Who Is Really Rich?

Characters
Maid: Sunita
Maid’s Mother: Sumathi
Maid’s Son: Sunil
Maid’s Daughter: Sulaksha
Man: Sudhir
Wife: Supriya
Delivery Boy: Raju

SCENE 1

(Sudhir seen at the laptop, busy working, when the maid Sunita approaches him)

Sunita (with duster in hand): “Sir, I’m sorry for disturbing you.”

Sudhir: “What is it?”

Sunita: “Sir, last week I had asked for two days leave. You said you would tell me later.”

Sudhir: “Yes, I remember Sunita. You want to go to your village tonight, right?”

Sunita: “Yes, sir. But, I…I… wanted to ask you for some money. Diwali is approaching, so I would be very grateful if you could give me some bonus.”

Sudhir: “See Sunita, we have already given you your salary beforehand for this month. I don’t think we can give you any extra money.”

Sunita (sadly): “Okay, sir, thank you. At least you are allowing me to go for two days. That itself is a big blessing.”

Supriya (comes along with a cup of tea for her husband and herself): “Sudhir, I overheard your conversation with Sunita. I know that we are paying Sunita from your salary. She has been working here for three years now, and has never asked us for a raise in salary or even for a bonus. She also does her work with so much love, dedication and diligence. Why don’t we give her some amount?”

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