Rupee is now all set. The pawns have been placed in their moods and states. He takes a deep breath, swigs a large peg of neat whiskey which sends a burning sensation through his body in this slightly chilly weather in the bar.
He now approaches the table where Franc, Marc, Guilder and cronies INC are well past their sanesibilities now. Slurry loud voices laced with the choicest expletives ring in the ambience of the table. The empty bottles lying around with innumerable cigarette stubs strewn around the table were witness to a marathon Bachchus sessions. Escudo is serving one more round of wine when Rupee approaches the table. Marc and Franc welcome him, offer him a chair. Rupee makes himself comfortable, looks over his head at the bar, snaps at the bartender for a bottle of wine for each person on the table with some cheese, slightly nods his head towards the now hyper Reminbi and a frustrated Pound's direction for the bill. Waiter nods in return... he sure will get a damn good tip tonight.
Franc, Marc et al are mighty impressed- this is a different Rupee than the one they knew from the past years. Rupee raises a toast to all, there is a loud Cheers and as more sausages and rabbit meat are ordered for the group, Rupee cautiously ventures," Guys, what's up with Euro nowadays- I saw him at the bar some time ago but he was not his earlier self". Franc replies, his voice quite slurred now," I dont know my friend, he was alright tll some time ago but then the heat of the youth took control - gamblng, parties, orgies opened up a hedonsm not known to us noblemen" Noblemen? Rupee laughs in his heart," I have a thought, let me know if you are ok with it, or if you need to speak to the mommies- what if I take control over Euro's upbringing from now on. You guys used to laugh at me when I was a teenager but sometimes a disciplined lifestyle is needed for a better future." Franc and Marc are now interested - they have been facing a lot of flak recently for their lack of control over Euro. This was a chance to redeem themselves.
They look towards Escudo and Guilder for some hint of an approval - the ladies be damned, if it were n't for those girls that night at the Guilders' party- all this would not have happened. Escudo and Guilder both give a nod. This was the JACKPOT Rupee had been hoping for!!!!!!
When Rupee hints that Reminbi is now a friend and that Rupee is looking out for a suitable alliance for the Chinky girl - the icing on the cake is laid. The only concern Franc had was Rupee's ongoing border violations with China. Now this was laid - the deal was thus inked later-
Rupee would be Euro's guardian and owner till such time that both the parties mutually concur that Euro is now a wise mature intelligent responsible elegant disciplined sophisticated respectful chivalrous God fearing law abiding well mannered thrifty member of the society. In turn Rupee would be given a free control and withdrawing rights from the Franc-Marc-Guilder-Escudo family fortunes to the tune of a percentage to be determined at a later stage.
There is a loud cheer and shouting as all of them hug each other and raise a toast. Reminbi excitedly comes to Rupee to enquire, Rupee explains," I take Euro with me India, you take home Sam to China ok?" Reminbi nods her head excitedly," Now, stop talk with Pound. Pound old man but ok for Sam jealous. I speak to Sam for your hand ok?" Reminbi can't hold on to her excitement. Continues Rupee," for that I need money, Good Girl Reminbi tell papa for lot of money for future with Sam? All for Reminbi future ok?" Reminbi vigourously nods her head, quickly opens her purse, pulls out a signed cheque, addresses it to Rupee."This special cheque for Rupee. Like film bollywood, blank cheque. Rupee more wants?" Rupee takes the cheque and now that his work is done - gives a dazzling smile to Reminbi," Good Girl Reminbi - now go and sleep, you need to go shopping again tomorrow."
Three birds with one shot - Euro firmly in his control + Franc & Marc deal + special drawing rights paper of Bank of China!!!! Phew!!! No sweat.
Rupee now tells the bartender that no table should be without booze. Keep on refilling as the glasses empty. By now the bartender knows whose tab is this on; smiles - Rupee hands over a big tip in return. Rupee now makes his way towards the Dollar$. There is an eerie quietness as Singa aud Audi are seated at one table where as Sam and Candy are at the other. Rupee first approaches Singa and Audi. By now his ownership of Euro news has spread as the bartenders are quickly refilling all the empty glasses. Singa and Audi smile at Rupee," Congrats maait!!!! I aam screwed todaaay... had a big fight with Sam.... bloddy step brother #$%#@#$$#@#@#@". Rupee consoles," Audi- chill maan, I spoke to Reminbi. She is okaay with your alliance. Cheer up!!!!" Audi is shocked!!! Unable to say anything - he embraces Rupee and cries out a big thanks.
Rupee now walks to Sam and Candy. Sam as usual, is checking out the happenings in other countries whereas Candy is checking out herself in her pocket mirror. So typical. Rupee now approaches Sam. Sam is wary. He has heard the news. Rupee is now more powerful than him. Starts off Rupee," Well Sam, what's up? Are you with me or against me?". Sam still smarting," What if I am not with you?" Rupee plays his ace out," Your own family is now behind me. Audi and Singa have decided to break all links with you." Sam is stunned. This was the last straw. Sam breaks down while the strikingly beautiful Candy is still unpeturbed.
Sam agrees to sign off the document that will end his reign as Rupee will take control of all his assets. Also, Sam has to get engaged with Reminbi but only till that.... the relation should not go beyond that point. Sam agrees. In return, Rupee lets Sam to retain Candy's estate and wealth.
Rupee looks at Pound. Pound is a lost soul - interested in nothing. Rupee spares him. Atleast he did some good when he was a master.
As the bartenders keep on pouring drinks through the night and almost everyone in the bar gets drunk on free booze, Rupee takes a deep breath. In one night he has
- taken over the control of Euro with no plans of disciplining him
- got the Chinese girl to give him a blank cheque and get her army off his borders
- got Franc and Marc et al to pay a hefty sum for Euro's maintenance
- Audi and Singa are now unimportant but they are still on good terms with him
- Sam has agreed to Rupee's demands
What an after party session was it- all because of one wayward teenager!!! Ek tha Euro aur ab Ek rahega RUPEE!!!!!!!
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