SHE'S ONE OF US -CHAPTER 27

                                             
                                  

It is a great challenge ! I will definitely face it !

Shree said "Open up ! Open Up! Don't do  this to me! Oh... Come on". She turned the handle left , right, pushed , pulled but couldn't open. Suddenly the door opened and she got relaxed as she thought she opened the door. When she opened and came in , she realized that the determined gentle man had opened the door. Though Shree felt shy for not opening the door, She smiled and said "Thank you Sir and Sorry I made you to get up and open the door". The gentle man said "That's fine , No issues". Shree said " If you don't mind , Can you tell me how you opened the door ?". The gentle man smiled and stood up. He taught Shree how  to  open the door. It was simple , but something got stuck when she opened the door. Shree said "Can I try now?". The gentle  man said "Oh sure!". Shree went out and again opened the door. Both gentle man smiled at each other and said "You can take your seat". Shree said "Thanks". The other gentle man said "Give an intro about you". Shree started to tell about her.  Both the gentle man had Shree's resume copy and was looking deeply into it . The determined gentle man said "Your score in Maths and your subjects are quite impressive". Shree smiled and nodded. The cool gentle man smiled looking at her CV and said "I see .. ...so you were the winner in national level folk dance, Could you share about your experience about that?". Shree explained everything  about the national level competition held in Gujarat and her experience. She said that she also felt proud to represent Tamilnadu in the event.   Both gentle men heard everything and said "That's great ". The determined gentle man asked "I have a question for you , I can see that you are a science student, You very well know that this job is all about banking, So will you able to manage?". Shree said "I know , It is a great challenge, I will definitely face it , and no doubt.......... I can excel". 

What if I say , you failed in this interview?

The cool gentle man said "Okay.... So.. Being a science student , Why are you here?". Shree said "I am here because , I need a job". The determined guy said "Why this job ?". Shree said "I just need a job and attending interviews, I had set my mind to whatever I get , I am in a position  to take it and excel in that ?". The cool guy asked "You are just a degree holder and you could have continued your studies instead of coming here Right ?". Shree gave a wide smile and said "I want to give a very simple answer for your question and it is ' No money , No higher studies, Need money , Need a job'". The two gentle man looked at her for a minute.  The determined person said "What if I say , you are failed in this interview?". Shree smiled and said "I just go  and attend interviews  in other companies. Till I get a job , It goes on...". The cool guy smiled and said "So, You say  ...due to your financial issues ,you are here , Suppose you are from a wealthy family, What will you do after your degree?". Shree smiled and said "If I were wealthy , definitely I would have done my higher studies and will be a Professor in a college. That's my aim and dream". The determined guy said "I can feel your passion to become a professor while you saying this. I don't think that you can work with satisfaction here. You would definitely bethink your dream and cannot work with full determination". 

I have passion towards my dream and everyone has it !

Shree said " Sir ! I am a straight forward person , as you asked, I told everything what I thought in my mind. Yes sure , I have a passion towards my dream and everyone has it , But when it doesn't happen , I won't stick to it and bethink about that". and continued "I like to tell you one thing , When I finished my tenth standard , I like to continue in the same school, but I couldn't. I joined a  government school which is entirely different to my school, I just adapt to that situation and scored a high marks in my higher secondary . After my higher secondary , my dream is to join Engineering, It didn't happen due to some personal issues. I joined B.Sc Physics in a college in my town. And now , I am expecting University first rank.". There was a silence for few seconds. Shree continued "I think , I answered your question. Life is 10 Pct... what happens to us and 90 Pct.. how we react to it". and looked both the gentle man , They seemed to be very much satisfied by her answer. The determined guy asked "Do you have any idea about this job?". Shree said "I know nothing about it. I would appreciate if you can explain about that". The cool guy started explaining about the job and asked "Do you have computer knowledge ? What about your typing skills?". Shree said "I think , I could definitely manage with typing and computer". Both the men nodded their heads. 

Netherland Processing !

Shree stood silent. The determined guy seeing  her resume asked "How do you know this company ? Internet ? Friend ?..". Shree said "My sister's friend been working in this bank and her room mate too works here. Everyone says , it is a pride working here. They gave a very good feedback about the company which made me still more curious to get a job here " and smiled. The determined gentle man read the resume "Reference Valli, NLP, So.. she is your sister's friend ?". Shree said "Yes". The gentle man saw Shree curiously and asked   "What is NLP means ?". Shree with her heart full of joy and happiness said " It is Netherland Processing". The cool gentleman's eyes became bright and said  "That's fantastic". Shree smiled. The determined guy said "Good going. You'll be informed if you been selected, Interview is done , You can go". Shree politely said "Thank you so much" and stood up. The determined guy followed her and opened the door. Shree said "It's okay sir! I can manage myself". The determined man smiled and said  "I know ......" and opened the door. Shree thanked him and walked forward . She turned back and saw the man standing. He waived his hands and smiled. Shree smiled and left the place. 

What your instincts says ?

