Monday, 10 March 2014

The Man in the Bowler Hat!

He knew that as soon he entered,he would be the centre of attraction!And why not,for he was a count of great stature and power.Over and above that he was born with looks which could easily have put a film star to shame!His perfectly chiseled body and radiant face was a thing that The Gods had gifted him and his impeccable manners were a result of his high polished upbringing!
As he entered  the OO-LA-LAS from the women and the jealous macho glances from the men were a routine!The stately Duke who was the host himself welcomed him!Count Aegis of Greece had an air about him which could even bring a king to his knees!

As he reached the Gambling tables,Lady Luck herself smitten by him brought him all the riches on the table just like his annual visit to Monte Carlo!But even though his well brushed Armani suit with his expensive hand crafted Berluti shoes were a la mode the star attraction in his attire was a Bowler Hat specifically made with his family crest on it with a small but exquisite ruby at its center in full display!This along with the Man was a combination which stole the thunder from then on!He ended up 'promising' almost all the women(unmarried and married)of dates he knew he would never keep but what was the harm in dreaming!Fine wine flowed like streams and the soft,intoxicating music from the orchestra carried all the guests to paradise!The Party of the Duke was as stunning as a bright starlit sky thanks to the chandeliers and heavy,beautiful jewelry worn by the women!While the gentlemen were busy discussing and making new business alliances the ladies were either discussing the latest gossip or outrageously flirting with Aegis!

The Party was going well into the night and thanks to the charms of Aegis the ladies and gentlemen were having the time of their lives!Time passed by quickly and due to all the 'spirits' the guests did not notice the center chandelier swinging wildly just above the Count's head!It soon came crashing down with all the glass splinters flying around as darkness spread!And after a moment a loud crash and a THUD was heard!The lights came back within moments as to the horror of people Aegis was lying in a dizzy near the entrance.He had collided with a short,portly man who wearing an ill-fitting tweed suit was searching for his wig and hat to cover his balding head!

But the horror was due to the bright,expensive jewels strewn all over Aegis and as he tried to rise more of them fell out!And within moments he was apprehended with him hurling abuses and insults on how did the guards have the audacity to touch him!Among this panic spread by the women to the anger of the men,the short, portly man who did not belong to this scene said,"HELLO,EVERYONE I AM COUNT AEGIS FROM GREECE"!!!!
  
 

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