” How can you live high life if you do not wear high heels….?? ”
— I Hate Recommendations —
Location : Ishwari Mansion
Ishwari and radha rani were lesuirly sitting on the huge sofas chitchatting about their daily soap operas . More than 20 years of togetherness has brought both of them closer and hence shared every good and bad between them…..
Suddenly Nikki who had gone out to meet Rithwik barged into the house and directly ascended the stairs tightly shutting her room door……!!
Ishwari and radharani did not understand her action and even felt afraid….. Both of them knocked her room repeatedly pleading to open but to no avail…… Ishwari grew impatient as they heard Nikki’s loud cries and sobs….
Nikki was a very jovial girl who used to spread laughter in the house and this behaviour of hers confused both of them…..!! Now ishwari had no option except calling Dev to whose words Nikki will never say a ” No ”
In her room Nikki tried controlling tears as Rithwik words ringed like a bee in her ears…. She had no idea what to do and simply kept on weeping like a small kid……
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Location : Fab India
Getting down the spiral stairs ; I could see many of the girls resume their work for a moment to just have a look at him…..!! As we pass through the cubicles everyone ( espp the girls ) chirp him good morning to which he passed sweet smiles making some of them even blush……!!
He indeed had got a perfect smile and charismatic look which made him appear like a Hollywood Hero…..!!
” Whatever…..; I like only bollywood hero’s and all he wants is just to be a center of attraction among these lady employees……!! ” ; I said to myself letting out a audible huff of disappointment…..
On reaching the end of the stairs there were two white double doors with golden handles. It was stunning and once they were opened it was breath taking. The room was gigantic and seemed never ending……. The mild sunrays of the morning entering from the wide glass windows had lit the huge room brightly giving it a natural look….
There were hundreds of cloth setups and Manikins neatly arranged in rows along with a long stage for models to walk down and strut their designs….. He said that it was called as the ” Designer’s Room ” and it will be our working space for the next 3 months….. I was happy and excited at the same time
He showed some of the best designed clothes and fabric collections mentioning every simple detail about it. I was amazed by passion he had for fashion just like me…… Unlike many other bosses who boast about themselves; He praised all his employees who had designed such fine pieces and that really left a positive impression on all of us…… May be on me the most…….
He introduced all of us to 5 fashion experts / trainees who looked very professional and talented. Before exiting the huge room ; He said that the interview would be beginning in 15 minutes and we must be ready with out portfolio….
As all the 15 new faces including me sat outside his cabin ; a heavy air of curiosity and impatience hung in the room….. Endless chain of questions on what he would ask me ran like a wild best in brain . I wished if my thoughts had a off switch……!!
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Suddenly my mobile screen came into life displaying dada’s number. He had called me during office hours which means something was really wrong……
“Hello Dada, etaki…. Sab Kuch teekh toh hai na…??”
” Haan sona ; Par…”
“Par……..kya Dada…bolo…”
” Woh…. Woh…. Baba ka pension khatam ho chuka hai aur ghar ka rent ; vehicle ka EMI ; Dadi ki medicines baaki hai…. ”
I cut him from saying further…. ” Are ; itni si baat hai ; aap mat sochiyee mein hu naa….. sona ko trust nahi karte ho kya Dada?? ”
” Bohot trust karta hun sukdi….. Isiliyse meine pehele tumhe call kiya…..”
” Acha aapka ka naya business kaise chal raha hai…??”
” Koi sponsors nahi mil raha hai…. Par mein pura koshish kar raha hun sona….mil jaaye ga….tu mera tension mat le…. Pehele ye bata ki tumhara interview kaise tha..?? ”
” Bohot lambi kahani hai dada. ; Shaam ko vedio chat mein Sab Kuch batadungi…..abhi mein busy hun…… Bye….”
I say ending the call.
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Tina comes and says its my turn next. I entered His cabin for the first time ; He was already seated behind his black executive chair , waiting for me…!! I felt a bit relived seeing baldev Sir on a similar black chair next to him who offered me a seat.
I immediately took the seat and placed the blue colour file infont of them which had my professional details… Dev went through them and I could notice the expression on his face turning into anger……!!
Actually only those who have qualified their masters were selected as an intern in Fab India. But since my masters certificate has the word RESTRICTED in bold black letters on them ; It was a bad idea to attach it with the other details.
” So Ms.Sonakshi Bose ; I find no reason in interviewing you…. As you are clearly Rejected because I HATE RECOMMENDATIONS…….!!”
He said shocking both me and baldev sir….
I felt insulted by his statement. I sat there with my arms crossed together and swallowed a lump in my throat ; with tears starting to pool up in my eyes. I took my profile back and was about to vanish from the the glass room when suddenly I remembered Dada’s phone call.

NO……!! I ain’t back off…..!! I love my family to infinity and I understand how important this job is to my family. I’m aware of the fact that just Baba’s pension is not enough ; Even Dada needs money for his business….
I just can’t put my ego at first place and destroy my familys peace and happiness. I’m a fighter and I’ll crack this interview….. At any cost….!!
I hold back my tears and manage to say in a confident tone
” If certificates are really that important to measure ones talent ; in that case I’m ready to go out . But I’m sure you will be on the loosing end Mr. Dev Dixit….”
I was about to get up and Just in time baldev sir speaks in favour of me…..
” Dev; I think you must give this girl a second chance…. She is really talented and hard working too. I have no idea why you are rejecting her with no proper reason…..”
” No proper reason……!! Its very clear in front of our eyes and I even don’t work with people who pick up random fights and fuss with things………” He again makes a sarcastic reply
” Its okay beta ; but at least for my sake you have to agree….” Baldev sir forces him.
” You have only 2 minutes Ms.Sonakshi……. Let’s play it easy….. Very easy……..10 questions ; 120 seconds….. AND 1 wrong answer ; you’ll be OUT of the job……” He says looking directly into my eyes.
For the first time I manage to directly look into his eyes. They were dark black resembling the royal black colour of Raven…!! There was immense hope and confidence in those eyes……!!
As cold as the ice which can melt a rushing volcano……. Hot as helium in the sun….. Deep as a Nirvana…… As a burning flame…..!! Easy to see but hard to play……!!

” I’ll surely make your 120 seconds worthy sir…..!! ” I say taking back my seat in front of him.
” Your time starts now…..” He says starting the turquoise coloured time stopper on his huge table…..
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