Its 6:00 pm. After giving milk to the kids because they
have to go downstairs. It is time for them to go and play with their
friends. I, while sipping tea called
Atul (my soul mate, my better half) to ask what time he would be reaching
home. It is like a daily routine for me
to call and ask him whether he has started from his office or not.
After precisely two rings, he
picked up. “I am in a meeting, will call
you once I get free,” he replied hastily.
He didn’t sound normal to me. “I
hope everything is alright,” immediately I sent him a text message. There is no response. My tea is over. It is time for me to prepare dinner. The phone rings as I chop the vegetables. Without wasting time I pick up the
phone. It is Atul. “I want to talk to you about something but I
am afraid I will be late. Do not go to
bed and wait for me,” said he. “OK,” I
responded.
It’s 10 o’clock. The kids have gone to bed after dinner for they
have school tomorrow. I am flipping the
TV channels with my remote. Don’t know
what exactly I want to watch. There is a
knock at the door. I know it’s him. He never rings the door bell when he is
late. This is to avoid the kids to wake
up.
After serving a cold glass of
water, “What do you think about business?” he queried. I am unable to relate. “What kind of business?” I inquired with a straight
face. There is no response. After a brief pause, “I want to start
something of my own, some business.
Going to office everyday is no more exciting. I want to put in the best of my energy in
doing something of my own. What do you say?”
I am standing like a dummy,
obviously with no life. Reacting to the statement,
in a cracked voice, I said, “Are you sure about what you are talking? How we will manage? I mean the school feel, society maintenance,
electricity bills and so on. How can you
just leave your cushy job? What has gone
wrong? Why did you take this step? You have a handsome salary and everything is
going fine. I know you make some
overhasty decisions but this is something absolutely not expected.” It was as if I am playing a ‘rapid fire
round’ with a contestant on a TV show.
“Calm down,” he stated. “I want to give myself an opportunity before
it is too late and trust me Coocha (name given to me by him when we first met),
I will make it,” in a pacifying and convincing tone.
I am deep in thoughts, skeptical
and apprehensive about the future. “Ok,
I am with you,” I replied with a sigh. I
see his eyes lit up bright.
The ceaseless journey of running
around from pillar to post commenced the next morning. From registering the company to making
company’s profile, attending meetings and so on. The
work seemed has no end, no full stop.
Hard work never goes in
vain. This I realize it ‘Today’. Time flies.
Yes, it really does. Augustus
Communications Pvt. Ltd. (ACPL) completes three successful years today. I took a tour of flash back about how it all began.
On the third anniversary of ACPL,
I dedicate this piece to all those who have supported and helped us accomplish
our goals. The diligence, hard work and
the sleepless nights put in by the team have made ACPL touch great heights.
It is said, “sky is the limit”
and I am sure the kind of laborious and industrious team that ACPL possess, it
will keep prospering.
ATUL, “I am proud
of you.” Thank you Lord, you have been very kind. I extend my devout gratitude
to the team of ACPL, our clients who showed confidence in us by giving us the
opportunity to get associated with them and got back unexpected results at an
unmatched cost and services provided by Augustus. Last but definitely not the least our lovely
friends and wonderful family who stood by us through thick and thin.
Three Cheers
for ACPL, “Hip-hip, Hurray! Hip-hip Hurray! Hip-hip Hurray”!