She saw Akhila sitting outside and approached her. Akhila jumped and shot her with so many questions about the interview. Shree answered every question of her. Akhila asked "What your instinct says?. Will you get this job?". Shree said "I don't know what Raghavendra Swamy thinks about this , If he thinks if this job is good and I am worth it , I will definitely get this job". Akhila said "That's fine , I am not asking , what he thinks?  what do you think?". Shree said "I don't want to think anything , because whatever I dream or think , it is not happening". Akhila stood silent for a minute. Shree understood that she was little upset of her answer and cheered her. Shree said "I performed well. Let us see what's going to happen and always hope for the best" and smiled. Both of  them came down stairs and met the person in the reception. Shree asked the person "Can you tell me ...within how many days they will let us know the result of the interview?". The person said "Not more than a week. If you been called for a medical check up, It means you have been selected. All the best". Shree said "Thank you" . Akhila and Shree both left the office and reached the hostel. After three days Akhila came jumping , hugged Shree and kissed her. Shree asked "What happened to you?". Akhila said "Raghavendra sami decided that you should get this job and you are worth it". Shree smiled and her eyes glowed in happiness. She took the picture of Raghavendra Swamy and kept close to her heart. Akhila said "You start to our town ,Get ready for the job and relax yourself for a week ,It might take a week for you to join the work. I'll call you and let you know about that". Shree nodded and started to her town. 

I'm dancing in happiness

On the way , Shree called Sai  in a public telephone booth and told about that she got a job. Sai was so happy and  was breathing heavily. Shree asked "what happened ? Are you running ?". Sai said "No..I am dancing in happiness". Shree asked "Did you know before... that I got a job?". Sai said "No, I got transferred from Banglore to Chennai. Now I am double happy". Shree was overwhelmed in happiness. Sai continued "Next week , I am starting to Chennai and joining the work". Shree wished him and said "I am on the way to town . Take care , Bye" and disconnected the phone. She reached the town and saw her dad waiting for her in the bus stand. They both went to their place in a Mini bus and took an auto to reach home. Shree didn't say that she been selected in the interview to her parents as Akhila insisted her not to tell anything  till  she officially get her offer letter. After a week , Shree been called by Akhila to come Chennai again to join  her job. Before she start to Chennai , she went to meet her friends and bade bye to them. She also went to Sai's home and informed his mother and sister about the job. Sai's mother said "We are happy that you got the job?.  What is the salary?". Shree swallowed and gave a fake smile. She said "I myself , don't know about that". Sai's mom  with the tricky smile said "How come you don't know about that? I can't believe it". Shree too gave a wide smile, bade bye to them and left the place. 

What if , Akhila found out this ?

She reached Chennai , by the time  Sai too reached Chennai and joined his work.  Sai lived in a place which is very far from Shree's place and it was an extreme end. Shree joined her work , everything was new. There was a week induction program for her. The second day , when she came out of the office , She was stunned to see Sai waiting for her. They both talked and walked to her place. Her hostel was 7 miles from her office , The time flew away like a blink of an eye being with Sai.  When they came near the hostel , he gave a small kit to Shree . Shree asked "What is this? ". Sai smiled and said "Open it". Shree opened and saw a brand new slim mobile and a charger. Shree said "No. No .. What if Akhila found out this . She will make a big issue". Sai said "Akhila comes to hostel only at 8.00 pm right?  So you can use the phone till that and switch off it at the night before she comes. You can use it in your office too. Keep it safe in your zipper inside your bag, so that she won't find it. Go to your room , If Akhila is not there , just call me". Shree nodded  and  in a half mind took the phone with her. As Akhila was not there , she turned on the mobile and made a first call from her mobile to Sai. She was happy that she got a mobile phone to talk to Sai , but at the same time , she was afraid of Akhila as if she was doing a great blunder. The days went by. 

The Rank 

Shree's dad called Akhila and said "Shree's graduation day been arriving in 15 days. So ask her to be ready for that". Akhila gave the phone to Shree and dad informed her the same . He also said in a great joy that she got the University First Rank. Shree jumped in happiness that she fulfilled the promise of the Prof. Mrs Sai lakshmi. She thanked god and tears of happiness streamed out of her eyes. Out of joy she couldn't talk to her dad. She disconnected the phone and went to upstairs. She closed her eyes. The past images and situations came into her mind. She thought how she struggled to get the seat in the college , the professor's promise,  the best outgoing student award and finally the university rank. She was overjoyed. The next day , she went to the office , still she was in the training period. Suddenly her head rotated. Her stomach slightly ached. The pain got more intense and she couldn't sit. She felt like vomiting. She seek permission from her boss and returned to the hostel. She called Akhila and informed her. Akhila reached the hostel. They thought that was just a gastric trouble and took some home remedies and medicines. The pain got more intense at the night and the whole night , Shree couldn't sleep. The next day, Akhila informed leave in office and took her to the hospital. On the way , Shree vomited everything she ate in the morning. Now , Akhila was totally terrified and said "What happened to you?". Shree said "I don't know...........". They somehow reached the doctor's place. 


And now , I can hear you saying "What happened to Shree ? Is something serious? ". And I say "Wait ..Wait .Patience . Till next Friday :)".