EPISODE -- 4
“Mineral
Water = Rs 600/-
“What a heck” Prabhat whispered in disappointment,
but of what use. He was sitting in a 5 Star Hotel, could have walked off but
there was his Dream Girl, sitting in front of him.One thing came straight in
his mind that he needed to pee. He asked Shanaya’s excuse and ran straight to
the washroom. Shut himself in the washroom, but for the first time instead of
sitting down he raised his head remembering god, with his hands folded, gasping
in disappointment .Immediately he took out his wallet, counted what he had Rs.
10000/- with some change was all he had, it was a huge amount for a middle
class boy in a normal restaurant, but was mere Rs 10000/- only for a boy in a 5
star hotel with a Millionaire girl on a date. He didn’t have any idea, how to
tackle the situation. He was feeling helpless.
He just
prayed to god to save him and went out with a fake smile and confidence on his face.
She started conversation, Prabhat tried hard to hide his emotions and smile
while she was talking. Waiter served them their starter costing Rs 2400/-
assuming his 25% of his budget. Shanaya sipped her soup and Prabhat took a
small sip of the mineral water just trying to search exactly where the damn
M.R.P was printed: Rs 600/-.
It
was around one hour of their gossip, Prabhat forgot all what he had thought to
share with Shanaya.
Now it was the time for actual task, Lunch “The Main
Course”. Waiter asked: “What will u have in Lunch, Sir?” Now this time there
was a twist, Shanaya handed over the Menu to Prabhat, saying I will have today
whatever yours favorite. Hahahahahaha, our small town hero’s situation was
hilarious rather than sympathetic. He was in the center, problems were all
around him. Situation was this, the ball was in his court but of no use, his
service would also make him lose the match. He could order something which
could survive his budget but it would not confine her appetite .He had to
maintain her status, his so called status and his budget.
He
started, will you like to have “Pamphlets”. It was in his budget, but the
answer came she loves fish, but she would prefer “Salmon”; his finger searched
the item and found the item, hahahah it was thrice the price . No starts were
in his favour, after a discussion were ordered, having “white wine” after the meal.
He had ordered the meal only for her and a little for himself with an excuse of
being “Diet Conscious”. He was only knowing what he was going through as he had
no breakfast in excitement of his Date.
With an excuse of
searching a good desert at the end he opened the menu card and was summing up
the total cost, his heart beat was on a bullet train, meanwhile. At last he
ended up with the final cost Rs.9959/- .he was very happy, he giggled hiding
his face behind the menu. His task was accomplished and he was successful. Now
he was confident and involved himself literally in gossip with Shanaya. Enjoyed
the date. Planned future meetings. So everything was fine .They enjoyed the lunch,
and finally out of excitement he thought to have some sweet as a desert as it
would cost not more than little change he had.
With a huge smile
on his face he opened the menu card, called the waiter to order “ Gulab
Jamoon”, eventually the last column came across his eyes,
( image source--web)
His huge smile
on his face turned to rotten egg like expression on seeing what was printed
It was printed:-
“Note: - VAT 14% and Service tax 10% exclusive”
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