueprint which was risky, I'm sure they will understand." Seeing Maan's dishevelled appearance and bloodshot red eyes, the heart of lover couldn't stop itself, " I think Sir you should go home, rest and start a fresh tomorrow. You must be very tired."
"Yes you are right. Goodnight, see..you...tomorrow..Ga...rv!" Maan said covering his yawning mouth. Garv(Geet) switched off the lights locked both the cabins and both men left for the day.
A WEEK LATER
On Garv(Geet)'s advice, Maan called Mr. Baldev Chopra and told him the whole story. Initially Mr. Chopra was angry but when Maan explained that how much loss of lives and property could be avoided he agreed for a new blueprint. Maan also told Mr. Chopra that Garv(Geet) was behind the discovery of the error. Mr. Chopra thanked Garv(Geet) profusely and requested Maan if Garv(Geet) could be on KC's team working on Mr. Chopra's project. Once Mr. Chopra had left everyone left for lunch.
Today as Garv(Geet) was asked to sit in KC-Chopra meeting, Garv(Geet)'s work was delayed and Geet decided to order something from cafeteria in her cabin. She had just finished her lunch, and was relaxing lying on the sofa after kicking off her damn uncomfortable shoes, when Maan walked in her cabin not giving her time to get up, clean up her desk or freshen up. She somehow managed to get up and tidy her desk under his staring scrutinity. Suddenly he came near her and pulled away her moustache and beard in a painful jerk and thundered, "WHAT IS THIS MR. HANDA OR SHOULD I SAY MISS HANDA?"
"Sir...I...can...explain..." Geet said following a furious Maan in his cabin.
"You have precisely two minutes to explain yourself, Miss Handa."
"Sir...my...brother...had...to...leave...for...our...
hometown...due...to...a...family...emergency. According KC's rules, if any new employee takes holiday before completion of six months of his/her employment since his/her joining he/she has to pay KC their three months salary. Sir..we..are...not...economically..so...well
..off...that..we...can...pay...equivalent...of...my...brother's...three...month's...salary."
"Miss Handa both you and your brother have done fraud with KC and hence, have to pay compensation otherwise..."
"Sir, we will do anything but don't fire my brother from this job." Geet folded her hands and dropped on her knees in front of Maan with tears streaming down her cheeks.
Maan said in a cold and authoritative voice, "GET UP!" Geet immediately rose to her feet. Maan continued in his MD's voice, "Miss Handa, both your brother and you have betrayed KC and me. However, I'm willing to ignore it if you agree to my two conditions."
Geet nodded yes and was looking like a little girl being punished by her teacher.
Maan came slowly near Geet as a predator about to pounce on his prey and said,"First, you will work in KC as Geetika Handa my PA and not as Garv Handa." Maan removed the spectacles from Geet's eyes exposing her doe shaped hazel eyes into which Maan wanted drown.
Next he removed the hideous turban from Geet's head thereby cascading her dark brown wavy mane till her hips. Maan so wanted to carry Geet to the couch in his cabin, bury his face in Geet's hair and make passionate love to her.
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