18-04-2025, 12:39 PM
(CHAPTER CONTD)
NARIMAN POINT IN MUMBAI.
Hemant was driving his SUV with Kunal as his fellow passenger. His fingers were a bit twitchy because in the morning , Anjali made him wear a sacred ring for his well being. Hemant was at first hesitant but eventually gave in to wear it. He believed he needed all the good luck at this moment. They arrived at the PRADHAN Mechanical Works Private Limited office. They had set an appointment meeting with Mr. Shashwath Pradhan who is the current director of the company. Hemant graciously met with him along with Kunal and proposed his deal regarding the abandoned factory. And to his delight the man had some history he wanted to share with him.
"Way back before we bought it , the place was one of the important spot for Crime Lord Haji Mastaan , I've heard back then he had decommissioned places like that across the city. But in all honesty , the place wasn't exactly a fortune for us and we couldn't find much profit with the place. However , I do see the potential in what you are planning there , and despite the money being lower than what I'd expect. I believe that place can be a boon for someone else than us. So we have a deal!"
Hemant was the happiest man at that moment. He happily hugged Kunal and then shook hands with Pradhan to seal the deal. The next few hours , they made it official by the arrival of lawyers with the necessary papers and documents. Hemant now officially owned a factory and a warehouse in the port side of the city.
Hemant and Kunal celebrated this success at the warehouse where Hemant had bought a whiskey bottle for Kunal and a simple coke for Hemant. They toasted on Hemant's new venture.
"Cheers to a new beginning"
"A New Beginning!"
They took a few sips from their respective drinks. Hemant looked around seeing his newly owned factory. Kunal out of curiosity asked.
"So what is your next move"
"In a few hours , a clean up crew will be coming to mesh and patch the whole place up. I've talked with Irons , the machinery and parts needed to operate the nut manufacture process is already purchased from a guy in Delhi. It will arrive tomorrow here , after that , I've consulted a Human Resource Agency for apt workers known for smelting and hard labour. For now I will start with just 15 workers since the first shipment will be done by this month which is only one container. Once done , Harper will handle the shipment with an air transport deal with DHL."
"Wow , seems like things are moving a little bit fast"
"In a way , yes. Irons even got a couple of contacts who are interested in my knots , so things might move faster than you can imagine"
"I am actually surprised that you have this much confidence and knowledge in handling business."
"Lets just say I have some experience in this kind of thing"
"You? How?"
"One day I will tell you. Just not today , for now , this is a day for finally accepting my new direction"
Both Kunal and Hemant smiled as they enjoyed their drinks. A hour later the clean up crew hired by Hemant arrived and they went to work on cleaning up the factory. Kunal had some of his business obligations so he left while Hemant worked with the crew in cleaning up the factory. Eventually all the spare and waste equipments were dumped. The firm incharge of the cleanup crew also did renovation work so he fixed up an appointment with the renovation crew.
Hemant knew Sonarika's parents will be here all week and he wanted to avoid another situation with her father. And as expected Sonarika was involved with her parents visiting their cousins living in Pune. Sonarika took Karan and Anjali with her and Hemant wasn't bothered by it. He only got more time to focus more of his work on the factory.
The renovation work was going very well. Hemant oversaw the process close , it was like he was used to be in a leadership role. In the following two days of hardwork , he finally remade the old factory into somewhat a new one. He had now set the date next week monday to be the first day of the factory.
The next day in the office , he forwarded the notice of resignation and notified Priyanka that he will be leaving Quadron next week officially.
"I cannot believe this. You are finally moving forward" Priyanka said with a sad face.
"I know , its surreal even for me. I've spent more than ten years here in this company being a loyal company man. In a way it hurts that its coming to an end."
"Indeed , I've never seen our employees feel sad for a worker leaving until now. It kind of shows the impact you have left in Quadron"
"I know and it feels overwhelming for me that I mattered to them this much. I will always keep them and this company in my thoughts"
"Oh definitely , only your time in Quadron is coming to an end. You're not getting rid of us in your personal life"
"I don't intend to. I guess I should go complete my pending work"
"You better. And BTW , I am scheduling your farewell party on Wednesday okay?"
"Sure , do I have to do a speech?"
"Obviously , there is no other choice in that matter"
"Sure Mam , see you around"
Hemant left her cabin and came to his. He looked around cherishing this space for his mind and his memory. This was a cabin he worked really hard to achieve. And now the time was coming close to say goodbye to this space.
