Jaipur , Rajasthan
Veeransh entered the HQ of VR empire . Despite having his own family business he chose to build his own empire . It took many sleepless nights ,many sacrifices to complete his dream . He is the most powerful businessman of all over the globe now . Every staff bowed their heads down in respect with a mixed of fear .
He just straight went to his cabin which was on the 30th floor , his PA and best friend Mr. Neil Ahuja told him about his schedule .
"Sir you have 5 meetings today ,and a dinner with Mr.Birla ,that's all for today " Neil said . Veeransh nodded then started doing his works .
He was checking the files for the upcoming meeting when his best friend Moksh called ,they met at a business party ,from then their friendship started .
"Hello bro ,how are you ?" Moksh asked .
" Hm " He replied and Moksh understood he said good .
"Perfect ,I have a invitation for you ,and this time I won't hear no ,you already broke my heart by not coming to my wedding ,I still didn't forgive you " Moksh dramatically said .
" I - " He was just going to give his short reply , because he knew Moksh would brag the same thing untill he is satisfied. He was on an important business trip so he could not attend his wedding , it has been many days and he still couldn't stop complaining about it .
"Yeah yeah I know now you will say I had a important business meeting so I couldn't come ,but this time I won't hear anything . You have to come with your family to my hometown North Kolkata for Durga Puja " Moksh said .
" Ok , I'll come " He sighed . He knew this time he will not hear anything.
" Bye bro " Moksh said .
"Bye" He cut the call and called Neil .
" Neil I want you to complete all your pending work before 20 October, we will be going Kolkata .And prepare the meeting room ,I don't want any mistakes ,mind my words . " He informed Neil .
"Ok sir" Neil said ; he knew that he stayed calm every time but , a total destroyer when he gets angry .
The employee also says that if someone has seen his smile then he is lucky because it's rare .
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Maybe this trip has something store for him , maybe it will change his life . Because good thing always takes time . Maybe his 28 year of calm life will be turned upside down by the entry of a 5'5" height certain someone .
On the other side
North kolkata ,kolkata
Aadhira was in her chamber checking her patients . She deals with different kinds of patients , helps people learn to cope with stressful situations, overcome addictions, manage their chronic illnesses, and tests and assessments that can help diagnose a condition . The irony was being single psychologist herself she gives people solution to their relationship problems .
"ah, I'm tired " Aadhira said messaging her head in breaktime .
" May I come in ,ma'am " someone asked in a playful tone .
"yes ,please " she also said in the same tone .
It was none other than her soul friend Ahana . They are that school friend ,every other friend left their group ,but these two are stuck for lifetime .
"Let's go I'm hungry " she said , a tired sigh left her lips .
"when you are not " Ahana said well known to her foodie bestie .
"haha funny ,let's go " Aadhira got up from her seat and went with Ahana to the cafeteria.
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" Let's go for puja shopping " Aadhira said while munching her food .
"Weren't you tired!" Ahana asked raising a brow .
" Well ,not for shopping " she said ,smiling cheekily.
After getting a positive nod from her friend,she get up excitedly but her clumsy ass stumble upon .
" Careful ,idiot " Ahana said ,after seeing her friend's clumsiness .
After completing their work they went shopping after that they went home .
Next day
Today is the auspicious mahalaya . Like every year Aadhira and other members woke up at 4.00 in the morning . After freshening up they all sat together in the drawing room , Meera ji, Aadhira's mother blew the shankha ( conch-shell) three times then Moksh , Aadhira's elder brother played the mahisasur mardini on the radio .
After hearing it they moved towards the hall where the idol of Durga ma is . On this auspicious day the "Chakshudan" means offering eyes to Durga will be done . Their most senior artist drew the eyes of ma durga . The sounds of shankha and dhak blew in the hall as the auspicious work was done .
After that they all did their breakfast which contains luchi (puffed bread, fried in oil, made from flour) and alur dum(potato curry ) . Then they all went to their work . From sasthi their holiday will start .
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It's the afternoon now , the city lights will be turned on after sometime ; the kolkata city already adorned with lights , giving the festive look to the city . The pandal artists are giving the pandals the last touch . The competition of the themes are already seen . Enjoying the view of the festive look Aadhira is on her way to the orphanage .
" Pariiiiii " the children shouted seeing her , they were playing in the courtyard . They call her Pari.
She crouched down and took them in a group hug .
" How are you all my babies " She asked them . They are so cute anyone will fall in love with this little creatures .
" We are good parii ,but we miss you why didn't you come " They asked her .
" Aww I miss you all too , that's why I bought gifts for you all . " She gave them the gifts and chocolates.
Their eyes twinkles seeing the chocolates .
"Thank you parii " They all said together in their cute voice making me chuckle .
" Welcome my little princes and princesses , so where is my kissie " She asked them playfully .
Each one came and gave her a kiss on her cheek making her giggle . She also returned their kisses .
Then they shared the gifts and chocolates between them .
Aadhira went to Ishika who came outside after hearing the loud voices . She is a sweet lady . She is an administrative member of the orphanage , she takes care of all the childrens here and manage the donations which they get from people .
" Subho mahalaya ishi " Aadhira wished her .
" Subho mahalaya Aadhi " Ishika replied her .
" So how is everything going " Aadhira asked fondly looking at the childrens playing .
" Everything is going good . Just the kids became too naughty . All thanks to you " Ishika said in her fake stern voice .
" If they don't do naughtiness now , when they will do it . Let them be " with a playful look Aadhira replied to her . Ishika shook her head at her reply with a wide smile .
Then Aadhira gave her the gift which she brought for her .
" Thank you Ma'am " Ishika said saluting her . Aadhira also saluted her . They both broke into laughter after that .
" So did you find your prince charming " Ishika asked wiggling her eyebrows.
" Nah , you know I'm expensive . That's why my prince charming is building a castle for me , that's why he is taking time . " Aadhira playfully told her .
"You and your daydreams will never end" Ishika said hitting her shoulder playfully .
" Ok ok bye now , enjoy Durga puja well . I'll come soon " Aadhira said . Then they both bid bye to each other .
Aadhira went to the kids and hugged each of them and bid bye to them .
But who knows maybe a 6'3" feet someone will come as her prince charming and make her the queen of his empire .
~ Glossary
Mahalaya : Mahalaya, which occurs seven days before Durga Puja, signals the arrival of Durga, the Goddess of supreme power. It serves as an invocation or invitation for the mother goddess to descend to Earth.
Mahisasur mardini : Mahisasura Mardini (Bengali: เฆฎเฆนเฆฟเฆทเฆพเฆธเงเฆฐเฆฎเฆฐเงเฆฆเฆฟเฆจเง,The Annihilation of the Demon) is a hugely popular early radio programme have been broadcasted since 1930 in All India Radio (AIR) program which is a beautiful two-hour audio montage of Chandipath (chanting from Chandi) recitation from the scriptural verses of Sri Sri Chandi or Durga Saptashati, Bengali devotional songs, classical music and a dash of acoustic melodrama. Birendra Krishna Bhadra who will always be remembered for making Mahalaya memorable the magical voice behind the "Mahisasura Mardini."
Chakshudan : This ritual has a special significance as it marks the final touch in embellishing the deity and puts life into the clay Idol. Only a senior member from the artisan community is allowed to draw the eyes of the Goddess.
Sasthi : the sixth day of worshipping ma Durga .
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