CHAPTER 48

AN EXTRAVAGANT CEREMONY

“... So Reuben, as I speak to you, you are now ninety five thousand dollars richer.

I'll get some documents from the bank tomorrow so you sign them and I hand over the account to you.” Grandpa concluded with a smile

Reuben smiled .

“ Wow, I'm actually short of words Grandpa. You never cease to amaze. As my girlfriend here would say, you are always full of surprises.

I firstly want to thank you for all that you have sacrificed for me from childhood up till now” Reuben said.

Grandpa nodded.

“ Can I ask a question?” Anabelle asked.

“ You just did.” Grandpa replied with a smile.

“ Why did you keep such money in your account when you knew very well you both were struggling to survive?

Why didn't you tell him earlier, at least he could have invested such money and would have been making more money by now” Anabelle asked looking all confused.

Grandpa smiled and sighed at the question.

“ You are absolutely right my dear. But I first used the money to get a treasury bill