Parallel Collision

Phase-3

In 'Vox'  workspace,

(Vikram enters into writer's floor)

Vik: Shyam... where is the final draft on the pharma story? I thought you had completed it

Sh: It didn't pass legal Vikram and Board didn't sign off on it. Apparently, it's too defamatory

Vik: Well, last I checked I was still the Editor-in-chief of 'Vox' and the publisher of 'Amethyst'. So I say it's on. (yells at shyam)

Sh: Okay. As you say Boss. I'll mail it to the team right away.

Vik: Good for you. The Board needs to know this, if they wanted to be in the news business. 'Vox' go after the true events, heavy exposes of politics and bold shocking news stories.

(After saying it he moved out with rage)

Vikram barged into Conference Room and glares at the man seated at center.

That man: Meeting is over (announces)

(Everyone moves out of the room)

Vik: This is my magazine, built on my reputation Das.

Das: But this is not your publishing house, you are not the chairperson here.

Vik: What's the point? To undermine my editorial decisions? Because the legal dept. is just a excuse for you to stop me.

Das: The point is, why don't you write good about government and politicians?

Vik: I voice out truth. Vox is voice of people. And will fight for truth. I never let someone to take my integrity.

Das: Ohhh... so you think you are a crusader? You are a vigilante. There is difference.

Vik: I'd rather be a vigilante than be someone's puppet! (Yells in rage) (Calming himself he softly looks at das)
Stand by me Das. That's the least I expect from you...

Das: I can't.... and i will not report this conversation to any other Board members, this is the least i can do for you.
(He moves out of conference room leaving raged vikram alone)

Later that evening,

Vikram arrages a short meeting with 'Vox' writers
(Addresses everyone)
Vik: The Board, our own people want to stop us.  So, what should we do now? Be scared? Should we sit idle? (Everyone nods No)
Vik: Never. We are going to go all out with a kind of Journalism for which 'Vox' is known for. Bold and shocking news stories with raw content.

We are gonna investigate and get those true stories.

(Everyone discusses with eachother, one among  the writer rises)

Writer: Sir! I have a content...

Vik: Go on..

Writer: We are becoming world's number one rape country and on the other hand women can't even protest against rape without being voilently attacked! (vikram listens to her keenly)

Vik: That's our story Aysha. (addresses everyone) lets give women a voice to express their dissent. Let us be their voice. So, the topic is " No safe country for women".
And Aysha will lead the story. (vikram nods at aysha) Now, get back to work guys.

In CM's Office,

Afternoon,

Sam: Arun is there any other meeting pending?

Ar: No mam. You just need to sanction few papers for women safety measure as we discussed this morning.

Sam: Okay. Then join me for lunch..

Arun: I'll be right back
(Inside Sam's office room while having lunch)

Sam: So??

Ar: Ena so?

Sam: Epdi podhu unakum Ayshakum?

Ar: Ada nee vera ava romba busy. Sometimes enake doubt varudhu iva writer dhana ila sleepercell ahnu (sighs) (sam laughs)

Sam: Hy kindle pannadha ava work la dedicated ah iruka

Ar: ena dedicated ah irundhu ena use (sighs) she is unable to rise there it seems

Sam: Why? "Amethyst"  is good publishers right? Then what?

Ar: As usual Politics inside the Board, and they have shifted her to 'Vox' last year. 'Vox' join panni she haven't written any hot selling stories.

Sam: hmm.. Maybe getting delayed for the best pola. Ask her to explore more with public she might get a spark

Ar: hmm.... solren
(After lunch they headed to their respective work)

Later Evening, (at sam's office room)

Sam: Arun andha women safety measures fund sanction panniten. Let me know further progress of these measures.

Ar: Okay(Arun gets a call so he excuses himself)

After ending it he came inside with a happy face

Sam: ena arun mogathula oru polivu theridhu ena visayam?

Ar: Aysha dhan call panna....(smiles)

(Sam waits for him to continue further)

Ar: New articleku ava topic ah approve panni irukangalam and guess what she is leading the story

Sam: wow!.. Na dhan sonnen la getting delayed for the bestnu (smiles at him)

Ar: indeed true...

Sam: na wish pannen nu solu

Ar: sure.

Sam: innum yen man inga nikura? Un aalu sumave sincere sigaamani ipo lead vera inniku vita nee thirumba avakuda pesave pala vaaram aagum (packs his bag with his tab and files) veetuku poi refresh aagi avala dinner kootitu po (draging him from chair)  2 years ah love pandra... innum idhukuda therila (slaps his head playfully)
(Arun smiles at her and asks)

Ar: ena kalaaichadhu podhum. Oorukelam love advice kudukringale madam epo commit aaguradha idea??

Sam: Arun u know me right? Yen situationayum enayum purinjikura aaluku na enga poradhu?
And more over enalam yaaru love pannuva?

Ar: adipaavi... (keeps his palm on his mouth indicating his shock) State woman ah state crush ah maathi oru oruthanum tweet potutu irukan. Aana nee unalam yaaru love pannuva nu kekura?

Sam: look arun adhu just attraction and admiration. En work la impress aagi adhuku avanga thara complimentah dhan na paakuren. Commitment ngradhu life full ah vennum and it has nothing to do with popularity. Limelightla iruka apo mattum ilama, na odanji pora apo oru support system ah kooda irukanum. (softly smiles) So, apdi oru person ah meet panna paakalam. Ipo nee kelambu un dateku. (pushes him out from her cabin)

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