Shown!

Harish was all excited for the secret meet for two reasons. The first, for being in the list of elite group of very rich men invited for it and the second, for what he was about to display there. Nobody, he was sure, knew that he had in possession, the rare diamond which was so famous for being one of the oldest and biggest. The way he obtained can best be left untold.

They were all invited for a secret meeting organized by a newly formed group, headed by Sivaraman, one of the richest men in the country. He had been an icon and respected for paying all his taxes. "C'mon! You want me to believe this?", you may ask. Well. I don't know what to say to this. The organization, the venue and the request to bring along the most worthy possession for display, were instructed to be kept secret. And it clearly was an opportunity to show the wealth and to some extent, the connoiseurship too.

He reached there on time, in one of his best dresses and cars. And was so surprised to see his business rivals too and gritted his teeth. Altogether, there were 300 participants and each had something extraordinary to show. Security was so tight and they all were allowed to bring in their own personal guards. Sivaraman, on his part, showed his most recent possession of the earliest model of the national emblem, in solid gold. That was not a surprise, as the news had already been in papers.

As they all dined and drank the finest, Sivaraman stood up. All eyes were fixed on him. "Gentlemen! Now is the time to introduce the actual host, Mr. Ratan Shah from the Income Tax department", he started.

 

Yes. Happy to receive yours as the first feedback to this post Sofea. Thanks. -rgs

 

I had to google after reading your feedback, Nihasvin. Whoa! It opened a big book of information. Thanks. -rgs