It was just yesterday that i was calmly sipping fresh juice and munching snacks. There is a now supposedly cold tea sitting idly on my table. I don't know why I get called for meetings when i am about to eat or drink something. This curse seems never ending. Meeting was set to inform us that our company would be participating in an international expo which will be held in our country's capital. And for that our CEO has hired an event management company with whom we have to coordinate. The roles and responsibilities of all the members were listed. I was dumbfounded when i found that i would be the one who will coordinate with the event management company manager . Now based on my experience that practically means I would be the one doing all the work. What was that event management company's name? A.. Kanekt!
Let me search it in internet. Wow they have conducted so many events for all these VIPs! Movie stars, sports stars, Soap opera stars, politicians, singers... the list seems endless. How much did our company spend for hiring them?! I am sure it would be more than my lifelong earnings. It's been just 5 years since this company established and look where it is now.
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I was preparing dinner when i received a call from a familiar number. Why is he calling me at this hour? Is my nightmare going to turn into a reality? The 8 minutes conversation ended by me saying 'ok'. I had anticipated this. It was my House owner who very politely asked me to move out by month end as he intends to sell this place.
I dial another number.
"Niharika!"
"What happened Kavya?"
"My house owner has asked me to move out by month end. He is selling this place!"
"You knew that a call like this would come sooner or later right?!"
"Ya, but i am yet to find a good place which would be near to my office."
"Are you serious? You seriously think you can get an appartment in that area with your budget? Just go and stay at that working women's hostel we saw last month"
"I didn't like the attitude of that hostel lady! I am already fed-up with my boss and I don't want another version of him. Infact I felt my boss is much more better."
"Then get ready to stay as a paying guest. Let's go that place where Richa's cousin used to live as a paying guest"
"ok"
Niharika and I have been friends for 5 years which started through social media. We have often thought of renting a place together but then either the distance for our respective work place would be more or the rent would be more. She currently stays nearby her company along with 2 of her colleagues Richa and Neelam.
Richa's cousin used to live in J.J colony which is just 2 stops away from our company. She did have a good staying experience but the only thing is that the house lady has OCD. I don't think that would be a problem as the one that i deal with in office is worse. Temporarily that's the only option left with me.
I didn't feel like continuing with my dinner preparation. So i ordered Noodles and Gobi Manchurian to enhance my mood. I always believe that a good food can cure bad mood.