As my last transformation progressed, my life seems to have taken a large turn @ 180 degree…and exposed me to the outer world…I was working from 9.00 to 6.00 and was enjoying every bit of my self-ruled world….though a fresher at work but my fun filled and outgoing attitude has always turned heads and made me more and more amiable, thanks to my upbringing…I used to catch limelight which made every day wonderfully mysterious unfolding itself throughout… I started getting pleasure from my work..my experiences..my limelight and my life as a whole I was learning new things…new gestures…at a new arena.
In that vindictive…vulnerable…mean corporate world…I was truly workaholic but at the same time fun filled, gregarious and stylish. I was used to get attentions but nothing bowled me over…on a funny side my raised eyebrow used to reply on somebody’s flippant attitude…a clear rejection with a toss…!!!! I had a stable head over my shoulders and knew these things are here to stay…I took everything in my stride.
People end up thinking me synonymous to untamable, unreachable and unbiased, sometimes even brutal in my words…but nevertheless magnetic. Deep inside many people influenced me by their accomplished, contented and balanced position…..good enough to make friends and sometimes mentors.…My colleagues and friends were into relationships and it was a common sight seeing them at coffee shop or going for movie after office hours…..We used to talk and discuss about dating, affairs, love etc…but the moment they ask about mine pat comes my reply – I enjoy my life every moment then why get locked with someone. It was not like that I didn’t want to commit a sin or love wasn’t in the air but it was largely about finding a special one whom I can confine to…...and quietly my search was ON.
I remember the days when I began my search but didn’t realized it when it was actually over… That time I was working at South Ex., with an organisation manufacturing Medical Equipments. I was the only unmarried female among all middle-aged married men and a sober Bengali guy exactly of my age group…..My profile there being a coordinator, everyone at office has to come to me (whether they liked it or not) regarding varied things. Except one person everyone was friendly within 2-3 days…this guy named ARIJIT, used to talk minimal with me…..he was reluctant to ask about the things and liked handling tasks on his own.....as and when he used to get confused he took help from someone else avoiding me totally…...Though astonished by his acts, but I didn’t interrupted since I was new there…...gradually 2 months passed, I was enjoying my work simultaneously the hot and happening vicinity of South Ex......exploring the market place....shopping or jusy simply hanging out with my friend…...One fine evening at office Arijit came to me asking to make a quotation…on to my surprise I said – Are you asking me…???? And he replied – yes, with a frail look…. completing further…he said – This quotation is very urgent…but I don’t have details of it since Mr. Verma (our MD) has given details to you only….kindly make the quotation or suggest me I shall do it on my own.
I was happy that at least he broke his silence and replied him with a smile – that I will do it. It was 6 already and I had to rush for my charted bus…still I preferred completing the quotation. By the time everything got done it was 7.30....…and I got late. I handed over the quotation to him saying its done...you can take it......He thanked me for my effort and said with a smile – You got late due to me work, I am sorry…on that I replied – but it was urgent therefore it was required to be completed today itself…..isn't.....!!! We both left office together…I was feeling hungry and asked him about it…we went to Bikaner to have snacks…..how can a Bengali guy skip a ROSOGULLA…....he delightedly ordered it along with my samosa….By this time we got familiar with each other…later we took auto for my place and he dropped at the mid way to proceed to his home….He again thanked me and waived – Goodbye with a smile…!!!!
On my way back home I realized that how one can lead different lives at home and at office…he is reserved and totally into his work at office whereas he is friendly and sensible as a person inside…!!! He taught me balancing – work and life…!!!! Adding to my surprise more, he called me up after 1hour to confirm that I reached back safely at home. I liked him being sensible and soon we were very good friends at office and otherwise too…!!!!!!
In that vindictive…vulnerable…mean corporate world…I was truly workaholic but at the same time fun filled, gregarious and stylish. I was used to get attentions but nothing bowled me over…on a funny side my raised eyebrow used to reply on somebody’s flippant attitude…a clear rejection with a toss…!!!! I had a stable head over my shoulders and knew these things are here to stay…I took everything in my stride.
People end up thinking me synonymous to untamable, unreachable and unbiased, sometimes even brutal in my words…but nevertheless magnetic. Deep inside many people influenced me by their accomplished, contented and balanced position…..good enough to make friends and sometimes mentors.…My colleagues and friends were into relationships and it was a common sight seeing them at coffee shop or going for movie after office hours…..We used to talk and discuss about dating, affairs, love etc…but the moment they ask about mine pat comes my reply – I enjoy my life every moment then why get locked with someone. It was not like that I didn’t want to commit a sin or love wasn’t in the air but it was largely about finding a special one whom I can confine to…...and quietly my search was ON.
I remember the days when I began my search but didn’t realized it when it was actually over… That time I was working at South Ex., with an organisation manufacturing Medical Equipments. I was the only unmarried female among all middle-aged married men and a sober Bengali guy exactly of my age group…..My profile there being a coordinator, everyone at office has to come to me (whether they liked it or not) regarding varied things. Except one person everyone was friendly within 2-3 days…this guy named ARIJIT, used to talk minimal with me…..he was reluctant to ask about the things and liked handling tasks on his own.....as and when he used to get confused he took help from someone else avoiding me totally…...Though astonished by his acts, but I didn’t interrupted since I was new there…...gradually 2 months passed, I was enjoying my work simultaneously the hot and happening vicinity of South Ex......exploring the market place....shopping or jusy simply hanging out with my friend…...One fine evening at office Arijit came to me asking to make a quotation…on to my surprise I said – Are you asking me…???? And he replied – yes, with a frail look…. completing further…he said – This quotation is very urgent…but I don’t have details of it since Mr. Verma (our MD) has given details to you only….kindly make the quotation or suggest me I shall do it on my own.
I was happy that at least he broke his silence and replied him with a smile – that I will do it. It was 6 already and I had to rush for my charted bus…still I preferred completing the quotation. By the time everything got done it was 7.30....…and I got late. I handed over the quotation to him saying its done...you can take it......He thanked me for my effort and said with a smile – You got late due to me work, I am sorry…on that I replied – but it was urgent therefore it was required to be completed today itself…..isn't.....!!! We both left office together…I was feeling hungry and asked him about it…we went to Bikaner to have snacks…..how can a Bengali guy skip a ROSOGULLA…....he delightedly ordered it along with my samosa….By this time we got familiar with each other…later we took auto for my place and he dropped at the mid way to proceed to his home….He again thanked me and waived – Goodbye with a smile…!!!!
On my way back home I realized that how one can lead different lives at home and at office…he is reserved and totally into his work at office whereas he is friendly and sensible as a person inside…!!! He taught me balancing – work and life…!!!! Adding to my surprise more, he called me up after 1hour to confirm that I reached back safely at home. I liked him being sensible and soon we were very good friends at office and otherwise too…!!!!!!
3 comments:
lovely pink flowers... a part of your life gulmohar dear !!!
nice story shaping up...u have kept the readers interest through out..nice expressions :)
Thank you both of you - puja and tamanna...yes...story is unfolding a little after every phase...thanks for your support which enables me to write more
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