Side note: I have changed Jai's email because I felt it did not suit him much.
Part Eight:
To:
Bani Dixit <bani.dixit@wgi.com
Fr:
Rano Sharma <rano.sharma@wgi.com
Subject:
The New Bull!
Has he
come in yet?!
Rano
p.s. Why
the hell are you so dressed up today? You look more dressy than usual. Are you
by any chance planning on becoming an additional member of the Walia family by
working your charms on the Bull’s brother?
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To:
Bani Dixit <bani.dixit@wgi.com
Fr:
Pushkar Shukla <pushkar.shukla@wgi.com
Subject:
Well!
What’s
the 411, girl?! How does he look? Is he horrendous looking like his brother? Or
does he look somewhat like his handsome father? The man may be retired, but he
sure as hell looks sexy even in his old age. I wonder how the Bull didn’t even
inherit a single gene from him. It must be his mother who he took after. Anyways,
give me the deets!!
Ciao,
Pushkar
p.s.
You look lovely as usual, dear! I love the white cream blouse with the short
gray pencil skirt and then those magnificent heels. They really make your legs
seem longer. And good touch with putting your hair in a ponytail, just the
professional look you need in order to impress the new boss! Oh and piece of
advice, you may want to lose the pantyhose. You want to give the impression
that you’re a professional businesswoman but also show that you have a tad wild
side to you ;)
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To:
Bani Dixit <bani.dixit@wgi.com
Fr: Raashi
Desai <raashi.desai@wgi.com
Subject:
Bull Junior!
So,
how’s he like? Everyone’s anxious to know down here! Especially Sonali! She
insists that she knows Jai Walia for years and says that he’s an A-class Hunk!
What a joke! She must have been blind all those years or just excessively
drunk, which we know she is almost every day. Has she forgotten how Tarun
looks? How can we hope for the other Walia to be any better looking?
Raashi
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To:
Bani Dixit <bani.dixit@wgi.com
Fr:
Sonali Malhotra <sonali.malhotra@wgi.com
Subject:
Jai Walia
Now
dear, you must be on your best behavior. This isn’t just anyone; this is Jai
Walia we’re speaking about! Jai Walia! He’s a dream I tell you! If I wasn’t so
hung up on Daksh right now I’d be after him like a dog on a bone! So I’m doing
the gracious thing by leaving him alone for you. You’re single and ready to
mingle so it’s perfect. But he has class, mind you. Unfortunately he’s not into
any woman who throws herself at him. He’s a choosey one, that one. Trust me, I
know from experience.
Sonali
p.s. It wouldn’t hurt much
to unbutton a couple of buttons from your blouse while you’re at it. You’d want
him to think that you’re not completely reserved and at least a little bit
inviting ;)
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To:
Rano Sharma <rano.sharma@wgi.com
Fr:
Bani Dixit <bani.dixit@wgi.com
Re:
The New Bull!
No,
he’s not here yet, surprisingly. He should have been forty minutes ago. If he’s
anything like his brother, that is.
Bani
p.s.
How could you even suggest that?! You make me want to puke. I’m not so
desperate that I’m going to dig my claws into the Bull’s brother, of all people!
I do have standards you know (excluding Daksh, he was a terrible mistake). Besides,
I’m only dressed up because I want to set a good impression for my new boss. I
want him to take me seriously unlike the Bull, who still hasn’t managed to get
my name right after three years of working under him. Maybe I should find
another job where I will be appreciated more.
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To:
Pushkar Shukla <pushkar.shukla@wgi.com
Fr:
Bani Dixit <bani.dixit@wgi.com
Re:
Well!
Really,
Pushkar, Uday Walia? What is this fixation of yours for older men?
Bani
p.s.
You really think I look okay? Rano says I’m too dressy. I don’t want to seem
like I’m trying too hard to impress him.
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To:
Raashi Desai <raashi.desai@wgi.com
Fr:
Bani Dixit <bani.dixit@wgi.com
Re:
Bull Junior!
