Chapter - 34 - Deep within

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'It's now or never', he thought to himself. Prakash was in his cabin with deep thoughts. He was managing his family business for nearly 25 years. Though his brother started the company and worked hard for the company, it was Prakash who stabilized the company after the death of Ranjan. He don't know anything about the rules set out for the company for nearly one year after his brother's unfortunate dismissle. But when they were about to sign a contract, the legal team pointed out the condition that the authorized signatory was with Chitra and Vijay. At that time he accepted it and put forth of his efforts to bring up the company. But when the years passed, he felt like a mere employee for getting authorisation from Chitra and Vijay to sign any of the deals. His close friends mocked him for this, but he had not taken it as a serious one till the events happened at the party. The taunting of his beloved wife, Vanitha irked him more and even he went to Chitra for the actions of explanation but he was royally ignored by her.

A small gap is what the demon needs to mess up with our mind and Prakash had that, letting in the evil thoughts to be filled up in his mind. He decided to take up the control from Chitra starting from their household. He was disturbed by the knocking of door.

"Yes, come in", he replied.

"Sir", he heard a familiar voice so looked up from the file and saw the familiar face.

"Oh come on Shankar, how many times I have told you to call me uncle", Prakash replied and gestured him to take the seat.

"It won't be appropriate sir", he replied with a chuckle and sat in front of Prakash. Shankar is Vanitha's nephew. He joined the company by the recommendation of Prakash as a trainee in legal department.

"Sir, I came here to disclose an important fact about Authorised Signatory", Shankar said without wasting the time. If Prakash climb up the ladder in this company, Shankar will also be benefitted. He could get a promotion as head of the legal team.

"Hmm go ahead", Prakash replied closing his file.

"You are the authorized signatory, if Vijay and Chitra are not available for 10 days or more", Shankar presented his finding before his beloved uncle.

"What", Prakash whispered. Nobody have informed him about this fact, even Chitra and Vijay. In the past, he have waited for many days to sign a deal if both were not available. His anger reached its peak making him fisting his palm firmly.

"It's that true?", Prakash questioned.

"Yes sir. I have taken a photo of the condition and have forwarded to your number", Shankar replied. Even he was bewildered to find such a clause in the legal side.

Chitra was getting ready to leave when she heared someone knocking at the door.

"Yes, come in", she said continued packing her things.

"Mam"

Chitra looked up hearing a familiar voice with a smile.

"Dr.Naetra, I heared you are in a surgery", Chitra said and gestured her to sit.

"Yes mam, I finished the surgery and it was successful", Naetra said with a smile taking a chair to sit.

"Mam, you called for me", Naetra asked.

When she came out of the OT, she was informed that Chitra was looking for her. She rushed here as soon as she got freshened up. She was surprised to hear from Chitra. It's been many days, she had joined the hospital but never once she was summoned by her higher authority. She was slightly worried but when she saw the smile on Chitra's face she felt relaxed.

"Yes", Chitra replied with a kind smile.

"I want you to accompany me for a conference", Chitra continued.

Naetra was surprised to hear that. It will be a great opportunity to attend a conference.

"Me?", Naetra asked with uncertainty.

"Yes, usually Karthik will attend conference with me but now I want you to attend this with me",  Chitra replied calmly and stiffening of Naetra while she mentioned Karthik was also noted by Chitra.

"Okay mam, It will be great opportunity for me to accompany you", Naetra replied with a smile. She was happy that she can learn some new things from this conference. In the past though she had received invites for such conference, she avoided going there. And at certain point of time she had not received any such invites. She was not bothered too.

"Okay then, Come to my home with your luggage after finishing  your duties tomorrow", Chitra replied and took her bag to leave.

"Mam,how can I come to your home?", Naetra said with shock.

"Hmm, we have an early morning flight. It will be convenient for us to board the flight", Chitra replied.

Chitra continued,

"I heard your house is far away from our home and in the opposite direction of the airport. Hence I suggested you to stay at our home for a night", Chitra finished with a smile.

"Okay mam. I will come to your home tomorrow", Naetra said with a smile. Chitra didnot left any choice to her. And she has to agree, all Chitra said was true. It will be  headache to go to airport from her place in the early morning.

"Okay, let's take a leave then", Chitra said and they both walked towards the exit door engaging in small talks.

Vijay was pacing in his room with a frown. He was out of his office for more than a week and he had not received any reports from the officials working under him. He had attended such conferences in the past too. All those working under him had reported to him in the past. He was wondering what might have happened. Adding to his worry, Sashi was also attending a similar conference in a different city. Sashi was relived from the special case two days back and was urged to attend the conference. Sashi was also worried about these things. They were on the verge on finding the culprit of the drug trafficking case and at the last minute they were made to attend the conference. 'They planned were well', Vijay concluded with a smirk.
In the middle of all these, certain someone too occupied his mind. His mind was worried and occupied with her thoughts. He felt a little relieved after his small talk with Mazhi. His heart skipped a beat, when  he heard Mazhi saying that her Ma too was missing him. He smiled at his thoughts.

'You are distracted once again', his inner voice mocked him making him to sigh. But he don't know that he will meet Kavitha in such a place the next time he meet her.

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