Chapter – 1

 (AI translated version of  अमीर कौन?)

 Chapter – 1

On the insistence of his wife Sumedha, Shubhendu finally uploaded the photo of the newly purchased car on Facebook, even though he did not want to. The photo of the shining car of a nice royal blue colour remained a topic of discussion among all his friends that day. He got a lot of likes and as the number of likes increased, his pride also increased.

Similarly, Shubhendu’s friend Shahnawaz bought a new bike worth Rs 2 lakh. When he posted a selfie with this bike and his wife Hina on social media, people who saw it praised him. Seeing such a response on social media to his post, Shahnawaz’s happiness doubled and he kept roaming in the city with his chest full the whole day.

Shubhendu’s other friend Sushil Yadav also got a similar gift of likes. He had recently purchased a two BHK flats. And he had organized a very grand housewarming ceremony. He had posted the video of the grand feast given on the occasion of the housewarming on Instagram and Facebook. When the number of likes he received for this video exceeded 1000, he had tears in his eyes with joy. He felt as if by collecting so many likes he had achieved a great milestone.

When these three friends living at three ends of Agra city saw each other’s posts in the morning as part of their daily routine, they started exchanging ideas through messenger and chatting.

Shubhendu – Brother, congratulations! Shahnawaz, you have further increased your prestige by buying a bike.

Shahnawaz – Excellent friend! Your car is very nice. When are you making me ride it?

Sushil – Hearty congratulations Shubhendu! I have become a fan of that car.

Shubhendu: That photo was posted at the request of your Bhabhi! You guys also did well.

We have achieved success, why don’t we all have a party with the family this Sunday?

Shahnawaz – The idea is good. I too have not been able to meet you guys for about three years. My spare parts shop is in the main market. It would be nice if we party together. Whenever you need spare parts, remember me.

Sushil – Yes brother! We all have achieved good successes. I have become very busy with my job as a computer operator. I also feel like partying. So where should the program be kept?

Shubhendu – We all have been friends on social media for a long time. That’s it, they keep saying hi-hello on this. I am an engineer in a construction firm. Being a private job, I rarely get holidays. But this time I am thinking why don’t all three of us celebrate our successes together in a three-star hotel?

Shahnawaz and Sushil also agreed with this idea of Shubhendu. They decided that they would reach Hotel Prince with their family at 6 pm on Sunday to celebrate the party.

Then as per the schedule, Shubhendu, Shahnawaz and Sushil reached outside Hotel Prince with their respective families.

These three and their family members were saying hello to each other when a completely ragged disabled beggar came and stood in front of them. He said in a timid voice – Babuji! Haven’t eaten bread for two days. Give me five rupees, right?

To be contd…

 (fictional story)