I accept the offer

 

“Don’t bother, Ajay. I will pay,” Veeru said, after we had tea at a nearby stall.

“Thanks, yaar,”I replied, “You know, I have decided to save this 500 rupee note till I get a job.”

“Don’t worry, Ajay. We will definitely crack today’s interview.”

“You can’t imagine how important it is for me to get a job. I cannot even think of asking money from my parents after losing the job. Already they have made a lot of sacrifices for me— my education, my bike, petrol bills and paying for my lifestyle. Now I want them to be free from all worries,” I became emotional while expressing my feelings.

“I am sure you would get it,” Veeru tried to console me, “Let’s go now. We need to be on time for the interview.”

 

“Good Morning,” a young and vivacious girl welcomed us at the reception.

“Are you here for the interviews?” she asked.

“Yes,” I replied to initiate conversation with the pretty lass.

“Oh! I see. Ma’am is busy with another interview. Till then, both of you can wait. I will let you know once she calls you.”

“Thank you so much,” I replied with a big smile.

“Ajay, stop smiling, we are here for an interview,” Veeru informed.

“I know that,” I replied, “And why do you think you need to remind me that?”

“That’s because you are trying to flirt with this girl,” Veeru explained.

“Oh, sorry Shaktimaan!” I quipped and we were interrupted by the sweet voice again.

“Ma’am has called for you.”

“You mean me?” I asked.          

“Yeah, not only you but both of you,” she smiled and my heart started beating fast.

“Thank you, madam,” Veeru replied formally.

Our interview lasted for about half an hour. The COO— Veena Madam grilled us to find if we would be interested in working for her small company. There was another man named George sitting with her. He was more interested in getting answers to his mathematical questions from Veeru.

“Can I get a glass of water?” I asked the girl at the reception.

“Sure,” she smiled and called the office boy.

“How was your interview?” The girl at the reception asked.

 “Good,” Veeru answered, “How many candidates have been interviewed so far?”

“I think you are the sixth one,” she replied while counting on her fingers.

“And who is the guy sitting inside? I mean, what is his designation?” I asked hesitantly.

“He is the manager for this centre,” she replied and suddenly George called us inside.

“Ok. So, based on the interview, we would like to offer you a position here,” George said.

“But you will get a consolidated salary,” Veena madam informed.

“We are fine, madam,” Veeru jumped to reply without giving me any chance to think.

But the fact was that I had no choice. So, I also said, “I accept the offer.”

Excerpt from the book, Affairs @ Corporate..