In the evening , Disha walked into Hemant's cabin when the day's workpile done. Disha had a concerned look as Hemant welcomed her to sit.
"Disha , what brings you here today?"
"Boss , its just. Mam told me that they will be giving me your cabin and position in Quadron next week"
"Yes indeed , I could not see anyone else to fill my shoes"
Disha didn't respond but only sat there with a sadface. Hemant enquired regarding her situation.
"What is it Disha? Whats bothering you?"
"I don't know Boss , I feel like I am not ready. You know damn well I have made mistakes in the past"
"Yes you have , but they were rarest of the rare. You've been responsible in bulding great presentations for the company. Your readings never failed. And now it is time you start giving presentation than make one. Its time the protege becomes the mentor. You are more than ready"
Disha gave an optimistic smile hearing Hemant's warm words. Hemant soon noticed tears in her eyes.
"Why are you crying Disha?"
"Its because you are leaving sir. I always believed you would be here in this company for a long time. I even envisioned you sitting in the CCO chair in the future. But to see you go away this soon. It feels like a family member leaving"
"I am not leaving this company with a demotion Disha. I will be handling my own company now , if I could I would've taken you with me. But I cannot afford the package you recieve in Quadron right now. But regardless , I am only leaving Quadron. I am still in Mumbai , still around in a close proximity. No matter what the case , you can always call me when you feel stuck in your work okay? I will always be there when you need me"
"Thanks boss."
"In a week , I will not be your boss anymore"
"No , you will always be my boss"
Hemant felt pride hearing such gratitude from Disha as they talked about the farewell party arrangements.
That evening when he was visiting a cafe , he ended up running into an old college friend Dheeraj Ahlawat.
"HEMANT!"
"DHEERAJ!"
They hugged each other with great delight. Eventually they talked.
"You're back in Mumbai?"
"Obviously"
"Last I remember , you were boarding a train north for your military training"
"Yeah that. That went for just a few years. I left the force , now used to working here"
"Used to?"
"Lets just say I levelled up from employer to employee"
"What business?"
"Its manufacture , for now its in private military sector."
"Cool"
"How about you?"
"Oh I work in the Chartered Bank , just got transferred here last year. They've given me a place to stay in the posh Galaxy Apartments. If you are free now lets go there , I will make you my legendary tea"
"Definitely man"
Hemant soon drove to Galaxy Apartments. They arrived at his apartment , Hemant read the Room Number to be 1142. They walked in and Hemant was surprised that even though it looked slightly smaller than his own home , the place was spacious enough. Dheeraj worked on his tea as they did a casual talk.
"This is a nice place Dheeraj"
"I know right , I might plan to make it permanent. Probably bring Sonia here from Lucknow"
"Sonia?"
"Oh you don't know. Sonia is my beloved wife , we got married a year before last"
"Congratulations"
"Thanks"
"Does she work"
"Yeah , she is an engineer. Surprisingly mechanical"
"Wow , she is talented unlike you"
"Don't go there you back bencher. Don't forget I scored more marks than you"
"Hehe..."
"And what about you big dude"
"Oh , happily married for more than ten years now I think. Have a seven year old boy."
"Wow , my man is a daddy now. You were still a daddy in college if I am correct"
"Ehh , a different kind of daddy"
"So the mother of your boy , its not her isn't it?"
"If you mean Sanju then no. Its not her , I eventually found someone else whoes been living in my heart since"
"Always knew you and Sanjana wouldn't work"
"How?"
"Well , I can state it clearly. She was kind of a control freak , she used to boast about how she taught you to pleasure women"
"It is true though. Before her , I was just a moot. She is the one that stopped me from becoming a porn addict"
"Oh you don't need to remind us. Roughly 70% of the boys in the hostel was jealous of you. Sanjana was a force whenever she invaded our boys hostel"
"That is definitely some great memorable moment , I still won't forget how Vikas ran when his towel fell in the lobby when Sanjana walked in. It was the most hilarious sight"
"Of course , everyone called Rohit the playboy of the college. But you were no exception. Tell me Hemant , how many love letters did you recieve?"
