The Greedy Man

Mohammed’s store was in the heart of the few blocks that made up Neighbourhood 7. When he started,Mohammed’s was only a small store which sold only things like sweets and ice-cream. He would have wanted to do more, but lacking the capital he continued with only these items. Naturally there were not many people who went to the store. Then came a stroke of good fortune for Mohammed. A new neighbour moved into the area and offered to help expand the store. Quiet,unsuspecting Mohammed welcomed the opportunity and within a month, the store increased in size and in the things it sold. All the daily requirements of a household were now sold. Also, because of the low rental,Mohammed was able to sell the goods at a price lower than the larger stores. People were happy because they could get anything they wanted conveniently and at a reasonable price.

Then the man who sponsored Mohammed became greedy. He began to badger Mohammed into selling the store to him. Mohammed was helpless because he was indebted to the man both financially and morally.He resisted as long as he could, but finally the man managed to pressurize Mohammed to sell out.Mohammed sold the shop and migrated. Then came the shock: The new owner closed the shop.

People were furious and went up to see him. He was not in his apartment and people learnt from his maid that the family had gone on vacation. Everyone was angry but there was nothing they could do. The man and his family came back a week later and the neighbourhood people discovered that he intended to sell the shop. Sarcastically he named a price which was twice what the shop was worth and challenged anyone to buy it. Naturally the people were furious but there was nothing that they could do. They just fumed and left.

From that day, everyone was greatly inconvenienced. The nearest shops were one kilometre away and the items were expensive. Moreover the personalised service by Mohammed was sadly missed. People had been charmed by his sincerity and friendliness and this they could not get from any of the shops. The little store remained closed for more than a month. The owner was obviously trying to get a price for it which no one was willing to pay. He was rich and could afford to hold out. He lost the friendship of all his neighbours but he did not care. All he wanted was a good price for his shop.

Then one day, at dawn, the quiet of the neighbourhood was shattered by a fire engine. The little store was on fire. Police who investigated suspected arson,but the culprit was never caught. It must have been one of the disappointed people – either the neighbours or one of those who could not buy the shop. As for the man who lost everything, there was nothing he could do. Everyone felt sorry for him.

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