Hidden & revealed - part iii

HIDDEN & REVEALED - PART III​

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Saying this I left his place. The evening was very normal and didn’t have any special events. I slept early at night in order to look fresh next morning when I propose to Anu.

DAY 4​

I had no expectations for the day. Everything was normal like it used to be unlike the previous Friday. I slept in the bus. I got down at office, had my breakfast and went to my cubicle. In the morning, I had to call my parents to tell them to do shopping for my departure to the United States.

I had received admission from an university in California a month back. My visa was approved a fortnight back and I had a make a lot of arrangements like booking tickets, shopping, etc. It was 10:30am and still there were no signs of Anu.

Something in me said she had a problem. I thought of asking my manager as to why she had been on leave. But what reason can I give?

Suddenly, I remembered the team outing mail. I went straight to my manager’s cabin. This was the first time I went and spoke to him and he hardly remembered me. His name was Abhilash and people called him short as Abhi. He was a nice person in general, but very strict when it comes to work.

“Abhi, is it a good time to talk to you?” I asked pertinently.

“Yes, come in”, he said.

I struggled to talk but somehow managed to spurt “Anu... Anushka.”

“Anushka is on leave for a week. She has gone to Noida. “He said.

“Why? What happened Abhi?”, I asked in a worried tone.

“She told she has some personal work. She prefers keeping things to herself I guess. Anyways is it something important?” Abhi asked.

“Ahhh... Yeah... Oh no, of course not, It’s about the team outing.” I blurted.

“Oh. That’s fine. You contact Praveen.” Abhi said.

“Ok then, thanks Abhi. “

I left the cabin and was seriously thinking as to what personal work would she have in order to take leave for a week?Was she going to get engaged? Was she going to get married? Or was it a casual trip? Many questions created a traffic jam in my mind.

I was totally confused and not knowing what to do. What if she’s getting engaged? I need to tell her how and what I feel about her. I wanted to see her immediately, for which...

I HAD TO GO TO NOIDA.​

I was all set, ready to start my journey. But where could I go? Where does she stay? How can I know her details? My mind was totally blocked trying hard to think for a solution, that’s when a dialogue came to my mind.

“If there is anything I can do to help ur love, do ask me da.”

Yes, Shiva. I rushed to meet him. Unfortunately he was in a Video Conference (VC). It took him around couple of hours to meet me after the VC. As he came near me, I ran to him pulled his arm to rush to the cafeteria.

I explained him what had happened three hours back. “What NOIDA?? Are you mad?” Shiva asked in a shocking tone.

“Yes, Noida and am mad about her. I don’t want to miss her Shiva.”

“But how... Er... where will you? You don’t even know Hindi right? How will you manage?”

“Yes Shiva, you’re right. That’s why I want you to come with me”
“What! Are you joking? I have an appraisal meeting tomorrow.”

“Yes, I know. We will speak with Abhi and make the necessary arrangements.”

“Well...”

“Shiva you’re my only hope. Remember that day you gave me a word that you would do anything for my love.”

“Yes, I did just like friends do in movies. But, never expected something like this to pop in. Anyways I am not guaranteeing you anything. We’ll speak with Abhi and decide what to do next.”

“Sounds great machi. Thanks Shiva. Evalavoo pannitom Itha panna maatoma?(We have already done a lot, can’t we do this one?)”

“Dai stop it da. I will meet him and speak with you.”

“Okay Shiva, once u finish talking I will have to speak with him about applying leave.”

After fifteen minutes, Shiva came out of Abhi’s room. I went running to him and asked what had happened.

“Machi, Abhi has given me a week’s permission and has agreed to postpone my appraisal meeting to next week.”

“That’s awesome Shiv. What reason did u give?”

“I couldn’t find any better reason to give than telling that am going to get engaged.”

“You’re too good a friend.” I said winking at him.

“Don’t be too happy, first go and speak to him for your leave.”
“That’s a piece of cake. Wait here I will come.”

Shiva had seriously lit up my spirits. I would be going to Noida for sure and seeing my Anu. I entered Abhi’s room.

“Hi Abhi, is it a good time to talk to you?”

“Yes, please sit. Give me two minutes. I am sending a mail.”

“Okay.” Saying which I sat on the seat and was thinking what reason to give.

The biggest advantage with me is my face. I can suitably change my face to the situation. I kept my face as a sad one.

“Yes, tell me... I forgot your name...”

“Raghavendran... Raghav”

“Yes raghav, tell me.”

“Well Abhi, I want to take leave for a week.”

“One week? That’s impossible. We’ve lots of work and I am running short of people.”

“Yes, I understand but I am in a very delicate position. My family needs me in Madurai. I need to go. I am willing to work overtime once I am back.”

“Hmmm... Well, I am not allowed to sanction leave to you as you’re on notice period.”

“Yes, I understand Abhi. But I don’t have a choice. It’s too exceptional to reject. So please...”

“Okay fine. You apply for leave. I will approve it.”

“Thanks Abhi, I owe you one.”

“Fine, Take care. Hope it’s not a prank for you to go for some vacation.”

“You bet it’s not, Abhi”

I left the room. Thirty minutes later Shiva and I were going to our room.

The next day afternoon . . .

To Be Continued . . .

 

Hmmm yep Shinara!!
Thanks yaar

 

Hi Generic

Yea our hero Raghav goes in search for heroine to Noida.
But it turns his life topsy turvy . . .
Lets wait.

 

Hi Chithra,

Thanks for your feedback.
Sure will update soon.
Lets wait what happens next.

 

Hi Rakinya,

Thank you for ur comment.
Lets wait to see what happens.