The five characters in this story are:
JV Rajan: A 34 -year -old male internet addict working with ibibo.com
Rekha TP: Rajans wife, who has mothered a two and a half-year-old baby called Rhea with Rajan and has just now entered the 6th year of marriage.
Priyanka Chopra: Rajans love interest. A 29-year-old Delhi girl who also loves Rajan
Biju Anand: Rekhas love interest. He first proposed to Rekha when they were in standard 10 together. Is still unmarried and hopes for the thunder to wipe out Rajan.
Rakesh Jha: Priyankas full-time boyfriend. An engineering student who has been looking for a job for the last two years
This set of emails begin on October 20, when Rajan comes to know that he has to go to Cape Town, South Africa for a few days.
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20 October 2009 | 4.00 p.m. From: jv.rajan@gmail.com To: priyanka-chopra@gmail.com CC: BCC: Subject: Traveling
Hey Love, I will have to catch a flight for Cape Town on 25th Oct. And am back only on 30th. Cant make it this weekend. Save yourself for me (also save the pink one for the weekend after). So what do you want from Cape Town?
Love, R
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20 October 2009 | 4.03 p.m. From: jv.rajan@gmail.com To: Rekha.tp@gmail.com CC: BCC: Subject: Official Travel
I will be off for a few days to South Africa. Pack my green trolley. Dress code: Casual.
Cheers
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20 October 2009 | 7.13 p.m. From: priyanka-chopra@gmail.com To: jv.rajan@gmail.com CC: BCC: Subject: Re: Traveling
Thats so sweet love. I will so …so…so…miss you. I will save the pink for you. Did I tell you about the new black one? Promise me we will meet next weekend…cannot wait to pounce on you. By the way, I have also bought a tiger & rabbit painting. Now decide soon what you want to become when we meet – tiger or rabbit?
What will you bring me? Something really small, and needless to say expensive.
Your dearie, PC
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20 October 2009 | 8.53 p.m. From: Rekha.tp@gmail.com To: jv.rajan@gmail.com CC: BCC: Subject: Re: Official Travel
I have packed your stuff. Though, you could have also done it at leisure – it is five more days to your travel. Rhea will miss you.
And are you travelling alone or with colleagues? Are the travel dates fixed? Or are you expecting a change?
When are you reaching home? Food is ready….should I heat it now?
Your wifey, Rekha
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20 October 2009 | 9.13 p.m. From: Rekha.tp@gmail.com To: CC: biju-anand@live.com BCC: Subject: We can meet again!
Sweetheart, I have some good news and bad news. My husband is travelling again. The bad news is, he is out of the country only for five days- from 26th to 30th of this month. Do you think you can make it to Gurgaon?
I know…all the cocaine has left your wallet empty. But I can buy you tickets if you promise to wake up when Gurgaon arrives? With so much security, cant risk air travel with you can we?
Cant use my credit card…so will have to go to the railway booking centre…so you need to tell me in advance.
Your true love, Rekha
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20 October 2009 | 9.10 p.m. From: jv.rajan@gmail.com To: Rekha.tp@gmail.com CC: BCC: Subject: Re: Official Travel
I am leaving in another five minutes. Keep food warm. Am tired, so will hit the bed right after dinner.
The start date of the travel is fixed. But might get extended to the weekend…and we might be forced to see the South African Safari. Apparently, there is a Tiger-Rabbit chase that is nice to watch.
Cheers
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20 October 2009 | 7.13 p.m. From: jv.rajan@gmail.com To: priyanka-chopra@gmail.com
CC: BCC: Subject: Re: Traveling
My apple pie…I am trying to tell my wife that my stay in South Africa might get extended. We can then spend the whole weekend together. Will your neighbours turn suspicious? Though, I wonder how they can get suspicious if we spend all the time inside your bedroom.
Between the Tiger and the Rabbit…eat me! You know how much I love it when you hunt me down, pin me to the wall and eat me. Lets not change the roles, please.
Black then, if I manage to extend SA trip unofficially and spend the weekend with you.
My boring housewife is waiting for me to reach home early and have our dinner while watching Bigg Boss Season 3. Pity Me.
Love, R
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21 October, 2009 | 3.13 a.m. From: biju-anand@live.com To: Rekha.tp@gmail.com CC: BCC: Subject: Re: We can meet again!
I would so love to visit Gurgaon when your husband is away. When you courier me the tickets also send in at least Rs 5000 in cash. I need money to spend on my way – it is at least 2 days by train.
What do you want from here in Kerala?