Sonali
insists that she knows everyone. Besides, you know not to trust her eyesight.
She has very poor vision. She has prescribed glasses which she refuses to
wear----that’s what Pushkar tells me at least. Or you’re right; she could have
been drunk as well. Anyways, I’ll let you know once I see him myself! If he
plans on coming, that is. He's running late, so not like RB.
Oh god, please please let him be NOTHING like RB! I don't think I can handle it if he were! I may just actually end up listening to Ma, move back to Mount Abu, marry Sanjay Das, have five kids (hopefully one of them a boy so I don't have to hear taunts from my MIL), become a teacher at the nearby primary school where I'd have to deal with boogies, dirty hands, and god knows what else, and cry into my lunch in the break room every single day.
Oh god, please please let him be NOTHING like RB! I don't think I can handle it if he were! I may just actually end up listening to Ma, move back to Mount Abu, marry Sanjay Das, have five kids (hopefully one of them a boy so I don't have to hear taunts from my MIL), become a teacher at the nearby primary school where I'd have to deal with boogies, dirty hands, and god knows what else, and cry into my lunch in the break room every single day.
Bani
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To: Raashi Desai <raashi.desai@wgi.com
Fr: Bani Dixit <bani.dixit@wgi.com
Subject: Never mind
Forgot that you aren't Rano. Just ignore everything I just said.
Bani
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To: Raashi Desai <raashi.desai@wgi.com
Fr: Bani Dixit <bani.dixit@wgi.com
Subject: Never mind
Forgot that you aren't Rano. Just ignore everything I just said.
Bani
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To:
Sonali Malhotra <sonali.malhotra@wgi.com
Fr:
Bani Dixit <bani.dixit@wgi.com
Re:
Jai Walia
Sonali,
I’m perfectly capable of getting a man for myself. So thanks for your help, but
I’ll pass. You’re free to have him.
Bani
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To:
Tarun Walia <TarunWalia@gmail.com
Fr:
Pia Chopra <ms.chopra@yahoo.com
Subject:
Your brother
Tarun,
this is by far the most unprofessionalism I have seen since working here at
WGI. Your brother is late. I have been waiting the past hour and 17 minutes on
him in order to show him around but instead he is wasting my time. I am being
held back from my own work just for him. I thought I’d do the courteous thing
and help your brother on his first day, but it seems he doesn’t care enough to
even bother coming on time. Well that’s it, I won’t tolerate this for a minute
longer, I am----
Oh,
I just got word that he’s arrived. I’ll get back to you later, snookie lips.
Pia
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To:
Jai Walia <jwalia@gmail.com
Fr:
Jigyasa Bali <jiggypoo@yahoo.com
Re:
Your big break!
Um,
Jai, I know you were out of the country as well as out of the loop of our
family’s lives for the past seven years, but I didn’t think so much. You do
know that Tarun hated Mrs. Briganza---for reasons that are still unclear. Maybe
he’s an ageist (Ha! The Irony). He didn’t waste a second to replace her once
Dad appointed him as CEO. Adi told me that he replaced Dad’s loyal secretary of
twenty-five years with some pretty young thing three years ago. He has reasons
to believe that the only reason why Tarun hired the poor girl (poor she is
indeed for having to work for that miserable toad!) was because he initially
fancied her (Yeah, like he had a chance). But then again, if Tarun was once
into her, there must be something wrong with the girl. You know Tarun’s taste.
So just ignore the whole affair thing, I know it doesn’t apply to you in this
case.
Love,
Jigs
p.s.
Oh please, forty-seven minutes is nothing. You’re just being fashionably late.
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To:
Jai Walia <jwalia@gmail.com
Fr:
Aditya Bali <adityabali@gmail.com
Re:
Job of the day
Mrs.
Briganza? Jai, she retired three years ago. Well actually, that is after Tarun
fired her mercilessly. He really is a cold-hearted jackass.