"I don't know , I never read or counted them. I was committed to Sanjana and she was livid and always burned the letters everytime they came"
"Like I said , she was a bit freaky"
"Not freaky just possessive"
"And Sanjana was just your official girlfriend , there were other lady flings involving you"
"What? that is ridiculous"
"Oh please , Shilpa, Neetha , Samara , Reem , Tamanna , Niranjana , the list was on"
"Dheeraj I had no such flings with them. I was loyal to Sanjana in my college life"
"Uhuh , then someone in the boys hostel spread the rumor that you spent a night at Shilpa's home"
"That was because my bike got stuck , and I was given refuge. And it was the worst night for me because they had me sleeping in the open terrace with the mosquitoes drinking half of my blood"
"Alright then what about Neetha? Since that issue , boys were saying she would meet you often"
"Yeah but it wasn't romantic. She was way too expressive and wanted to show me gratitude. Nothing went beyond that"
"And what about Samara and Reem? there is a legend that you screwed them together one night at their hostel when you and Sanju had your first 'breakup' "
"Again fake. It was Sanju's idea. Samara and Reem were closeted lesbians and they wanted a night with each other. Their room had an extra extension dividing into two , so Sanju smuggled herself in the middle of the night to spend time with me while those ladies were in the other room. That whole breakup drama was Sanju's idea for that night"
"Wow , and Niranjana? They say you kissed her"
"No , Niranjana drowned at the Gymkhana pool. I gave her mouth to mouth to resusitate her. I wasn't kissing her"
"Unbelievable, but you simply cannot deny Tamanna now"
"Of course I can , we spend some nights together but it was purely for study purposes. If it wasn't for her I would've been a dropout"
"So nothing happened?"
"No"
"That is really weird. Considering her you know"
"You know what?"
"Oh shit , you didn't know?"
"Know what?"
"Hemant? Tamanna had a very deep crush on you. Everyone knows this"
Hemant was stunned with this new info.
"WHAT!"
"Yeah , when you and Sanjana officially became a couple. Tamanna drank alcohol for the first time in her life. Shilpa told me this because she was with her that day"
"UNBELIEVABLE!"
"That is not even the worst part"
"What is the worst part?"
"Do you know the second Valentines Day when you were almost caught in the girl's hostel and you had to eat the cake with the hostel warden since it was her birthday that day which gave you a good cover?"
"I will never forget that day."
"And then you guys planned to celebrate the V day that weekend?"
"Yes?"
"Well , Tamanna got news of this. And she made a deal with Monisha the girl next door to Sanjana's room to spend the night in her spot"
"But why?"
"Oh Hemant you stupid fellow. She wanted to hear you do the deed with her , Monisha complained the next day that Tamanna had spoiled the bed that night"
Hemant was more than just shocked. Now he understood why Tamanna always had that awkward look towards him on occasion.
"Wait , you're saying---"
"Exactly my man , Tamanna was in that room listening to you and Sanjana pleasuring herself. Crazy part was she didn't show any regret for doing it and spoiling Monisha's bunk with her deed"
"Wow , I cannot believe this"
"I can pretty easily. Its not like you were some average chump. You were the most ripped man in our batch. Multiple time archery medalist , cricketer , district level gold medalist in shooting. And above all , an avid music lover. You know the reason most boys in the hostel tolerated you is because you tend to find time for us as well. When you came with your guitar to the hostel roof. It was always an extravagant night"
Hemant reminisced those days. How the boys would be drunk and Hemant will be there with his guitar playing it singing english songs. He was the only student in the college that often promoted and was an ardent fan of American Country Music. Hemant felt great remembering those memories.
"Thanks Dheeraj , thank you for those memories."
"Oh don't thank me. Thank my neighbor , he is literally making my stay here reminisce my hostel days"
"Your neighbor? whats wrong?"
"I barely meet him man , he is one of the known businessman. Mr.Vikram Bajaj"
"Vikram Bajaj? you mean the BajajCorp Vikram Bajaj?"
"You know him?"
"In a way , my wife worked with him regarding a deal with her firm"
"Oh , right. This guy has this female visitor man , I believe she is his partner or something but my god. They are really extra loud some times when they're doing it , very reminiscent of you and Sanjana during my hostel hell"
"Really? Wow , I mean he is a handsome guy and a millionaire. Are you sure its just one lady?"
"Oh definitely , the women is all kinds of sexy. Pure milf energy , I've seen them swallow each other's mouths on the doorstep"
"Damn"
"I think he might be serious about her so very soon she might end up being a permanent resident here. And I hope I get a transfer by then or else this occasional torture of sex will be a regular thing"
Hemant remembered that Pranitha said the same thing about Vikram. That he had a fling with a woman in the city.
