- by Kumar Amardeep
Indian government in a dramatic move declared all Rs 500 and 1000 will not be legal tender and has to be replaced or deposited in bank. People started
flocking the bank to get their Notes replaced. Long serpentine queue , people jostling
for space can be seen at every bank.
Raju ,a college student, was standing in line with his Rs 1000
note , 100s of people were ahead of him in the queue. He was constantly looking
back for his friend who was to join him. His eye suddenly noticed
a beautiful girl , Reva, with long hair. flowing down on both of her shoulder. First sight and he
fall in love with her. Every few seconds he started looking back at her, few
attempts and she also noticed him. She ignored him initially but slowly started
looking at him. Both eyes started liking each other. Both forgot to walk
forward , people behind them surpassed with some kind abusive words. Now both
of them are nearer , his Rs 1000 note gently touched the Rs 500 note what she
was holding. their eyes started swimming in different world oblivious to what's happening around.. Hours passed and meet of their eyes
was braked by the loud noise of a bank official.” Bank will be closed now, you need to
come tomorrow”
Oh damn, they realized, what to do with their notes now. They
didn’t have money even to go home. Suddenly a man in his seventies came and put a new Rs 2000 notes between their
eyes. Both look with amusement. He said “
I knew this will happen to you so I took this Rs 2000 note for you people ,
take this and I will get your note replaced tomorrow”.
He said I only have Rs 1000 and she has Rs 500 only , even if
we combine it will be Rs 1500 only. How we can exchange Rs 1500 for Rs 2000.
I have an idea, pointing at a shop he said, “look there is gift shop their , they really
have nice gift items , this is first time you people meet , as a token of love
both of you gift something to one another. I know shopkeeper so he will give
change for Rs 2000”.
They went to shop , shopkeeper seeing the old man he wanted
to say something but old man indicated with finger to be silent. Raju and Reva
bought gifts for each other. Total cost came Rs 1400.
Shopkeeper gave two fifties to Raju and Reva and Rs 500 to old man. Raju and Reva thanked Old man and went out of shop.
Shopkeeper gave two fifties to Raju and Reva and Rs 500 to old man. Raju and Reva thanked Old man and went out of shop.
Papa what is this ? shopkeeper said with bewilderment .
“Idiot , I am sure
whole day you wouldn’t have sell a single item and I even being out managed to
sell Rs 1400. Tomorrow you stand in line and get old Rs 1500 replaced.”
He winked at his son and with smile said
“ To be successful
always look for opportunities.”