Aditya
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To:
Jai Walia <jwalia@gmail.com
Fr:
Tarun Walia <TarunWalia@gmail.com
Re:
WGIr
Yeah
right, like Ma would actually listen to a word you say. News flash kid brother,
she stopped caring years ago.
Tarun "Bhai"
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To:
Rano Sharma <rano.sharma@wgi.com
Fr:
Pushkar Shukla <pushkar.shukla@wgi.com
Subject:
Junior Bull
So
what do you think? He’ll look anything like his handsome father and leave all
of us pining after him? Or look like his rat ass faced brother instead?
I’m
counting on the first J
It’s about time that a real man steps into this place and take charge. I bet
he’s muscular and has an athletic bod. He’ll look like a Greek God and then
he’ll sweep me off my feet and propose his undying love to me. Dear god let it
be true. It’s been so long since I’ve been with a hunk. All I ever get these
days are A-class losers.
Pushkar
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To:
Pushkar Shukla <pushkar.shukla@wgi.com
Fr:
Rano Sharma <rano.sharma@wgi.com
Re:
Junior Bull
Oh
god, Pushkar, sometimes your fantasies make me more nauseous than my morning
sickness. Just get laid already. Your raging hormones are the last thing I want
to deal with right now.
Rano
p.s.
$50 bucks he’s another Raging Bull in the making!
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To:
Rano Sharma <rano.sharma@wgi.com
Fr:
Pushkar Shukla <pushkar.shukla@wgi.com
Re:
Junior Bull
At
least I can still get laid.
Pushkar
p.s.
You’re on, Preggers.
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To:
Raashi Desai <raashi.desai@wgi.com
Fr:
Sonali Malhotra <sonali.malhotra@wgi.com
Subject:
Jai Walia
Contrary
to your belief Raashi darling, I am not blind. I have 20-20 vision. Nor am I a
drunkie. Well, not so much at least. I’ve gotten to know Jai Walia in the past
through functions and organizations, you know, since my family is in on the
elite crowd. And I swear on my favorite bottle of Vodka, he’s a god.
Sonali
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To:
Sonali Malhotra <sonali.malhotra@wgi.com
Fr:
Raashi Desai <raashi.desai@wgi.com
Re:
Jai Walia
I
knew you were peeking at what I was writing! That was a private email Sonali.
Even if it was about you. And you really expect me to trust your word because
you’ve vowed on your precious drink?
Raashi
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To:
Rano Sharma <rano.sharma@wgi.com
Fr:
Bani Dixit <bani.dixit@wgi.com
Subject:
Junior Bull!!!!!!!
MEET
ME IN THE BATHROOM NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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To:
Bani Dixit <bani.dixit@wgi.com
Fr:
Rano Sharma <rano.sharma@wgi.com
Re:
Junior Bull!!!!!!!
Geez,
demanding much? And seriously, you’re going to make a pregnant woman walk up
those flights of stairs? (Elevators are out of service, you’d think that with
this place being such a huge corporate company and all that they’d keep that in
check.)
Rano
p.s.
Does meeting in the bathroom have anything to do with Junior Bull?
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To:
Rano Sharma <rano.sharma@wgi.com
Fr:
Bani Dixit <bani.dixit@wgi.com
Re:
Junior Bull!!!!!!!!
Fine!
I’ll come down there. Meet me in 5!
Bani
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To: Raashi Desai <raashi.desai@wgi.com
Fr:
Pushkar Shukla <pushkar.shukla@wgi.com
Subject:
New and Hopefully Hunky Boss
I’ve
got a $50 bet with Preggers that Junior Bull is not going to end up resembling
his toad-like older brother. For goodness sakes, he’s Uday Walia’s son after
all. Uday Walia’s genes must have passed down to one of his children! If not
Raging Bull, then Junior Bull at least! Oh god let it be just that. I’ve been
dying for a good piece of eye-candy ever since Wonder Boy has gotten himself
engaged (what a damn shame if you ask me).
