53. Holiday spoilt

"Woah! So many features? Do we have to get a premium card or something like that to avail them?" Ankita asked in awe.

"No ma'am. Those features are available for every customer. Premium cards have more high end features. And one more thing, these features are available for every clothing and shoe line of Jet. If the product you received is damaged you can get it replaced in a day. So, would like to try your dress on now?" They asked.

"Uh, how much is it?" She asked.

"Fifteen thousand is the average ma'am. The ultimate price will depend on the final product you take." The salesperson said.

Ankita looked at Tanmoy, who smiled and nodded. Getting his green signal, she happily went towards the trial room. On her way she noticed that Jet had a special corner for their collection. And that place was noticeably different from the rest of the mall. Not only were the salespeople direct employees of Jet, but the interior design — from the display section to the trial room and waiting area, all were arranged by the company. And the most exciting part was that the lavish place was accessible to everyone.

Meanwhile, Tanmoy took out his phone and searched for information on Jet. He had heard a lot about the famous company but he had never tried its products. Since it was their first time getting something from that brand, he decided to run a check on the reviews on its products. What appeared on his phone screen was shocking.

"What? There are almost no negative reviews. Is it for promoting their brand?" He muttered and scrolled some more.

"Hm?"

His eyes landed on an article about Jet selling cheap quality clothes at sky-high prices. It included many complaints from consumers about the stitches coming apart, usage of low quality fabrics, the company selling clothes from another brand in their name. At the end, two videos were attached — a press meet arranged by the President and a court hearing.

Tanmoy played the second video. It showed how Jet was being framed for adulteration by their rival company. The first video was of the President showing the pieces of evidence to the media along with the truth behind the defamation. From then on the company's popularity reached new heights.

After having completed reading the article, he saw the date it was posted on — January 2, 2550. Tanmoy was surprised by how the previously small company, that had only started to become somewhat successful, managed to handle such a critical juncture.

Jet was in the industry for a long time but it only started getting popular seven years ago, in 2547. So, getting targeted by a rival company just as it started blooming was a big blow. There were companies that used other smaller ones as stepping stones to rise to fame. And most of the time those small companies either withdrew from the industry or lost their popularity. Thus, many thought that Jet would also become lost among those numerous small companies. But surprisingly, not only did it get out of the sticky situation but also gained twice the popularity.

Since then, Jet rapidly expanded and enlisted itself among the top ten companies of the country. However, the hights it reached in the last one and a half years was unparalleled. Having seen the most development during that time,it occupied the number one position across the nation. Few months ago, Jet even made its name among the top hundred companies in the world.

Although Jet became an MNC under the leadership of the new President who had succeeded the company two years back, neither their name nor face was ever published. Many speculated that they must be an aged person. Else, how could someone, without years of experience under their belt, make the company operate internationally within eighteen months?

Tanmoy finished reading the article and started wondering, "Who's this new CEO of Jet? There are such crazy theories on the internet about why they aren't revealing themself."

Just then he got a call from the owner of his firm, "Tanmoy, you need to come to the office right now."

"But I'm on leave," Tanmoy frowned.

"Yes, I know but it's urgent. I'm really sorry for this. You'll get two day offs for this inconvenience." The firm owner said.

"Then you'll have to wait for an hour. I'm out with my sister. And I'm not anywhere near the firm. I would have to drop her home and come."

There was silence on the other end for some time.

Then came the reply, "Okay."

Tanmoy put his phone back and looked up at Ankita who was coming back with a smile on her face.

"Dada, I don't need alterations. This size is perfect." She said.

"Alright. We'll get this one."

He handed the dress over to the salesperson for packing and made the payment.

"Um... Anu, I'll have to go to the firm now. The owner called me earlier. He said my presence is urgent." Tanmoy said remorsefully.

He had planned to spend the day with her but luck was not on his side. Ankita's face drooped.

"Didn't you say we'd be having our day out today? Didi won't be able to come. Now, you're also going to work on a holiday. Go wherever you want. I wanna go home."

Saying that, she marched off towards the parking spot.

"Anu listen, Mr Bakshi said it was urgent. You think I want to spoil the already half-spoilt day?" Tanmoy chased after her.

Ankita had already reached the car and was standing there leaning against the locked door. She had her eyes lowered and hands crossed.

"Anu..." Tanmoy opened his mouth to say something but Ankita stopped him.

"Yeah, I know. It's not in your hands. Let's go home. You also need to go to the firm." Her voice was heavy.

Tanmoy did not continue what he was about to say. He was also feeling bad. He cursed whatever the urgency was for making his sister unhappy.