The Old Couple!!

This was my 3rd week in London and I was on my way for my first Interview in this country. A little nervous yet full of confidence I was walking with Harry who decided to accompany me till the Interview venue. I am not sure if it was for moral support or because he is aware of my terrible road sense!

We were just couple of minutes away from the venue and I saw an old Indian couple may be in mid-fifties. The man was wearing a red floral print shirt and the lady who looked much older wore a shiffon saree. My first glance at them and I smiled thinking of them as an old couple enjoying their trip to London.

The very moment, I realized the man was standing next to me and asking - "beta - apko hindi ati hai?" (child, do you understand hindi). With immediate excitement, I responded - "Haan" (Yes) and the next thing I realize is Harry shouting on top of his voice - Swati, Lets go from here!!

I was astonished!!

I had no clue of the reason for this reaction of his but something within told me that he must definitely be having a strong one to do this. Few steps ahead - He told me this is the same couple who had deceived him and his friend, couple of weeks ago!

The same couple had stopped Harry and his friend in central London. He pleaded his wife was ill and they had been robbed. He borrowed 70£. He acted so miserable that he was willing to pawn his wife's gold jewellery in return for 70£. They felt pity for the man and his wife and gave them the money. He took their number and commited to call back and make sure that he returns their money, which he never did...

I just didn't know how to react to this! It was definitely not the thing I wanted to experience before my first Interview in London!!!!


Did I get that job or not?? ....