Pushkar
p.s.
You still on for hitting the mall later? I’ve got a date on Friday and I need a
second opinion on what I should wear.
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To:
Pushkar Shukla <pushkar.shukla@wgi.com
Fr:
Daksh Randheria <daksh.randheria@wgi.com
Subject:
Junior Bull
Alright,
spill it. Why is Bani all dolled up today more so than usual? Not that I’m
completely against it since she’s looking wicked hot in that outfit. God, those
smooth legs of hers could kill. And don’t even get me started about the vision
she makes with that top. I swear, if we were still dating, I’d do things to her
man—R-rated things.
Anyway,
that’s beside the point. I know you’re the office gossip. Does this have to do
with Junior Bull in any way? And is what Sonali saying true? Is he really such
a catch? Should I be worried?
You know, with Bani being in such close proximity
with him for the next few months. I don’t want to lose her to any competition.
So far I’ve been feeling pretty secure since the rest of the guys here in the
office haven’t caught her attention. But from Sonali’s talks, I can’t help but
have my doubts. So what’s the real deal here?
Daksh
p.s.
So where is it that you body build? I’m thinking about hitting the gym and
getting myself into shape. And no, this has nothing to do with the match.
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To:
Pushkar Shukla <pushkar.shukla@wgi.com
Fr:
Raashi Desai <raashi.desai@wgi.com
Re:
New and Hopefully Hunky Boss
I’m
with Preggers. Count me in for $20.
Do
not talk about Wonder Boy with me. I am still heartbroken over the devastating
news of his engagement. Does it make me a bad person if I hope that there is
trouble in paradise for the engaged couple? It does, doesn’t it? What to do,
I’m getting desperate now that I’m nearing thirty soon. I don’t want to end up
like Sonali…thirty-seven and an alcoholic who preys on younger men. Who knows
when she’ll give up her ways and actually settle down? I think I should change
cubicles. Maybe her presence has cursed me?
Raashi
p.s.
Of course! What kind of gal pal will I be if I’m not there to help you? How
about right after work? Then later we can catch dinner.
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To:
Raashi Desai <raashi.desai@wgi.com
Fr:
Pushkar Shukla <pushkar.shukla@wgi.com
Re:
New and Hopefully Hunky Boss
Yes,
it does make you a bad person. And don’t worry honey, no matter what happens,
you will not end up like Sonali, no fat chance. In order for that to happen,
something terribly wrong must have to happen to you.
Really,
thirty-seven? Ha, wonder how long she’ll keep up the twenty-nine act for. Makeup
can only do so much for so long.
Xoxo,
Pushkar
p.s.
Dinner sounds perfect.
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To:
Daksh Randheria <daksh.randheria@wgi.com
Fr:
Pushkar Shukla <pushkar.shukla@wgi.com
Re:
Junior Bull
Oh
honey, but you already lost her. So now there is no reason to fret, you see.
Ciao,
Pushkar
p.s.
Liar, it so does have to do with the match. By the way, I’m up for a rematch
whenever you want.
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To:
Sonali Malhotra <sonali.malhotra@wgi.com
Fr:
Pushkar Shukla <pushkar.shukla@wgi.com
Subject:
The supposed yummy JW
I
want details darling. Don’t leave anything out. I’ve already made some pricy
bets here.
Pushkar
p.s.
Out of curiosity, what makeup brand do you use?
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To:
Priyanka Kapur <priyanka.kapur@wgi.com
Fr:
Raashi Desai <raashi.desai@wgi.com
Subject:
Wanna bet?
$20
bucks Junior Bull is an A-class loser.
Raash
p.s.
Love your sweater! Where did you get it?!
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To:
Raashi Desai <raashi.desai@wgi.com
Fr:
Priyanka Kapur <priyanka.kapur@wgi.com
Re:
Wanna bet?