Your true love, Biju Baby
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21 October, 2009 | 10.45 a.m. From: Rekha.tp@gmail.com To: jv.rajan@gmail.com CC: BCC: Subject: Meeting a Girl Friend
I wont be home from 12 noon to 4 p.m. I am meeting an ex-colleague of mine. Dont surprise yourself by coming home for lunch…I wont be there.
How is work? I hope all the preparations are on for your SA trip. I know how much you want to go to South Africa – I hope the trip is on and there are no last-minute cancellations.
Wifey, Rekha
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21 October, 2009 | 11.05 a.m. From: jv.rajan@gmail.com To: Rekha.tp@gmail.com CC: BCC: Subject: Re: Meeting a Girl Friend
No sweat. I will be busy at work as well. Carry on. Pass on my love to this girlfriend of yours. Have I seen her?
Yours sincerely, Rajan
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21 October 2009 | 7.13 p.m. From: jv.rajan@gmail.com To: priyanka-chopra@gmail.com
CC: BCC: Subject: Excitement
I am so thrilled thinking of spending the whole weekend together. Why didnt you respond to my question about neighbours?
Love, R
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21 October 2009 | 7.23 p.m. From: priyanka-chopra@gmail.com To: jv.rajan@gmail.com CC: BCC: Subject: Re: Excitement
Was held up with work sweetheart. I am also really thrilled…been a long while since we did some role-playing. Spending the weekend is fine.
Have told my neighbours already that my brother will be visiting me next weekend. You havent responded to my question on the gift. I heard South Africa is good with diamonds? Apparently, they have lots of diamond mines. Check this Wikipedia link if you dont believe me –http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mining_industry_of_South_Africa
Your apple pie in black, P
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21 October 2009 | 7.25 p.m. From: priyanka-chopra@gmail.com To: rakesh.jha@hotmail.com CC: BCC: Subject: My apologies
Dear Rakesh,
Looks like we have to change our plans for the next weekend. I might have to go to Chandigarh for research. My boss will be travelling with me so will be inaccessible by phone as well.
Will buzz you the moment I am back in Gurgaon. Most likely Sunday evening.
Dont worry, will save both the pink and black for you. I have bought Tiger paint and rabbit paint….waiting to see you wear the tiger paint and pounce on me.
Your lovey-dovey, Priyanka
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21 October 2009 | 8.26 p.m. From: Rekha.tp@gmail.com To: biju-anand@live.com CC: BCC: Subject: Re: Re: We can meet again!
Just couriered you your railway tickets. Had Rs 4000 in hand…have couriered that too.
Dont carry too much cocaine…sometimes there are police in the trains as well. And dont snort before you hit the bed on the train…Gurgaon station isnt the last station and doesnt want to waste time driving to Jaipur to pick you up.
Remember, you did this when Rajan last went to South Africa?
Travel light…you can use Rajans clothes.
All I want from Kerala is the true love that I saw in your eyes when I was in class ten.
Your true love, Rekha
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22 October 2009 | 4.41 p.m. From: jv.rajan@gmail.com To: priyanka-chopra@gmail.com CC: BCC: Subject: Re: Re: Excitement
I get the hint lady. To get a diamond, I might have to use the credit card which could mean trouble (the statement comes home, you see).
Will try and get something really nice for you – something thats small but not necessarily as costly as a diamond. Wish we could go together…would have been awesome. The weather is also cold and windy…we could have stayed indoors the whole trip. But unfortunately, this is an official trip.
Your brown bunny, Rajan
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22 October 2009 | 4.51 p.m. From: jv.rajan@gmail.com To: rekha.tp@gmail.com
CC: BCC: Subject: Gift
So, what do you want from Cape Town? Ask for something that a young girl like you would want…something thats small and yet not as costly as a diamond. You know that with the EMIs we have to pay, I wont be able to afford a diamond for you.
Your hubby, Rajan
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22 October 2009 | 7.53 p.m. From: rekha.tp@gmail.com To: jv.rajan@gmail.com
CC: BCC: Subject: Re: Gift
I will tell you what I want from Cape Town after we finish watching Big Boss Season 3. Hope thats fine.
But why the sudden affection?
Your wifey, Rekha
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22 October 2009 | 8.15 p.m. From: rakesh.jha@hotmail.com To: priyanka-chopra@gmail.com CC: BCC: Subject: Re: My apologies
Priyanka,
Hope your boss and you are booked in different rooms. Remember, I have friends in Chandigarh who can come and check on you if I suspect anything.
What are you getting for me from Chandigarh?
Your dude, Rakesh
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23 October 2009 | 4.15 p.m. From: biju-anand@live.com To: Rekha.tp@gmail.com CC: BCC: Subject: Re: Re: Re: We can meet again!
