Saturday, December 31, 2011

O Meri Christmas

It was 25th December 00:30 am and little Neha was waiting for her dad to return from the office. She was sure he would bring Santa Claus along with him and thus was very excited. Despite everybody's persuasion she resisted to go to bed and insisted on keeping socks at the door and window just in case Santa passes by and drops anything on them.

Neha's father returned . Neha rushed towards him asking "Dady, dady you have brought the Santa Claus too?" Tired and stressed he took her in his arms and said "No dear Santa refused to come today.You are still awake at this time? So Santa got upset and said he wont come."

To this little Neha started crying. Neha's mother took her to bed. When she returned to the drawing room she scolded her husband "Why did you say this to her?She is only 9 years old . She waited the whole day for Santa Claus. You could have brought something for her instead of those harsh words. Suraj dont throw your frustrations on the little kid. "

Suraj replied " I am sorry Sheetal. But what will I do . My boss gave me so much work I did not get  time to buy a gift for her. I pleaded him that I need to go out its Christmas eve but that man only listens to his boss and not his reportees."
Sheetal said" Ok fine now. Go and change  and then lets have the dinner."

They slept after dinner at around 1:15 am. But little Neha was still awake. She was crying. She could not make out that Santa was upset at her.Slowly she fall  asleep.

An hour or two passed. There was a sound of the calling bell. Neha woke up suddenly. She thought "Its Santa for sure."

She rushed out of the bed , switched on all the lights of the hall and opened the main door. To her utter amazement there stood a man dressed in red clothes, red cap having a big white beard and carrying a fat red rucksack.

Overjoyed with happiness Neha screamed at the top of her voice  " Mom, Daddy , Bhaiya see who have come...Its Santa Claus." Hearing little Neha scream Suraj and Sheetal rushed to the hall.

To their amazement they found little Neha in the arms of a tall,fat man who dressed somewhat like a Santa Claus. Suraj shouted "Who are you and what are you doing at our house.Why have you picked up my daughter. Keep her down or I will call the police."

To this the man put down Neha and said "Relax, relax I am Santa Claus. I have only come here to give you and your family Christmas presents. Here you are " and he gave one big gift to Neha,two medium sized gifts to her parents and little one for Neha's brother who stood behind his parents.

Santa said"May God bless you all and may only happiness prevails in your life. Let all your wishes get fulfilled."

Suraj replied" Not aplicable for me.My boss is a devil. Always with a hunter after me. No matter how much I work he doesnt give me a leave, I cant buy gifts for my daughter, cant spend time with my family. If you are a real Santa please do something about him. That man is simply crazy. "

Santa god puzzled "Wait wait I am not God I am only Santa I..."
Suraj interrupted "Whoever you are please help me..Either get me another job or kill that man or send him to a mental asylum..Choice is yours."

Santa said "haaaaaaa.."

Sheetal interrupted" Hey Santa please do something about his boss. he doesnt give him increment.I cant do shopping properly.I loved a new diamond necklace set at the nearby jewellery shop but couldnt buy it.Again the kids are growing and we need money for their future. Please give him increment so that I can fulfill all my wishes."

Neha's brother Neeraj appeared from behind and whispered in Santa's ear. "Hey Santa my dad's boss's daughter is my classmate.She is damm pretty and damm hot.Please make her my girlfriend...Pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeee.."

Santa was utterly surprised . He finally said " I think the only problem in all of your life is your boss. But you also have to understand that it is Christmas and we should make merry for what we have and not think about problems. Problems are there in everyone's life.Wish you all a Merry Christmas and not Meri Christmas. Dont worry I will try to fix things whatever possible.Till then have a good night.. Be cool and keep your worries away."

As Santa was making his way towards the door little Neha pulled him and said "Santa I havent said my wish yet why are leaving so early?"

Santa bent down and asked "Yes darling go ahead...You too have a complaint on your dad's boss?"

Neha replied "No I just want my dad to be happy. He is very tired and overstressed these days. His health is deteriorating and mum has to look after everything.She also gets very tired. Please give them rest,peace and happiness. "

Santa smiled "Hmmm....you are a very nice and intelligent girl."

Santa left and Neha waved at him and slowly said"do come again soon with lots of gifts..."

The next morning Suraj was late for his office. Though it was Christmas Day yet he had to go to office. He was afraid his boss is going to kill him.

The moment he entered his boss's room he started apologizing.."Sorry boss I am late today there was huge traffic.I will start working just now ..Dont worry we will make it..."

His boss said "Hey Suraj calm down man...Work can be done slowly ...Between for the past few days you have worked really fantastic..I had a talk with the highemanagement and we have decided to promote you. Congratulations . And since a lot of you leaves are pending its my advice that you should go for a vacation with your family. After you join you can start working.."

Suraj was awestruck.He couldnt believe his ears. What happened to his boss? Santa really did any magic on him? He was clueless.

He walked out of the room. As he made way towards his cabin he asked one of his friends what happened to his boss. His friend replied " Boss lost his  bet and was punished to disguise as a Santa Claus and go to every employees home and give them presents. He did that and today he is changed..Dunno why...Actually I didnt open the door last night and I cant say about others......





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