PART 66
Sid sits before the bank manager anticipating a positive response but fate isn't in his favor in this time. As Prem has turned his face against them, he had contacted many acquaintances who have conveniently taken so much helps from the Bharadwaj family. But they say fewer people stand by you when you're in trouble. All of them found a lot of mere excuses and he felt it ridiculous to even ask for help from such people who had forgotten all the help they did to them without expecting anything in return. And now the only solution left with him is this; a bank loan. He hopes he'll grab it and save Nithi. "Sorry Mr. Siddhant...We can't grand you the loan...You don't have anything significant to submit as collateral...We cannot help you out for such a large amount in this situation..." states the manager in an official tone. Sid feels low now. Another door is closing before him. "Please Sir...it's necessary...It's the matter of my sister's life...I swear I'll pay it back in time..." begs Sid. "Siddhant...I can understand your situation...but rules are rules and I can't go beyond that...So please..." the manager speaks up as his last word. Sid rises from the chair totally devastated. He doesn't know what to do now; but he knows only this; he got to save his sister at any cost.
Sid finds the last option before him- the company in which he works. He signs in for a loan from his company and presents himself before the financial head for the same. He notices the owner of the company, Anandlal Dwivedi sitting near the financial head and enters the room. "Mr. Siddhant...we're sorry to say but we cannot grand you the loan..."says the financial head. "But sir...why???" questions Sid in anxiousness. "Because you're yet a B level employee and only A level employees can get a loan from the company..." clears the head as Anandlal watches over silently. "But sir...i need it the most in the situation...I can pay it back and I can sign any documents for the same...please...It's urgent..." begs Sid as his eyes tear up. The head nods a carefree no' again. "Sir...this is my last option..." says Sid again. "Mr. Sid...please don't waste my time..." warns the head. Sid finds his heart dropping and prepares to leave thinking everything is over. That's when a voice stops him. "Hey you...just a minute..." he hears Anandlal calling. "yes sir..." Sid turns hopefully. "Mr. Ahuja...you just stay out for a while..i got to discuss something with this guy..." orders Anandlal which the head obeys instantly. Sid is surprised by the happenings and stands before Anandlal . "Sit..sit..why're you standing??" asks Anandlal as he pulls a chair for Sid. A bemused Sid hesitantly takes his seat. "So Siddhant is your name..." ask Anandlal as he twists a pen between his fingers. "Hmmm..." nods Sid. "what's the problem my boy??? You seem to be worn out...Tell me...maybe I can help you..." says Anandlal. Sid looks up at him with a ray of hope. He said he can help him!!!! He feels hopeful. Sid opens up everything to Anandlal feeling that he might help him with the loan.
"I never wanted to do all these sir...but this is the matter of my sister's life...or else, I'm not a guy who falls on someone's feet...But for my Nithi, I can go to any extent..." concludes Sid. "Hmmm...Your story is really heartwarming you know...I feel sad...And I think I can help you..." says Anandlal. Sid looks at him with surprise in his eyes. "Sir..." he asks unbelievably. "Haan Siddhant...I will help you...you'll get the amount for your sister's treatment..Not as loan...The money is all yours..." says Anandlal with a smile which has hidden meanings though Sid fails to understand it right then. He feels overwhelmed. Finally someone has come forward to help them. All doors are not closed. He can save Nithi now.
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