Got the tickets and the money. You are a sweetheart.
I have already started practising kissing in front of the mirror so that I dont disappoint when we meet.
I promise not to fill the slot I have created on my shoes sole for cocaine. I will only fill it half….because I love you and respect your concerns.
Do Gurgaon police accept a bribe? I have lost weight since we last met, so Rajans clothes wont fit me…and it wont look nice if we go out. But then, do we have plans to go outdoors? I would rather we stayed at home. What say?
Your true Malayali love, Biju Baby
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23 October 2009 | 6.44 p.m. From: priyanka-chopra@gmail.com To: jv.rajan@gmail.com CC: BCC: Subject: Re: Re: Re: Excitement
OK fine I forgive you. Dont get me something thats small and costly. If it isnt a diamond, I want something thats big and also costly.
You can take cash from India, you know…if you want to avoid the credit card.
By what time do you think we will wind up on Sunday evening? I wanted to know because I have to make a couple of office-related calls on Sunday evening.
Your apple pie (now in sky blue), P
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23 October 2009 | 6.48 p.m. From: jv.rajan@gmail.com To: rekha.tp@gmail.com
CC: BCC: Subject: Gift – Change of mind
I have changed my mind on what to get you from Cape Town. Now, I want it to be something thats big and also costly. What would it be? Anything in particular that comes to your mind? Give me a couple of options.
And dont mail back saying you will tell me after watching Big Boss Season 3….you always sleep off by the time it ends.
Your hubby, Rajan
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23 October 2009 | 7.28 p.m. From: rekha.tp@gmail.com To: jv.rajan@gmail.com CC: BCC: Subject: Re: Gift – Change of mind
Frankly, I only want you to come back safely. Always keep me informed on what you are doing and where you are….that is all I ask. Nothing else.
Your hubby, Rajan
October 24 & 25 were Saturday and Sunday….and nobody checked or responded to emails. And Rajan left for Cape Town on Sunday evening.
26 October 2009 | 4.22 p.m. From: jv.rajan@gmail.com To: rekha.tp@gmail.com CC: BCC: Subject: Reached
Reached Cape Town. Good room with a good view. Busy now…have to rush for the conference. Will call you later.
I am coming back only by Sunday late at night. Thats confirmed.
Your hubby, Rajan
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26 October 2009 | 4.22 p.m. From: jv.rajan@gmail.com To: priyanka-chopra@gmail.com CC: BCC: Subject: Reached
Hey my crispy finger chips, Have reached Cape Town. The flight took off on time and had good company during the flight. The air hostess were nothing when compared against you….where do these airlines recruit from anyway? Jharkhand Hinterland?
My room has an excellent view and wishes you were here. We could have just wrapped the soft, white blankets and stood next to the huge windows and watched the yachts throughout the day.
There is a huge bathtub as well, where we could have played a Pomfret and a Piranha game as well. I miss you.
The conference begins only tomorrow…and nothing to do now besides staring at the sea from my room. Catch you when you come online.
Your fruit cake walking naked, Rajan
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26 October 2009 | 8.20 p.m. From: rekha.tp@gmail.com To: jv.rajan@gmail.com CC: BCC: Subject: Re: Reached
Both Rhea and I miss you. Got late in replying because had gone to pick up a girlfriend of mine from the railway station. Her first time in Gurgaon…no actually second time….and she needed a place to stay. I have asked her to stay with us.
Focus on the conference. Dont need to call…I can understand. Just drop in a mail whenever you have time and I will respond
Waiting for it to be Sunday. ïŠ
Your wifey, Rekha
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26 October 2009 | 9.22 p.m. From: priyanka-chopra@gmail.com To: jv.rajan@gmail.com CC: BCC: Subject: Re: Reached
My dear, Hyderabadi Chicken Briyani,
Wish I was there too. You are making me yearn for you….now I have that tingling sensation that I have whenever I think of you.
I will try and see if there is a Pomfret and a Piranha paint thats available in the market. Maybe not in a bathtub…but we could at least play that game under the shower. Should I ask for waterproof colours?
I will always be in your thoughts. And listen…you dont need to waste your money on international calls…just drop in mails whenever possible and I will respond. OK?
Nothing here too, Priyanka
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26 October 2009 | 9.28 p.m. From: prinyanka-chopra@gmail.com To: rakesh.jha@hotmail.com CC: BCC: Subject: Can you come?
Hey Rakesh,
Tried your mobile couple of times…it is switched off. Can you come now? I have that tingling sensation that comes up whenever I feel like meeting you?
Thought, if we can`t meet the coming weekend why not meet now itself?
Your spice girl, P
The mails & the relationships continued well into the future…
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