"Come on man , its their private life."
"Well they seem to have a different meaning of privacy if they want to be loud about it"
"Regardless, give them space. I propose using earplugs"
"I will definitely consider that"
Their conversation went on as they talked about other subjects and some other old memories. The next day evening , Hemant met up with Kunal at a pub , and this time Tamanna was there joining both of them.
"Oh here is the man of the hour"
"Me? really?"
"Well , you're an owner of a factory now. Technically you are now an industrialist"
"There is still a lot to do"
"Yet you are doing it. This is a start"
"That it is."
"BTW you planned a name for the company?"
Hemant's expression changed to a grin and later a smile. Hemant took a deep sigh as he said.
"Well...I already have. There was a special someone in my life. Sort of like a father figure , my archery coach Mr.Ramakant Achrekar. A retired General of Indian Army no longer with us anymore. Everytime he trained me , he would call me his "Yodha"(Warrior) , and to me that name was synonymous to my journey after. So I cannot help but give the apt name for it. So my company's name will be..."
Both Kunal and Tamanna waited with baited breaths to listen to his announcement. Hemant broke the suspense and revealed it.
"YOD......YOD Manufacturing Works Private Limited"
Kunal clapped in response as Tamanna too went along with it. They spend more time celebrating the special occasion in the pub. When it was time to leave , Hemant obliged to give lift to Tamanna to her place. Hemant still was remembering the thing Dheeraj said about Tamanna and her crush towards him.
They only talked casual talks until they reached her place's entrance. Tamanna got out after which Hemant asked the question he wanted to ask.
"Hey Tammu , I wanted to ask you something. Its a bit personal"
"Personal?"
"Well technically it involves me which is why"
"What do you wanna ask?"
"In college.....did you have a crush on me"
The moment Hemant said it , Tamanna's face flushed and she was startles for a few seconds not knowing whether to smile or be angry. Eventually Tamanna gained some composure.
"Who told you that.....you are overthinking yourself Hemant......it is ridiculous"
Saying that Tamanna walked away to her apartment. Hemant realized at that moment , she didn't deny the allegation one bit. Dheeraj was right , Hemant smiled about it realizing this interesting aspect. Hemant eventually drove off to his home.
(CHAPTER TO BE CONTD)
Hemant was driving his SUV with Kunal as his fellow passenger. His fingers were a bit twitchy because in the morning , Anjali made him wear a sacred ring for his well being. Hemant was at first hesitant but eventually gave in to wear it. He believed he needed all the good luck at this moment. They arrived at the PRADHAN Mechanical Works Private Limited office. They had set an appointment meeting with Mr. Shashwath Pradhan who is the current director of the company. Hemant graciously met with him along with Kunal and proposed his deal regarding the abandoned factory. And to his delight the man had some history he wanted to share with him.
"Way back before we bought it , the place was one of the important spot for Crime Lord Haji Mastaan , I've heard back then he had decommissioned places like that across the city. But in all honesty , the place wasn't exactly a fortune for us and we couldn't find much profit with the place. However , I do see the potential in what you are planning there , and despite the money being lower than what I'd expect. I believe that place can be a boon for someone else than us. So we have a deal!"
Hemant was the happiest man at that moment. He happily hugged Kunal and then shook hands with Pradhan to seal the deal. The next few hours , they made it official by the arrival of lawyers with the necessary papers and documents. Hemant now officially owned a factory and a warehouse in the port side of the city.
Hemant and Kunal celebrated this success at the warehouse where Hemant had bought a whiskey bottle for Kunal and a simple coke for Hemant. They toasted on Hemant's new venture.
"Cheers to a new beginning"
"A New Beginning!"
They took a few sips from their respective drinks. Hemant looked around seeing his newly owned factory. Kunal out of curiosity asked.
"So what is your next move"
"In a few hours , a clean up crew will be coming to mesh and patch the whole place up. I've talked with Irons , the machinery and parts needed to operate the nut manufacture process is already purchased from a guy in Delhi. It will arrive tomorrow here , after that , I've consulted a Human Resource Agency for apt workers known for smelting and hard labour. For now I will start with just 15 workers since the first shipment will be done by this month which is only one container. Once done , Harper will handle the shipment with an air transport deal with DHL."
"Wow , seems like things are moving a little bit fast"
"In a way , yes. Irons even got a couple of contacts who are interested in my knots , so things might move faster than you can imagine"
"I am actually surprised that you have this much confidence and knowledge in handling business."
