Face Reader in the Town | Children Short Stories

Kamala worked as a house help in Kolhapur to make her ends meet. Her husband’s job in the factory got transferred to Nashik, and she had to leave her job. After they relocated to Nashik, she started looking for a house help job. 

Initially, ladies were reluctant to hire as she didn’t have any credentials. She didn’t have any 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 managed to get a few more households to work as house help, not 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 her 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 her mother welcomed him. Neighbors, too, invited themselves to Bani’s place when they heard about Face reader’s arrival.

Face reader was made to sit on a grand sofa seat. A plate of fresh fruits and sweets were offered to him. He amazed all of them by his readings. Everyone offered him money for his readings. Instead, he asked them to give him the gold jewelry they are 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 showed us her family picture when she joined us,’ said Bani.

‘They are seasoned thieves. They did their first robbery in Kolhapur. Post which they came to Nashik. Kamala works as a house help and gathers information. Husband poses a face reader and trick people,’ said Policeman.

Policeman arrested Kamala and Ramu. Bani received lots of appreciation from neighbors and her family.

Moral of the Short Story- Staying alert always helps, saves one from troubles.

Happy reading!

About the writer: 

Nisha B Thakur is the author of a Murder Mystery | The Unexpected Trail read at https://www.amazon.in/dp/B0BB88QHM5