Hangover VI

(...refer to previous posts for earlier part) 

“Tu jahan jahan Chalega, mera Saaya saath hoga” the voice of Lata Mangeshwar filled the Conference Hall completely. I had dimmed the lights purposefully to make it sound more divine. Tell you something; had it been any other formal corporate meeting, I might have been hanged for playing songs in the middle of an important meeting, but then a “creative presentation” has its own advantages...

“Nice song, Karan..... but where’s the idea” Mr Chairman interrupted. “Thanks Sir, it’s one of my favourites too. And more importantly it carries the ‘Big idea’........ What is the most basic attribute a customer expects from his network provider? No prizes here; its the uninterrupted network. Our new campaign will highlight and position ‘Vodatel’ as a premium network which is always with you and never fails..” I completed the most important speech for the evening. It was silent for next couple of minutes. I took a glass of water and tried to look convinced all throughout. What followed was a clap from the Chairman and guess what everyone had to just follow. “Brilliant idea, let’s have a 360 campaign on the same”, I had hit the jackpot. “Thanks Sir, I will show you the storyboard soon” it was time to unlock the bow.

“Well done my boy” Mr Bannerjee slapped my butt while I was having lunch. It’s very irritating of him to do so, though it generally means he’s happy. “Anything for you, Sir”, I raised a toast of water. “Don’t be boring Karan. You deserve a Champaign today”. “I know Sir, but I will skip it. I can still feel yesterday’s hangover”, it again reminded me of Latika. “Hey Karan, what a pitch man; I am impressed” Maya gave me that look while putting her hand on my shoulder. “Ahem, I will excuse you guys” Mr Bannerjee was at it again. “Thanks Maya, it was a team effort though..” I was modest this time. “That’s so sweet of you to say that” she almost hugged me. (btw Maya is my colleague. She’s around 28, few extra pounds, nice features, claims to be single, very moody but somehow always kind to me).

“Well if you keep encouraging me like this, maybe few more accounts will be in” I was in mood of some fun now. “You naughty boy... So where’s the party now. It calls for celebration” she wouldn’t let it pass. “Hmmm....let’s plan around the weekend”
(to be continued..)

Hangover V

(...refer to previous posts for initial part)

“Karan, I wanted to meet you ever since our last meeting...” she said while giving a shy smile. “Really....” I asked while playing with her long tresses. “I missed you too..Latika”, I whispered in her ears. I could smell her beautiful hair. “I wanted to say a lot of things that night but somehow couldn’t”, just remembered her Rambo brother for a moment. “I wanna confess you something”, she was upto something. “I am listening....” I knew what she wanted to say.

“Saale hosh mein aa”, her voice almost changed suddenly. “What....” I wasn’t expecting this. “Romeo ke pote....its 9.30 already, I am leaving for office..” now I recognised it finally. “Amit....it’s you...shit yaar”, I said while getting out of bed. “Come out of you dream land, time to romance your boss; Mr Banerjee has already called twice”. “Bastard, only he could spoil my date......tu toh meri jaan hai”, I hugged him tightly. “Leave me alone....don’t complete your dream sequence with me now” he wasn’t in a mood to joke.  “Chal, I am leaving. See you in evening”. “Sure dude...”, I was alive now.

“Hi, how have you been Champ”, Banerjee greeted me as soon as I landed at my work station. “ I am good Sir, just few extra shots last night”, I rewinded the last night in a moment. “Did you get lucky with someone at the party; I saw Maya was making drinks for you”, he winked. “Come on Dada, look at her size. She will lick me up in one go without taking a burp”. “Haha, don’t be harsh to young lady. There are people around who wouldn’t mind getting licked up by her”, he was in no mood to let it go. “I know Boss... who’s leading that pack”, it was time to wink back at him. “Very clever, let’s get down to some work. We gotta meet Vodatel in the evening.” “Yea I know, their new campaign. We will rock it”, I was checking my mails by now.

“Ladies & Gentlemen, Thanks for your invaluable time. We are ready with a new campaign idea. Karan will take you through it”, Mr Banerjee put me on the hot seat as usual. I got up while adjusting my neck bow (I tell you it’s easier to get ready for Marriage than for client meet. Noone got dumped for wearing wrong Shervani ever!). “Good Evening everyone. It’s showtime” I was ready to rock!!