"Lets just say I have some experience in this kind of thing"
"You? How?"
"One day I will tell you. Just not today , for now , this is a day for finally accepting my new direction"
Both Kunal and Hemant smiled as they enjoyed their drinks. A hour later the clean up crew hired by Hemant arrived and they went to work on cleaning up the factory. Kunal had some of his business obligations so he left while Hemant worked with the crew in cleaning up the factory. Eventually all the spare and waste equipments were dumped. The firm incharge of the cleanup crew also did renovation work so he fixed up an appointment with the renovation crew.
Hemant knew Sonarika's parents will be here all week and he wanted to avoid another situation with her father. And as expected Sonarika was involved with her parents visiting their cousins living in Pune. Sonarika took Karan and Anjali with her and Hemant wasn't bothered by it. He only got more time to focus more of his work on the factory.
The renovation work was going very well. Hemant oversaw the process close , it was like he was used to be in a leadership role. In the following two days of hardwork , he finally remade the old factory into somewhat a new one. He had now set the date next week monday to be the first day of the factory.
The next day in the office , he forwarded the notice of resignation and notified Priyanka that he will be leaving Quadron next week officially.
"I cannot believe this. You are finally moving forward" Priyanka said with a sad face.
"I know , its surreal even for me. I've spent more than ten years here in this company being a loyal company man. In a way it hurts that its coming to an end."
"Indeed , I've never seen our employees feel sad for a worker leaving until now. It kind of shows the impact you have left in Quadron"
"I know and it feels overwhelming for me that I mattered to them this much. I will always keep them and this company in my thoughts"
"Oh definitely , only your time in Quadron is coming to an end. You're not getting rid of us in your personal life"
"I don't intend to. I guess I should go complete my pending work"
"You better. And BTW , I am scheduling your farewell party on Wednesday okay?"
"Sure , do I have to do a speech?"
"Obviously , there is no other choice in that matter"
"Sure Mam , see you around"
Hemant left her cabin and came to his. He looked around cherishing this space for his mind and his memory. This was a cabin he worked really hard to achieve. And now the time was coming close to say goodbye to this space.
In the evening , Disha walked into Hemant's cabin when the day's workpile done. Disha had a concerned look as Hemant welcomed her to sit.
"Disha , what brings you here today?"
"Boss , its just. Mam told me that they will be giving me your cabin and position in Quadron next week"
"Yes indeed , I could not see anyone else to fill my shoes"
Disha didn't respond but only sat there with a sadface. Hemant enquired regarding her situation.
"What is it Disha? Whats bothering you?"
"I don't know Boss , I feel like I am not ready. You know damn well I have made mistakes in the past"
"Yes you have , but they were rarest of the rare. You've been responsible in bulding great presentations for the company. Your readings never failed. And now it is time you start giving presentation than make one. Its time the protege becomes the mentor. You are more than ready"
Disha gave an optimistic smile hearing Hemant's warm words. Hemant soon noticed tears in her eyes.
"Why are you crying Disha?"
"Its because you are leaving sir. I always believed you would be here in this company for a long time. I even envisioned you sitting in the CCO chair in the future. But to see you go away this soon. It feels like a family member leaving"
"I am not leaving this company with a demotion Disha. I will be handling my own company now , if I could I would've taken you with me. But I cannot afford the package you recieve in Quadron right now. But regardless , I am only leaving Quadron. I am still in Mumbai , still around in a close proximity. No matter what the case , you can always call me when you feel stuck in your work okay? I will always be there when you need me"
"Thanks boss."
"In a week , I will not be your boss anymore"
"No , you will always be my boss"
Hemant felt pride hearing such gratitude from Disha as they talked about the farewell party arrangements.
That evening when he was visiting a cafe , he ended up running into an old college friend Dheeraj Ahlawat.
"HEMANT!"
"DHEERAJ!"
They hugged each other with great delight. Eventually they talked.
"You're back in Mumbai?"
"Obviously"
"Last I remember , you were boarding a train north for your military training"
"Yeah that. That went for just a few years. I left the force , now used to working here"
"Used to?"
"Lets just say I levelled up from employer to employee"
"What business?"
"Its manufacture , for now its in private military sector."
"Cool"
"How about you?"
