Fan Fiction: A Jealous Rage! Chapter Seventeen

                                                      Chapter Seventeen

The conference had kicked off keeping Priya intensely busy, she was asked to deliver a paper on effective leadership in the classroom. Her speech centered around low income earning communities that had the least possibilities of serving their children’s greatest need and in order to see more effective progress within these communities teachers had to go beyond the mainstream tradition of teaching and take it to a level of teaching that did everything possible to lead these student to academic success.

Her words stirred emotions and it made others take notice and look at teaching in a totally different perspective through the vision of Mrs Kapoor and it was clear she was on a league of her own and her contribution added extreme value to the conference.

Mr Kapoor on the other hand was extremely busy at Kapoor Industries, one of the reasons that kept him away from his wife was because he was involved in very delegate negotiations on a bid to takeover a huge industrial company that could set a ripple effect in the Indian economy, so at this stage this was all highly confidential and extreme caution had to be displayed. His full attention was needed but his heart was hundreds of miles away beating for his wife.

But however busy Mr and Mrs Kapoor were, the lovers always made time for each other skyping every night and keeping each other company until they fell asleep but it was quite evident there was a need for physical closeness and they clearly missed each other deeply.

Wednesday, Offices of the Minister

Priya had a nervous feeling within her, she was due to meet with the minister of education shortly, she had no idea of why he wanted to see her and it put her at a great disadvantage but she was really appreciative off the invitation received from the ministry to attend this conference.

It was most insightful having to be here and it held opportunities to network and to exchange ideas with other academics from all over the country and it had nothing to do with Mr Kapoor, she held her own being an individual, bright and intelligent.

Priya was escorted into the offices of the Minister under tight security, she hated the creepy feeling of having these men in their grey uniform armed with rifles it just gave her the chills.

she was very exposed to this sort of life at home with her husband being who he was, There was always that threat to their personal security but Priya insisted on keeping a rather low profile and she refused any sort of overpowering protection.

She was just a simple girl who just happened to marry one of the richest men in India, how did her world get so complicated but at the same time she was on the most beautiful journey of her love life with her husband.

The Minister who was born in the state Punjab was young in his very late forties an academic himself who in his term of office had made great achievements but still had far more to do in reaching his ultimate success.

Mrs Kapoor, a pleasure to meet with you

Sir and it’s a pleasure to meet with you

Please take a seat,

Priya was led to a comfortable seating area with just the minister and herself.

So Mrs Kapoor, how’s the conference going so far?

Sir, first of all thank you so much for extending an invitation to me, it is most certainly and enlightening experience being here and I’m really happy to have gotten this opportunity.

And I’m really happy to hear that too Mrs Kapoor, it brings me back to the reason of our meeting.

Yes Sir, I was actually wondering the same.

He smiles at her, well you see Mrs Kapoor I have a proposal for you

she looked at him, surprised

I would very much like for you to join a special government project that I’m heading

Priya was speechless, Sir you must be mistaken.

He gave a little laugh, I’m sure this is all quiet new to you and may be quiet much to take in but don’t’ worry let me explain.

you see Mrs Kapoor, it is my dream to ensure that every child has access to schools and free education, yes we have long strides ahead with getting infrastructure right and having better access to schools with proper facilities especially with the rural poorer communities. With more dedication and focus from the government and with the right people in place we can set a presidence for an academic change in India.

Currently we have a huge gender disparity in literacy between male and female and the low female literacy rate has had a dramatic negative impact in our society and I want to change that I want to get every girl child back to school in every corner of India.

I want to cast aside that a girl child is only borne to serve her family. A girl child can add value to this very society, a growth in economic development, and she can become something bigger and better for herself and her country.

Priya was quiet impressed with the progressive thoughts that the minister was sharing with her but was still not understanding what exactly he expected of her.

This is where you come in Mrs Kapoor, basically I want you to help the government in getting the girls encouraged to go to school and I see you as being that ideal person.

Sir if you don’t mind me asking, why me? I mean surely you need a popular personality for this initiative maybe a celebrity that these girls can identify as a role model

Mrs Kapoor, the question is why not you? You see what’s impressed about you is that you’ve worked hard in your studies and yes you married to one of India’s richest men but at the same time you are still giving back to your country with your dedication to teaching uplifting students and making them reach for greater heights plus added in is your NGO work and commitment to disabled children. That for me is quality Mrs Kapoor and that is what I’m looking for, I’m looking for quality and not just personality.

Sir I really don’t know what to say, this is such a surprise and all so new to me it’s quiet a big decision something that I would need time to think about and off course it’s something that

Mr Kapoor needs to agree on first, after all it does ultimately affect him too so if you don’t mind could I think about it and get back to you with an answer.

The minister said Mrs Kapoor take all the all time you need but no doubt I do want you on board and will wait until you ready but overall I want you on this project

She smiled at the minister and thanked him for his confidence and she lead the conversation to the funding that was needed for colleges like hers that were setting up specialized development workshops and didn’t have the necessary government funding, he said he will most certainly look into it.

Priya left the meeting totally numb. She couldn’t believe what had just happened. Her head was in cloud nine she needed to come back to earth rather quickly.

And just then her phone rang and it was her man whom she missed so much there was ache in her just hearing his voice.

Hey baby, how you doing? I’m just on 5 min break and wanted to check on my girl, how did your meeting with the minister go?

She said I’m fine, the meeting was quiet interesting

Really,

Yes really

So you going to tell me a bit more, off course I will but later when we chat, ok

By the way Mr Kapoor how is your day?

Just been busy but I’m missing you so much,

I know me too

Vikram on the other side calling out to Ram the meeting was about to resume.

Baby I got to go I will speak to you later this evening, she smiled and said bye handsome, I love you.

I love you too he said and they disconnected the call.

The Oberoi Hotel

That evening back in her hotel room, she was exhausted but she just needed her husband so much and she waited for him patiently to call so that she knew when he has on skype.

Filling in those moments she thought about today and all that happened, her thoughts were interrupted by her phone ring she smiles and looked at the caller ID and knew it was Ram there was an excited anticipation almost like they were meeting for the first time whoever knew that marriage could still have this effect.

She answers, hello handsome

And he’s say hey babe, how you doing?

Actually I’m feeling rather neglected once again by my husband

Oh is that so and what has he done to make you feel neglected

Well I’m tired and just missing him so much

Hmmmm well I’m sure he can make this up to you.

There was a knock at her door, she said baby just hang on there’s someone at the door

He said, don’t go just speak to me. I’ve been dying to hear your voice and I’m sure whoever it is can just go to hell anyway it’s my time with my wife.

She laughs and say’s Mr Kapoor you just impossible, just hang on let me get the door

Without looking at the peep hole she opens the door and comes to a state of shock, her jaw dropped her left hand covers her mouth her phone barely hanging on to her right hand.

There was a crackle on the phone, but she couldn’t move

She just stared glued to the man standing outside her door.

She stepped back and he stepped forward,

Finding her voice she said, what are you doing here?

He said, I’m checking on Mr Kapoor’s prized possession

Each step back she took he took a step forward

She was shaking like a leaf and the killer smile was closing in on her

Oh god ,help her and she screamed!