Short Story - Fate

We have been walking along the road, speaking about the law and order circumstance in the city, specially about the security of elderly persons.

I saw some a single lying in the gutter. I wanted to see no matter if he is alive, but my pal held me back, saying it might be a case of murder even. Why attract the interest of the police?

I heard some sound, as if coming from the man. I came nearer and discovered that he was attempting to show some thing. He looked like a ideal gentleman in white shirt and pants.

Yes, it was a packet in his pocket. I opened it. It looked like sugar.

My pal rushed towards us, took the packet and emptied it into the old man's mouth. In a couple of seconds, he sat up. We helped him to walk and presently, he known as a rickshaw and got into it, thanking us profusely.

We walked along side the rickshaw as we wanted to make certain that he reached house safely. My buddy explained to me that it was a easy case of diabetes. Occasionally low sugar can even kill him. He was fortunate we saw him. He was wearing a pricey watch and had a gold chain.

His wife, so we assumed, came out to obtain him, abusing the poor man: "did not I inform you not to go alone? A single day you will die."

The man invited us to come in, but we declined, saying we will come some other time.

A single day, vehicle stopped all of a sudden, as it passed by me, in the visitors chaos of the road. The old man, whom we had rescued, place his head out via the window and asked me to receive in. As I was about to acquire into the front seat, he stated: sit by my side.

When I was seated, he continued:" that day you two ran away. I may not even thank you correctly. Inform me who are you? What are you performing?"

"I came to function, as we are extremely poor persons. My pal brought me. I keep in my area. That day we have been returning dwelling."

"What do you do?"

"I sell books and magazines."

"Who are at dwelling?"

"Mother and a sister. Two sisters are married."

"Father?"

"He is no additional."

We had reached his dwelling which was pretty major.

His wife came out. A fat, pot bellied lady, with an evil look.

We went in and I was supplied a chair. Seeing my hesitation, he mentioned: "you saved my life. You are like God to me. Inform me, can you help me?"

"Oh! Yes. I am prepared. How can I help you?"

"See, I am alone. I have to go right here and there. In the night, I go for a walk. You have to be with me; that is all".

"OK."

"I will give you six thousand every single month."

I went to my buddy and told him every single point.

With the advance salary he gave me, I went to our village dwelling. My mother may perhaps not think me.

I mentioned:" he desires my sister to enable in the kitchen."

Following some reflection, she mentioned:" then you take her with you."

There was a festive mood at property. Mother produced her favourite fish curry. Neighbours came to participate in the rejoicings.

Prior to I got this new operate, I utilized to sell pornographic CDs and books to young persons. I knew it was illegal, but I got great response and very simple cash. Numerous became pretty friendly with me. One particular girl with curly hair, was usually hitting and kicking me, simply because I refused to do her bidding, which somehow I did not like. She is quite fair and I do like her.

1 day she waylaid me by stopping her car or truck just in front of me. She got out of the car or truck and asked in an angry tone:" exactly where are you these days? Do not you sell CDs?"

Each of us entered the back seat and she did what ever she wanted. At final, when exhausted, she mentioned:" they have fixed my marriage. Till then, I want you right here, each and every day."

Then she dropped me at my pal's space.

My pal started asking queries about my sister's remain in the old man's dwelling. "Exactly where does she sleep? Does the old man make advances towards her?"

I told him she appears to be content there. She will usually bring a thing scrumptious to eat.

I showed him the revolver, with proper license, provided to me by the old man. It was loaded and I practiced shooting at a stone in a lonely put. In a handful of days I discovered to shoot, with precise aim. I shot a crow from a distance of fifty metres.

A single day, I was escorting the old man to the bank. Following our operate was over, we returned to our car or truck and the driver began the engine. I didn't notice something uncommon. When we reached a lonely put, two armed men abruptly came in front of the auto, forcing the driver to stop the car or truck. Apprehending danger to my boss, I shot one particular and injured the other. The latter was brought to a hospital and the police informed.

I explained each and every detail, as I believed it my duty to serve the old man.

We returned dwelling.

That evening, the police came and took me away. They treated me well, but told me to sign a document, saying, if I signed it, they would attempt to save my life; otherwise I would be hanged, as there was a fantastic case against me. I signed it.

There had been mosquitoes. The atmosphere was gloomy. Some how, I was not unduly disturbed. If they hang me, my boss will take care of my sister, I knew.

Subsequent day, my boss came with a lawyer. They attempted to acquire me bail, but their efforts failed.

In the night, my buddy, the curly haired blond, came with an additional lawyer. She was pretty a lot upset and worried. They didn't permit her to come quite near to me.

A handful of days passed. Then she, along with the lawyer, met the magistrate and showed him some documents and video, to prove that we have been married, and attended the reception at her town, on that fateful evening!

As prima facie, it was genuine, the magistrate ordered my release on bail.