14. Madesha shows bike to Mallesha

CHAPTER 14

Madesha shows bike to Mallesha

Madesha was riding his new bike in great style happily in the city. Just then Mallesha came in front of him. Madesha stopped the bike. “How is my new bike?”

“It is very nice. It is Honda isn’t it?”

Madesha nodded happily. “Come on. I will take you for a ride.”

“I have to go to college. If you are going to college, I will come with you.”

Madesha became serious. “My route is different. College route is for people like you. Michael has taught me how to pass without attending college.”

“Please don’t waste your time with that fellow. His field is different. Your brother is working hard to educate you. Just think of him.”

“You are feeling jealous of me. Michael is not of your type. If I tell him about what you said, he will peel your skin.”

Suddenly Madesha’s phone rings. It was Michael.

“Hallo Michael, where are you?”

“You have purchased a new bike. If you are going to give a party, we can meet. Otherwise no need.”

“I am coming to your point. Let us have party in the pub today.”

Madesha left happily.

Mallesha observed everything sadly. He thought, “This fellow is getting completely spoilt due to the company of that Michael. If Maestri comes to know, he will feel very sad.”

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          Madesha reached Michael’s room. He pressed the horn and Michael came out. “Why are you disturbing everyone? Come in.”

Madesha parked the bike and entered Michael’s room. Michael was already drunk. Madesha was surprised. “Looks like you had a party without me.”

“If I wish, I can have a party daily.”

Madesha felt bad. “You made me spend the 5,000 rupees my brother gave me to pay interest in bank. You said that you will return the money. It is already 4 days. If my brother comes to know, he will come to know about our parties. He is usually soft but if he gets angry he can become a fire ball.”

Michael laughed. “You are clever enough to get new clothes and new bike from your brother. I am sure that you will come up with a plan to escape this time too.”

“I needed all that and hence I succeeded in getting them. But what about the interest money? Please do something. If my brother comes to know, he will kill me.”

“But I don’t have a rupee.”

Madesha became desperate. “My brother keeps visiting the bank often. He will definitely come to know. Please do something.”

Michael thought for a while. He thought, “This fellow is new to the field. If I get my job done through him, I will be safe.”

He patted Madesha. “If you make up your mind, I can solve your problem in half an hour.”

Madesha was surprised. “Tell me what I have to do. I just want my problem to be solved.”

“You have to enter the field and do as I say. Your finance problem will be solved. And you will get free biryani and wine in the evening.”

Madesha was excited. “Tell me more about the job. I am ready to do it.”

“Come let us go. I will get you some money.” Said Michael coolly.

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Maestri visited the cave in the evening. Swami was meditating but the milk vessel kept by Maestri was empty. Maestri kept fresh milk and bowed down in front of the swami silently. Then he left with the empty vessel.