After the third ring Yuma answered the call with a growl and an evil glint in his eyes.
" What crime did my ancestors commit now that you decided to personally call me this early morning Mrs. Shergil ?? "
The caller was Kadumberi Shergil (nee. Bose) who was the wife of Vikram Shergil. She too was a core founder member and under Aahil she founded Winx which is currently the world's number one super luxury clothing brand with more than thirty designers from various countries blending various culture and unique techniques with endless inspiration which made it simply irresistible. Along side Winx she also founded the currently world's leading jewellery brand Alfea whose set up is similar to Winx again making its designs most unique. Both of these companies worked under the Unova Group of Companies.
" YUMA KOCHI !! WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU UPTO THIS TIME??? WHY ON EARTH AM I BEING TOSSED AROUND LIKE A PIECE OF LUGGAGE IN THE ECONOMIC CLASS . AND WHY IS IT THAT HEAD BUTLER GAURAV HAS NO REASONABLE ANSWER FOR YOUR ACTIONS. WHAT'S COOKING IN THAT HEAD OF YOURS?? I SWEAR IF THIS IS ONE OF TRICKS TO GET ME YOU'LL PAY DEARLY YUMA... MARK MY WORDS??"
Kadumberi could barely control her anger already that moment. She practically yelled at Yuma over the phone.
Yuma had to move away his phone to avoid damage to his ears from the loud screaming while he tried not to laugh, imagining what she might look like right now.
This was Kadumberi and Yuma's unique style to which none actually spoke or interfered. The cat and dog fight started the moment they came face to face with each other eighteen years ago and is still on with neither party backing down. As to why they fight , people doubt if even they know why they fight.
" I feel sorry for the other passengers around you. They must be suffering from a headache already. I was going to give you an explanation but since you said that this was one of my tricks, it means you don't appreciate my kindness so I'll hang up now" Yuma spoke in a nonchalant tone as he heard the announcement in the background and could easily guess her location.
" Yuma I dare you to hang up on me and what's with your kindness attitude ?? You think I don't know you enough ?? " Kadumberi threatened him.
" Then you should know that I don't like people slacking on the job. Since your call is not work related then their is no need for me to waste my time with you. All you have to do is answer the Young Master. Good bye " Yuma said in a rudely polite manner not feeling least bit threatened.
" Hold it Mister!! What do you mean by slacking off?? " Kadumberi was reaching her limits and Yuma was having the upper hand.
" You were suppose to submit your report by this morning which I have yet to receive. If that's not slacking off then what is might I ask?? " Yuma was getting better and better in pressing Kadumberi's wrong buttons.
Ironically, the person Yuma wanted to call after entering his quarter was Kadumberi, as he needed the report from her. But with their cat dog relationship he was too annoyed to do so . When she made the call herself ,how can he resist settling their score.
" Mister Know-it-all , for your kind information I have already sent you my report in your mail. Do be kind to check it. And also expect a salary deduction for slacking off on your job "
What ??
He checked his phone and indeed he had received Kadumberi's mail but that was in between their conversation.
' Sneak brat ... You did this on purpose '
" Not cool Kadumberi.. Not cool. You will pay for this sneak attack." Yuma gritted his teeth over the phone to which Kadumberi only replied in laughter.
" Anyways since you slandered me on slacking off on the job I will let you know that I have backed both the diamond consignments from South Africa.
Yours truly has completed and sent the project ' Over The Horizon ' movie .
Our 'Peheli ' collection was a huge success and earned a super profit thanks to the jewellery exhibition.
And last but not the least we have Eshan Lauren the actress of Peheli as our brand ambassador for India. "
Kadumberi reported haughtily .
" Now since you are on the short end of the stick I expect a very detail explanation "
Yuma was both impressed and annoyed at the same time. Impressed because it was really tricky to get both the consignments from South Africa and annoyed at her sneak attack.
" Fine you win... "
[ Passengers flying from Mumbai to Dehradun please report to get no 7B for boarding ]
Yuma was about to spill but was rudely interrupted by the flight announcement much to his delight.
" Hahaha... Serves you right. Now that's what I call Karma. " Yuma never felt so victorious in his life. Even lady luck was on his side today.
" Don't you talk about Karma with me ,you ugly pig " Kadumberi's was red as a boiling shrimp while streaming with anger inside out .
" Its Father's orders. He wants to make Master go back to his childhood home that he stayed with his mother until she died. He believes that it will at least bring back some of his memories about Madam.
He believes that in those years that Madam spent with master she has left some clues that will help us locate her family or even Master's father.
Also he has found a suitable 'Tamer' for Master. "
Hearing Yuma's words Kadumberi's mind went blank. It took about a whole minute for her to process what she just heard and then
" WHAT?? GO TO NATH VILLA ?? IMPOSSIBLE!!
Yuma that place is a reck.... As if a tornado hit it. "
" You can be more sociable of you stop shouting in my ears " Yuma was getting a earache from all of Kadumberi's shouting.
Kadumberi continued, paying no heed to Yuma's complaints. " Seeing that place with my own eyes I have a hint what might have happened to Oberoi Aunty back then. But I seriously hope that I am wrong about it . It still makes me sick when it try to remember it. It's an old and scary memory.
Father found her burnt body in front of the villa ,there were traces of acid on her body. As a woman I hope my intuition is wrong.
I don't know what to think anymore. On one hand I want him to get back his memories for it is about time, but on the other hand I'm not sure if he will be able to handle the truth .
Oh!! listen I need to hang up now but be sure to be at tip top shape for this mistress of yours is going to be a sure deal. Bye "
Kadumberi hung up after voicing her concerns but what confused Yuma was the mistress part.
' How come she is so confident about it ??' he thought with a raised eyebrow. His instincts told him something's definitely fishy about the candidate.
But he didn't have the energy to ponder over it for felt his life span has shortened by atleast ten years after the call .
He stared at his phone for a minute or so and decided to make a phone call but alas someone once again beat him to it.