The Lost Job and the Girlfriend
Prabhat’s
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”
Prabhat’s
heart sank, to what extent that he could only imagine. All universe was in his
visuals searching for help, but in vain. Couldn’t find anyone who could come
for his rescue. Suddenly Shanaya said in whispers: “Prabhat, I think I like
you”. OMG, Shanaya committed that
she had started liking him, a millionaire girl was feeling for him. But
what was he upto,even not capable of paying the bill of their first meeting. He
was so confused by the situation, that his emotions were quiet visible on his face.
The fact was that he in shock at the current situation of the bill exceeding
his budget, but Shanaya thought it was due to her feelings that she had just
expressed. Shanaya asked him what happened, she would not force him to like her.
Hearing this Prabaht at once said “I like you too, dear”. A mixed
emotion of happiness and shy charmed her face. Still our hero was in a dilemma
what to do. Shanaya expressed further that she wanted to spend some time with
him, so that they could understand each other .If it would be possible for him
then he could stay in her city for some time else she would come to his place.
So his heart would collapse now. He thought, if she would come to his place,
the reality would reveal, as he had no history of his business, his status or
anything .He at once said: “Sure I will stay for you”. But meanwhile he was all
tensed about payment .He was only looking at Shanaya, nodding his head to her
words but still searching for help. His eyes were staring outside the
restaurant if he could see something for his help. His eyes searched a Pawn
Shop just opposite to the hotel. Pawn shop is a place where one can sell
something for money. He got an idea of selling his watch which he was gifted by
his editor where he worked earlier. He asked for excuse from Shanaya to attend
a call and went outside the hotel.
He
ran straight to the Pawn shop and sold his watch, but he did not get in return
as much money he required. He wanted more money but had nothing to sell.He
asked the shopkeeper if he could sell his Blazer too. “Yes” the shopkeeper said.
He sold his blazer too. Now he had enough to pay the bill, he rushed back to
his table. Shanaya asked what happened to his blazer he gave an excuse that his
friend was outside for some important work and it was too hot outside so he
kept it in his car. He was relaxed and made plans where to meet next, she
promised him to make him explore her city. They finished their lunch meanwhile
having some gossip. Now it was the time for the payment.
The
waiter took the bill and went away. He was waiting for the waiter to return the
exchange as he had only few money left with him and huge task ahead. He had to
stay in her city at least for a week and bear all the costs obviously it was
his man’s attitude. He was much tensed from inside as he was now sure that
sooner or later he has to tell the truth as it was not possible to survive in
the city and bear expenses of “would be
girlfriend” who was a millionaire. Shanaya asked him that they shall leave but
our hero didn’t wanted his last few pennies to spare to the waiter. He asked
her to sit for a moment as he was waiting for a call from his friend and
eagerly waited for the waiter but to his surprise a man with Manager batch on
his chest came to his table with the bill in his hand and said: “So sorry mam, the
waiter is new recruitment, he could not recognize you”. Prabhat was surprised,
asked the manager what happened, why he was sorry.
The
manager said:
“How can we take bill from Mam, She is the owner of the Hotel”
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