"Oh I work in the Chartered Bank , just got transferred here last year. They've given me a place to stay in the posh Galaxy Apartments. If you are free now lets go there , I will make you my legendary tea"
"Definitely man"
Hemant soon drove to Galaxy Apartments. They arrived at his apartment , Hemant read the Room Number to be 1142. They walked in and Hemant was surprised that even though it looked slightly smaller than his own home , the place was spacious enough. Dheeraj worked on his tea as they did a casual talk.
"This is a nice place Dheeraj"
"I know right , I might plan to make it permanent. Probably bring Sonia here from Lucknow"
"Sonia?"
"Oh you don't know. Sonia is my beloved wife , we got married a year before last"
"Congratulations"
"Thanks"
"Does she work"
"Yeah , she is an engineer. Surprisingly mechanical"
"Wow , she is talented unlike you"
"Don't go there you back bencher. Don't forget I scored more marks than you"
"Hehe..."
"And what about you big dude"
"Oh , happily married for more than ten years now I think. Have a seven year old boy."
"Wow , my man is a daddy now. You were still a daddy in college if I am correct"
"Ehh , a different kind of daddy"
"So the mother of your boy , its not her isn't it?"
"If you mean Sanju then no. Its not her , I eventually found someone else whoes been living in my heart since"
"Always knew you and Sanjana wouldn't work"
"How?"
"Well , I can state it clearly. She was kind of a control freak , she used to boast about how she taught you to pleasure women"
"It is true though. Before her , I was just a moot. She is the one that stopped me from becoming a porn addict"
"Oh you don't need to remind us. Roughly 70% of the boys in the hostel was jealous of you. Sanjana was a force whenever she invaded our boys hostel"
"That is definitely some great memorable moment , I still won't forget how Vikas ran when his towel fell in the lobby when Sanjana walked in. It was the most hilarious sight"
"Of course , everyone called Rohit the playboy of the college. But you were no exception. Tell me Hemant , how many love letters did you recieve?"
"I don't know , I never read or counted them. I was committed to Sanjana and she was livid and always burned the letters everytime they came"
"Like I said , she was a bit freaky"
"Not freaky just possessive"
"And Sanjana was just your official girlfriend , there were other lady flings involving you"
"What? that is ridiculous"
"Oh please , Shilpa, Neetha , Samara , Reem , Tamanna , Niranjana , the list was on"
"Dheeraj I had no such flings with them. I was loyal to Sanjana in my college life"
"Uhuh , then someone in the boys hostel spread the rumor that you spent a night at Shilpa's home"
"That was because my bike got stuck , and I was given refuge. And it was the worst night for me because they had me sleeping in the open terrace with the mosquitoes drinking half of my blood"
"Alright then what about Neetha? Since that issue , boys were saying she would meet you often"
"Yeah but it wasn't romantic. She was way too expressive and wanted to show me gratitude. Nothing went beyond that"
"And what about Samara and Reem? there is a legend that you screwed them together one night at their hostel when you and Sanju had your first 'breakup' "
"Again fake. It was Sanju's idea. Samara and Reem were closeted lesbians and they wanted a night with each other. Their room had an extra extension dividing into two , so Sanju smuggled herself in the middle of the night to spend time with me while those ladies were in the other room. That whole breakup drama was Sanju's idea for that night"
"Wow , and Niranjana? They say you kissed her"
"No , Niranjana drowned at the Gymkhana pool. I gave her mouth to mouth to resusitate her. I wasn't kissing her"
"Unbelievable, but you simply cannot deny Tamanna now"
"Of course I can , we spend some nights together but it was purely for study purposes. If it wasn't for her I would've been a dropout"
"So nothing happened?"
"No"
"That is really weird. Considering her you know"
"You know what?"
"Oh shit , you didn't know?"
"Know what?"
"Hemant? Tamanna had a very deep crush on you. Everyone knows this"
Hemant was stunned with this new info.
"WHAT!"
"Yeah , when you and Sanjana officially became a couple. Tamanna drank alcohol for the first time in her life. Shilpa told me this because she was with her that day"
"UNBELIEVABLE!"
"That is not even the worst part"
"What is the worst part?"
"Do you know the second Valentines Day when you were almost caught in the girl's hostel and you had to eat the cake with the hostel warden since it was her birthday that day which gave you a good cover?"
"I will never forget that day."
"And then you guys planned to celebrate the V day that weekend?"
"Yes?"
"Well , Tamanna got news of this. And she made a deal with Monisha the girl next door to Sanjana's room to spend the night in her spot"
"But why?"
