Initially, ladies were reluctant to hire her as she didn’t have any credentials or references. Luckily, Bani hired her, and she restarted her work. Bani was pursuing her MBA. Her mother was ailing. Soon, Kamala became a family member for her.
After a few months, she got a few more households to work as house help, not to forget Bani’s reference. Days passed; she knew many families and their secrets.
‘We have a great face reader coming to our town this week,’ said Kamala.
This aroused Bani’s mother's interest.
‘Please invite him to our house, Kamala,’ she begged.
Bani refused to believe this hocus-pocus, but she didn’t intervene.
Anything that makes Mom feel better.
The next day, the face reader arrived, and Bani's mother welcomed him. When neighbours heard about the face reader's arrival, they invited themselves to Bani’s place.
The face reader was made to sit on a grand sofa. A plate of fresh fruits and sweets was offered to him. He amazed everyone with his readings. Everyone offered him money for his readings. Instead, he asked them to give him the gold jewellery they were wearing now. People mesmerized by his antics didn’t refuse and obediently agreed.
Bani entered the room along with a policeman.
‘He is no face reader. He is Kamala’s husband, Ramu,’ said Bani.
‘How do you know?’ asked his mother.
‘Don’t you remember Mom Kamala showing us her family picture when she joined us,’ said Bani.
‘They are seasoned thieves. They did their first robbery in Kolhapur. After which, they came to Nashik. Kamala works as a house help and gathers information. Husband poses a face reader and tricks people,’ said the Policeman.
The policeman arrested Kamala and Ramu. Bani received lots of appreciation from their neighbours and her family.
Moral - Staying alert always helps and saves one from trouble.
Happy reading!
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