Half way in Love (Chapter 14)

Chapter 14

Dev's black BMW X7 entered into Emerald project campus at Kallekkad. The three got down and walked to the camp office. Manoj was sitting, cramped with files and drawings.

He stood up on Seeing Dev and team.

"Finally, Manoj. You did it. Really a Great job."

Dev sat opposite to him, and congratulated Manoj.

"Thank you sir. But all credit goes to the advocate. He won the case for us. Judgement was clear. I only had to ensure we present a clear drawing and submit necessary papers."

Dev now, reached for the drawings in Manoj's hand and looked at it for some time.

Manoj now continued in an apologetic tone.

"I didn't want to trouble you, as you were too occupied with the Mall sir. So I directly submitted the drawings to Town planner, without putting up to you."

Dev waved aside his apology with a slight movement of hand.

" That is fine Manoj. Don't feel bad about it. You are the expert. I depend on you. And I know, you are doing a great job."

"And these drawings. As always, neat and well laid out. They meet my instructions and expectations. All plots of minimum ten cents size. All are well-spaced and square. Road is wide enough, with a width of ten meters. There is enough common space. There are a total of hundred and forty plots in ten acres of land. Whatever it lacks, it is never going to lack space and ergonomics. Good work Manoj."

"And now what, Manoj?"

Dev looked at Manoj.

"We have one final appointment with Town planner sir. He wanted to see a sample drawing of the villa we are going to construct in it. Just his personal interest. Nothing to do with development permit. "

" So just waiting for your first whistle, and the game is on."

Manoj looked at Dev, smilingly.

Dev was happy. He loved his team. Gem. Each one of them.

"Then start tomorrow Manoj. We have leased a quarry near Alathur. Tell them to roar loud from tomorrow. "

He turned to Vasu now.

"Vasu, please tie up with quarry guys. Manoj will be new to them. They should supply outside, only when we satisfy Manoj's appetite. Right from tomorrow."

"Ok sir ". Vasu took his command happily. That was him. Tell him anything. And he takes it as his own personal job.

Next second, he was ordering someone on phone.

"No outside supply, until I tell. All production to Kallekkad, from tomorrow. No lapses."

Everything set up for tomorrow.

Just then, Manoj's phone rang again.

He was talking to someone in a low tone, and was rubbing his forehead in disgust.

"Ok Colonel Sir. I will bring it. Somehow."

He finally disconnected the call, saying those words.

"What is it Manoj? Tensed about something?"

Dev asked him.

"Nothing sir. One of our customer. A Colonel. Our Chandranagar Project customer."

"I know him Manoj. I had met him the other day. A true Colonel."

Dev smiled. " what he wants now?"

"Now he is in state bank loan processing center sir, for his documentation. Big loan. Eighty lakhs. Bank is leaving nothing to chance. Want every document perfect."

"That is fine from the bank point of view Manoj. They are financing the purchase. It is public money. Their concern is justified. Anything now left from our side?"

"Yes sir. I missed the building approval and approved drawings, when I handed him over the documentation set. I whatsapped the documents to the processing officer. They sanctioned the loan, on condition that the original set may be produced on documentation day. Today is his documentation. He is already half done. Now they asked him for the drawings. And he got stuck. Somehow I missed. Sorry sir"

"That is not a problem Manoj. I personally know their Assistant General Manager. A very young man for his rank. Energetic. Meet him and take my name. He will help you."

"That is the catch sir" Manoj drew on. "Now I have that appointment with town planner too"

he scratched his chin.

Dev got the point.

"Give that set to me Manoj. I will handover. As such, I have nothing better to do. I will also have the honour of meeting Colonel sir once again. "

"Sir.." Manoj hesitated.

"Vasu, take that file. We are going."

Dev stood up and turned to the door. When Vasu's name is taken, Manoj knew, it is final.

" Vasu Bhai, take these"

Manoj handed over the files to Vasu, as Vasu smiled at him affectionately.

" Meet the town planner Manoj. I will take care of this." Vasu assured him, and followed Dev and Baby out of the room.

BMW came to life once again, and sped towards, the state bank processing center, at Fort Maidan.

Little did Dev know, that journey will change the tempo of his life.

Continue Chapter 15 ...