That's what I heard

In response to Weekend Wordsmith's prompt on March 14 2008

It was 8:30 am as Anu glanced at the clock in her office phone. Even though the day had just begun, she felt fatigue. For the past few weeks, she had been working late nights to get the work done. Ever since her promotion four months back to Software Manager, she had had very little time for herself and her family. Too many requirements pouring in from customers and all seem to be in high sense of urgency. She knew she had to do this for sometime till the company where she worked, starts reaping profits and go public.

She was going to have an important meeting with the Area Manager and the Chief Sales Executive of the company shortly. She and her team had worked extremely hard to finish the requirements given by fivecustomers. Since all of them need to be released in a very short period of time, they are maintaining five versions of the software product. Maintaining multiple versions is not prudent but in a scenario like this, there was not much choice.

She entered the conference room with her two colleagues. When she started her presentation, she felt more confident and in control. Her colleagues seem to be pleased with the results. She said "We would be giving five versions and the sales team has to be well versed with all". At this comment, the Chief Sales Executive seemed to smile while the Area Manager had a confused look. She carried on with her presentation and in the end, emphasized the fact that they will never have five versions ever as it had been extremely difficult in maintaining them. The Area Manager finally getting the context, said - "Oh, did you say five versions of the product? I misheard. That's what I was wondering why were you giving five virgins to the sales team!"