"Oh Hemant you stupid fellow. She wanted to hear you do the deed with her , Monisha complained the next day that Tamanna had spoiled the bed that night"
Hemant was more than just shocked. Now he understood why Tamanna always had that awkward look towards him on occasion.
"Wait , you're saying---"
"Exactly my man , Tamanna was in that room listening to you and Sanjana pleasuring herself. Crazy part was she didn't show any regret for doing it and spoiling Monisha's bunk with her deed"
"Wow , I cannot believe this"
"I can pretty easily. Its not like you were some average chump. You were the most ripped man in our batch. Multiple time archery medalist , cricketer , district level gold medalist in shooting. And above all , an avid music lover. You know the reason most boys in the hostel tolerated you is because you tend to find time for us as well. When you came with your guitar to the hostel roof. It was always an extravagant night"
Hemant reminisced those days. How the boys would be drunk and Hemant will be there with his guitar playing it singing english songs. He was the only student in the college that often promoted and was an ardent fan of American Country Music. Hemant felt great remembering those memories.
"Thanks Dheeraj , thank you for those memories."
"Oh don't thank me. Thank my neighbor , he is literally making my stay here reminisce my hostel days"
"Your neighbor? whats wrong?"
"I barely meet him man , he is one of the known businessman. Mr.Vikram Bajaj"
"Vikram Bajaj? you mean the BajajCorp Vikram Bajaj?"
"You know him?"
"In a way , my wife worked with him regarding a deal with her firm"
"Oh , right. This guy has this female visitor man , I believe she is his partner or something but my god. They are really extra loud some times when they're doing it , very reminiscent of you and Sanjana during my hostel hell"
"Really? Wow , I mean he is a handsome guy and a millionaire. Are you sure its just one lady?"
"Oh definitely , the women is all kinds of sexy. Pure milf energy , I've seen them swallow each other's mouths on the doorstep"
"Damn"
"I think he might be serious about her so very soon she might end up being a permanent resident here. And I hope I get a transfer by then or else this occasional torture of sex will be a regular thing"
Hemant remembered that Pranitha said the same thing about Vikram. That he had a fling with a woman in the city.
"Come on man , its their private life."
"Well they seem to have a different meaning of privacy if they want to be loud about it"
"Regardless, give them space. I propose using earplugs"
"I will definitely consider that"
Their conversation went on as they talked about other subjects and some other old memories. The next day evening , Hemant met up with Kunal at a pub , and this time Tamanna was there joining both of them.
"Oh here is the man of the hour"
"Me? really?"
"Well , you're an owner of a factory now. Technically you are now an industrialist"
"There is still a lot to do"
"Yet you are doing it. This is a start"
"That it is."
"BTW you planned a name for the company?"
Hemant's expression changed to a grin and later a smile. Hemant took a deep sigh as he said.
"Well...I already have. There was a special someone in my life. Sort of like a father figure , my archery coach Mr.Ramakant Achrekar. A retired General of Indian Army no longer with us anymore. Everytime he trained me , he would call me his "Yodha"(Warrior) , and to me that name was synonymous to my journey after. So I cannot help but give the apt name for it. So my company's name will be..."
Both Kunal and Tamanna waited with baited breaths to listen to his announcement. Hemant broke the suspense and revealed it.
"YOD......YOD Manufacturing Works Private Limited"
Kunal clapped in response as Tamanna too went along with it. They spend more time celebrating the special occasion in the pub. When it was time to leave , Hemant obliged to give lift to Tamanna to her place. Hemant still was remembering the thing Dheeraj said about Tamanna and her crush towards him.
They only talked casual talks until they reached her place's entrance. Tamanna got out after which Hemant asked the question he wanted to ask.
"Hey Tammu , I wanted to ask you something. Its a bit personal"
"Personal?"
"Well technically it involves me which is why"
"What do you wanna ask?"
"In college.....did you have a crush on me"
The moment Hemant said it , Tamanna's face flushed and she was startles for a few seconds not knowing whether to smile or be angry. Eventually Tamanna gained some composure.
"Who told you that.....you are overthinking yourself Hemant......it is ridiculous"
Saying that Tamanna walked away to her apartment. Hemant realized at that moment , she didn't deny the allegation one bit. Dheeraj was right , Hemant smiled about it realizing this interesting aspect. Hemant eventually drove off to his home.
(CHAPTER TO BE CONTD)
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