$25
that he’s a god sent hunk (Gotta side with Pushy on this one. He hasn’t been
wrong yet, at least when it concerns the male species)
Priyanka
p.s.
Thanks, I got it at this cute little place on clearance! I’ll take you one day.
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To:
Mahi Sahni <mahi.sahni@wgi.com
Fr:
Priyanka Kapur <priyanka.kapur@wgi.com
Subject:
Bull Junior
$20
he’s drop dead gorgeous. (I agree with Push, UW’s genes must have been
inherited by at least one of his children, may as well be the other son.)
Oh,
and to make it more interesting, an extra $5 if he’s got biceps to die for.
Pri
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To:
Priyanka Kapur <priyanka.kapur@wgi.com
Fr:
Mahi Sahni <mahi.sahni@wgi.com
Re:
Bull Junior
Pri,
there’s no way. Do you not know how RB looks like?! His brother would have to
be adopted into the family in order not to look like him!
$30
he’s not anything that you and Push are hoping for.
Mahi
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To:
Saahil Roy <saahil.roy@gmail.com
Fr:
Nachiket Verma <nachiket.verma@gmail.com
Subject:
Easy hard cash
Pushkar’s
organizing this whole bet about the bull’s brother. He’s counting on the
replacement not looking like a toad face. This bet is too good to miss out on.
Great way on earning some easy hard cash. I’ve got $50 bucks riding in on him
being a toad face jr.
Nachiket
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To:
Pushkar Shukla <pushkar.shukla@gmail.com
Fr:
Saahil Roy <saahil.roy@gmail.com
Subject:
JB
So
I hear you’ve got this betting pool going on. Count me in for $30 that he’s a
total assface like his son of a bitch brother.
Saahil
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To:
Pushkar Shukla <pushkar.shukla@wgi.com
Fr:
Sonali Malhotra <sonali.malhotra@wgi.com
Re:
The supposed yummy JW
Jai
Walia is hot, hot, hot, and HOT!!!
He
is every woman’s fantasy come true….tall, dark, and extremely handsome. It’s a
shame that he disregarded his inheritance, though. Otherwise, he’d really be a
catch then. He’s an American journalist, instead, now middle-class. Last I saw
of him was seven years ago before he packed off abroad---such a hunk. I’d
imagine he’s absolutely scrumptious now….sexy even.
Don’t
worry sweetie, your wallet is secure. You just wait for everyone to pay up. The
money will come reeling in. In fact, I’d put the stakes higher if I was you.
You’re guaranteed to win.
Hugs
& kisses,
Sonali
p.s.
Oh sweetie, there’s no need for me to resort to such trivial means such as
makeup when I’ve been gifted with such natural beauty. You can ask Raash if you're looking to change brands. Although, I don't particularly like what she cakes onto her face.
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To: Rano Sharma <rano.sharma@wgi.com
Fr:
Ranveer Sharma <rsharma_01@gmail.com
Subject:
You
Can
you explain to me why my mother rang me up during work to harp about how you slipped
bourbon into her herbal tea this morning? And how the hell is it that you got
the key to the storage room? You didn’t take any for yourself, did you? I swear
Ran, if I find out that you drank anything, there are going to be serious
consequences!
I
get that my parents are a handful, but you are in no condition to be drinking.
Nor are you allowed to slip my parents anything to drink! Thanks to you, Ma has
been experiencing headaches and vomiting since morning. Dad says she’s a wreck.
She’s been having crying spells and keeps muttering how she’s going to hell.
She’s been praying fervently since the incident. You’ve got a LOT of explaining
to do when you get home. Especially now that Ma thinks you’re a witch sent by
the devil and is intent on saving me from your claws. You’re lucky if she
doesn’t permanently decide to live with us for the rest of our lives. I am going
to kill you myself if that’s the case.
Veer
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To: Aditya Bali <adityabali@gmail.com
Fr: Jai Walia
<jwalia@gmail.com
Re: Job of the day
She’s not an old wheezing hag….help.
Jai
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