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07. In Search of Love - Sandhya

Are you sure Pooja? These are your mother’s jewels.”

Pooja looked at the jewels in front of her… The gold and diamond jewels dazzled her eyes… She shook her head and said,

In search of love“No uncle I don’t need them… I know mom gave it for me but I want to help Kannan uncle. And I am very sure mom would appreciate my decision...”

“I know… but… don’t mistake me Pooja… What about you? You need to think about your future also right?”

“…”

“You need some financial stability… I am worried about you… Praba…”

Pooja interrupted and said,

“I know uncle… But don’t worry about me. If Kannan uncle comes back then he will take care of me… His family will be there to support me…”

“mmmm… But have you got any information about his family?”

“No uncle… I haven’t got any solid information yet… But I am confident that we can find them soon… We were able to track Kannan uncle, can’t we do this…”

“mmmm… I hope that everything goes fine…”

“Uncle will this jewels be enough for arranging the required money?”

“We will know about it today Pooja. Though gold rate is almost 3000 rupees, I am not sure at what rate they will buy this… You also have few diamond, ruby and emerald jewels so I hope it should be sufficient. We need to be ready for negotiating…”

“Hmmm…”

Pooja and Ranga reached the shop run by Chandalal. Ranga’s friend had recommended Chandalal to him. Ranga explained the reason of their visit.

“We need this money immediately Chandalal… I know it’s a huge amount still…”

“You don’t worry about that sir. If the quality of your jewels are good then there’s nothing else to worry…”

“You can check the quality yourselves… All these are fine jewelry… The precious stones are also of good quality…”

Pooja opened the suitcase and moved it towards Chandalal. Chandalal checked the jewels for a few minutes… He closed the suit case with satisfaction in his face…

“These are really good jewels madam… I understand that you are in a financial crunch but do you really want to sell them? It’s so very difficult to get these type of high quality jewels…”

Ranga looked at Pooja… Pooja’s eyes were fixed on the suitcase… That was her last connection with her mother… That was the only property that was left with her…

“Yes, I know but I have to sell them…”

“Ok madam. Then no problems I can give you 25 lakhs as you had requested.”

Ranga and Pooja shared a surprised glance. Chandalal could understand that…

“I see that you are surprised… If we go just by the rate of gold and diamonds, yes I am giving you atleast five lakhs more but I tell you I have been in the business for a while… Look at the work in these jewelries… They are very fine art… That itself will give them more weightage… There are so many rich women who like these type of jewelry…”

“Oh…”

“Yes madam… So are you fine with the deal?”

“Pooja I think we should ask for few more lakhs? That would help you…” whispered Ranga in Pooja’s ears.

Pooja’s immediate thought was to say no… But then she thought again… A few lakhs in bank should really help her… She looked at Ranga and nodded in acceptance…

Ranga turned to Chandalal,

“Chandalal, you yourself mentioned about the worth of the jewels… I hope you can increase the amount…”

“Hare yaar… Just because I accepted to the rate you asked you are asking for more? Rangaji this is not fair…”

Ranga started negotiating… Chandalal tried to resist… A bell rang from the inside room and disturbed their discussion…

“One minute sir, I will come in a minute… Please keep your suitcase safely…” said Chandalal and went inside hurriedly.

He returned after a few minutes.

“I have an urgent work sir… I need to leave…”

“Even we need to leave Chandalal… So what are you saying?”

“Hmmm… 30 lakhs! That’s my final deal, is it ok?”

Pooja was shocked! Five more lakhs?

 

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