Excited, Jai checked his mobile to see if he still had Akash's number. Unable to find it, he searched on Linkedin and sent him a message there. Within a few minutes, he received a reply, and they got on a call.
"How are you, buddy? It's been so long since we met," Akash said. "I think the last time was after our final exams."
"Yes, yes! You were in such a rush then. I tried contacting you afterward but lost track and forgot to follow up," Jai responded.
"That's okay," said Akash. "So, what's up? What are you doing these days? Everything alright?"
"I am actually looking for a job - just trying to find the right opportunity."
"Oh, hold on! We have a few openings for software engineers. Would you like to apply?"
"I'd be so happy if you could help me with that!"
"Don't worry. I'll talk to HR tomorrow morning and make sure you're in. That's my promise," Akash said confidently.
Hearing that, Jai got a bit emotional. They continued talking for a while.
"Currently, I am in the U.S. for work. Maybe I'll be back at the office in two months," said Akash.
"Oh, that's fine," Jai replied.
"Okay then, we'll meet in the office soon. I've got some work now, but let's catch up later", said Aksah, and the call ended.
A week later,
Once the recruitment process was completed and Jai was about to join the company in a couple of days, he called his long term friend Rajesh to throw a party.
Two months after joining the company,
It was time for Jai to meet two of the most amazing people in his life - one at a session, and the other returning from the U.S. for a long work visit - the very person who helped him get into the company.
At the session, Jai was eagerly waiting to meet Jessy Sebastian. When she finally arrived, he was shocked to see who had come along with her.