Can I have this chance
A novel by Authors Press written by Ms. Neelam Saxena Chandra.
(This is a story about courage, justice, love, sacrifices, a quest for the truth, and crucial choices, all revolving around the life of a simple woman from India, but with a fire in her eyes to prove herself.)
About the Book : “Avantika, a fiery young journalist, is about to board a flight to New York to pay a visit to the Editor of The New York Times, to consider a job offer she received as a result of her hard work and determination as a crime journalist in India. Little does she know that this one brief trip will change her life forever. Minutes before boarding her flight, she receives a proposal, which leads her to a very imperative decision – career against love. She tries postponing the impending decision, to enjoy her short voyage. Suddenly, in the midst of her turbulent thoughts, she notices a man walking up the aisle of the aeroplane, a gun in hand. Before she manages to digest this news and the fact that the plane is far away from civilisation, hovering somewhere above the Atlantic; with a jolt, she realises that the hijacker is a man she recognises- a man from her past! From the villages of North India, to the posh highways of New York, this is a story about courage, justice, love, sacrifices, a quest for the truth, and crucial choices, all revolving around the life of a simple woman from India, but with a fire in her eyes to prove herself. Read on, to find out more.”
Excerpts from the book – Can I have this chance
Sunil looked at her adoringly. Could he really bid farewell to a gal who had been not only his companion at work but also in his every personal turmoil? It was indeed impossible for him. This was his last chance and he wanted to have it. He had hoped till the last moment that she would come and say, “Hey, Sunil! I have cancelled my journey and I am not going to the US of A anymore. I wish to be here, with you. And…and I agree to your proposal.”
Sunil had been in love with Avantika right since the time she had joined his newspaper ‘MAGMA’ as a journalist, specialising in the crime section. In fact, it was he who had chosen her for the job despite opposition from all his senior colleagues. He had somehow felt the lava and the desire to do something hidden deep inside her. This, combined with her intelligence had made him choose her from among a flock of candidates who had come for the interview – some much more experienced and qualified than her. In fact, she had just barged into his room from nowhere and was not even a candidate registered with them.
Sunil had never been proved wrong. Avantika had substantiated each day that his choice had been THE right choice. MAGMA had been begun with the intent of exposing the corrupt wolves in society without any bias. And Avantika had been performing amazingly well – revealing and uncovering the so-called respectable front runners of society. MAGMA had, in fact, begun an amazing revolution in the country which had set off chain reactions. The surrender of Bajju bhaiya had been one of the most astonishing incidents which had led the nation into thinking mode. Of course, it was Avantika who had handled the case.
However, it was not only on professional front that Sunil would be missing Avantika. Their relationship had blossomed from colleagues to close friends soon enough. Their close proximity and understanding of each other had made Sunil fall in love with her. He respected her, he admired her, he was in awe of her and he also adored her. It was not the sort of love which only craves for physical oneness – but the one which yearns for oneness of the soul. He had indicated the same to Avantika sometimes indirectly and at other times, directly; however, she had always laughed at his proposals.
Amazon Link : Can I have this chance
Amazon Link for Hindi translation: ज़िंदगी इत्तेफ़ाक है
