Luckiest One?

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[THE NEXT MORNING]

[Sunlight filtered through the curtains, casting a warm glow over Veera's apartment. He lay sprawled on his bed, sleeping deeply, a peaceful expression on his face.]

[In his sleep, Veera clutched a pillow tightly, snuggling into it as if it were a teddy bear. He was mumbled it incoherently, a soft smile was playing on his lips. His hand occasionally flopped over the side of the bed, fingers twitching as if chasing a dream.]

[His phone buzzed on the bedside table. Veera groaned, rolling over and pulling the covers over his head. The phone buzzed again, persistent.]

Veera: (mumbling) Mmmmm..Veera is slee......

[Reluctantly, he peeped out from under the covers, fumbling for the phone. He knocked it off the bedside table and it fell on the floor with a soft thud.]

Veera: (sleepy) Oh.... Come on...

[Groaning again, he stretched his arm down, patting around until he found it. After he got the phone he put the phone over his ear without noticing the name.]

[In voice call]

Veera: (still sleepy) Mmmmm.... Who's this?

Person: Good Morning my boy! I hope I didn't wake you.

[Hearing the familiar voice his eyes widened, and he quickly strengthened his voice.]

Veera: (rubbing his eyes) Ummm Good Morning Madhav Sir! What happened Sir? Is everything alright?

Madhav Sir: (with excitement) No Veera. There's a serious problem.

Veera: What Sir? (in a nervous tone) Sir, is there any issue in our department?

Madhav Sir: Yes Veera. It's a big issue. (Very silently).

Veera: Sir, please tell me. I.... I'll fix whatever it will be.

Madhav Sir: Actually Veera, the problem is based on you.

Veera: What!!!! What have I done, Sir?

Madhav Sir: Ummmmm......... Veera...

Veera: Sir, please don't be silent. Just tell me sir.

[Veera lay down straight and he was literally sweating.]

Madhav Sir: Actually I've promoted you to the Senior Field Operative, my boy! (Smirking)

[Veera sat up straight, the last remnants of sleep disappearing instantly. His hair was tousled, sticking up in odd directions, making him look like a child who'd just woken from a nap.]

Veera: (surprised and happy) What!!! I.... I mean really?

Madhav Sir: (smiling) Yes, my Little Agent.

Veera: But.... How... I mean... Is there any specific reason.

Madhav Sir: From the 1st day of your training I've been watching you. Veera, you're the pride of INDIAN RAW. Your performance at the factory was exemplary. You've earned this.

Veera: (grinning) Thank you, sir. I won't let you down.

Madhav Sir: I know you won't, Veera. See you soon.

Veera: Sure Sir.

Madhav Sir: Ummm... Veera?

Veera: Sir!

Madhav Sir: Don't forget that now you've to work with me from today. So, be serious. Right Veera?

Veera: Sure Sir.

[Veera was trying to control his unconscious laugh.]

Madhav Sir: Are you laughing?

Veera: (be serious) No.... No Sir.

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