A Birthday Gift
Mr. Sen glanced towards the wall, the hands of the clock indicated that it was three in the afternoon. He would have to leave office right away for his appointment with the doctor. He looked up at his assistant Sayantini, sitting in front of him, and conveyed his intention of leaving early.
“Please finish the pending work before you leave Ms. Paul”, he added, looking at Sayantini, as he rose from his chair and prepared to leave.
Mr Sen’s words made Sayantini look up and for a moment or so she looked distant but then nodded politely and left the room. Mr. Sen had a reputation of being a kind and understanding boss and he did not fail to notice that his assistant had become absent minded.
Sayantini had always been a star performer …show more content…
She made her way to the washroom. Washed her face and looked up into the mirror. At 39 she looked good she felt, taking into consideration the mental state she was in. Sayantini was not a classical beauty in fact she was short and had a dark complexion but had the most beautiful pair of eyes in the world. Friends and colleagues adored her for the person she was. Her helpful nature made her touch people’s heart, inspite of all her problems she never forgot to wish people on their birthdays and anniversary and was a wonderful host to people who visited her home. She brushed her hair and adjusted her dupatta. The rust color new dress which she wore looked gorgeous on her. After finishing the job at hand she was ready to …show more content…
It was usual to find them near the gate if they knew mom was coming home early and Sayantini had expected Totan to be jumping around in excitement with Santu in tow. The door was open and this too was unusual, as she moved inside she peeked into her mother-in-law’s room and found her sleeping while her father-in-law sat on an easy chair with his eyes closed, obviously resting. She still could find her sons and called out for Totan. Bappa, her husband was also not at home and a sudden fear gripped her that something terrible must have happened to Santu. She swiftly moved on to the first floor and just as she approached the door of the room, Totan came out smiling. Sayantini felt disappointed and
Mr. Sen glanced towards the wall, the hands of the clock indicated that it was three in the afternoon. He would have to leave office right away for his appointment with the doctor. He looked up at his assistant Sayantini, sitting in front of him, and conveyed his intention of leaving early.
“Please finish the pending work before you leave Ms. Paul”, he added, looking at Sayantini, as he rose from his chair and prepared to leave.
Mr Sen’s words made Sayantini look up and for a moment or so she looked distant but then nodded politely and left the room. Mr. Sen had a reputation of being a kind and understanding boss and he did not fail to notice that his assistant had become absent minded.
Sayantini had always been a star performer …show more content…
She made her way to the washroom. Washed her face and looked up into the mirror. At 39 she looked good she felt, taking into consideration the mental state she was in. Sayantini was not a classical beauty in fact she was short and had a dark complexion but had the most beautiful pair of eyes in the world. Friends and colleagues adored her for the person she was. Her helpful nature made her touch people’s heart, inspite of all her problems she never forgot to wish people on their birthdays and anniversary and was a wonderful host to people who visited her home. She brushed her hair and adjusted her dupatta. The rust color new dress which she wore looked gorgeous on her. After finishing the job at hand she was ready to …show more content…
It was usual to find them near the gate if they knew mom was coming home early and Sayantini had expected Totan to be jumping around in excitement with Santu in tow. The door was open and this too was unusual, as she moved inside she peeked into her mother-in-law’s room and found her sleeping while her father-in-law sat on an easy chair with his eyes closed, obviously resting. She still could find her sons and called out for Totan. Bappa, her husband was also not at home and a sudden fear gripped her that something terrible must have happened to Santu. She swiftly moved on to the first floor and just as she approached the door of the room, Totan came out smiling. Sayantini felt disappointed and