In Chapter 1, the narrator reflects on their stable and fortunate life working at a growing company in India, feeling grateful for their loving wife, friends, and regular pay, which is rare in the country. However, their world is turned upside down when they learn that the company's directors plan to shut down the plant immediately. This revelation leaves the narrator in shock, worried about their colleagues and the 300 employees who depend on their jobs. Memories of their journey from a small machine to owning the biggest machine company in the city flood their mind, and they realize the harsh reality of the situation. The narrator describes feeling like a father witnessing the death of a child, experiencing grief over their hard work being in vain and the impending loss of their dreams. Overwhelmed by despair, they feel paralyzed and defeated, unable to confront the management or accept the situation. Despite their previous resilience in handling workplace pressures, this moment reveals their vulnerability and the fear of failure as they grapple with the potential end of their professional journey.

by Bihag Trivedi in English Fiction Stories

Writen by Bihag Trivedi

Category Fiction Stories