16. Blade traps Madesha with money

CHAPTER 16

Blade traps Madesha with money

          Madesha entered Blade Kumar’s room with fear. Blade Kumar looked at him from top to bottom. “Your friend has told me all about you. How much do you want now?”

Madesha was happy to hear this. “Just five thousand.”

Blade Kumar counted the money and handed it over to Madesha. “Do you know why I am giving you money? I want you to do one good job.”

Madesha folded his hands and said, “I will do whatever you say.”

Blade looked at Michael. “Michael, bring this fellow to me after four days.”

Michael nodded and took Madesha away. After coming out, Madesha looked at Michael and asked, “What job are you giving me?”

“You don’t worry about all that now. First you go to the bank and pay the interest. Then you relax. After that we can go to the bar and enjoy.”

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          By the time Madesha was ready to go to college in the morning, Maestri was home after selling milk in the city.

Maestri took out 500 rupees from his pocket and handed it to Madesha. “Madesha, keep this money. You will need it for petrol.”

Madesha shook his head. “I don’t need it.”

Sakamma was shocked. This was the first time Madesha refused money. “Why are you refusing to take money?”

“I don’t want to trouble brother all the time for money. So I am now going for part time job after college.”

Maestri was shocked. “Madesha, you don’t worry about me. You don’t need to leave studies and work. You must study, pass with good marks and become a police officer. That is my dream.”

“But I have college only for one more month. After that I have exams. Till I get police job, I have to do some other job anyway.”

Sakamma was happy. “My son is so clever. He has already found a job before college is over. He does not want to be a burden to anyone.”

But Maestri was not convinced so easily. “What job are you doing?”

“I don’t know exactly what job. But they have called me.”

“Ok. But don’t spoil your studies. I will do anything for you and give you anything you want.”

Madesha nodded and went to his bike. He started the bike and left.

Sakamma kept looking at Madesha as he left. “He has changed for the better. It must be the blessings of that swami from the cave.”

Maestri showed some fruits. “I have brought some fruits from the city for him. Today I will give him milk and fruits.”

Sakamma nodded happily.