The Silk Scarf by Ahmed Essop

The plot

Two escort driving a Mercedes Benze they entered the gates of the Oriental Plaza in Fordsburg.The women were dressed up in designer clothing and expensive jewellery that was emerged.One  of  the lady was the wife of mr Clive Nebo who has been designated as the Foreign Affairs Minister in the new government to be established after the passing of the apartheid era.The two women , Mrs Nebo and  her friend Margaret  bought some shoes , jewellies and the swimming costumes.Mrs  Nebo saw a lovely Indian dress on a dummy in a shop window and she decided to buy it.Mrs Nebo ask if there is a silk scarf that matches with her dress she bought but there was noting.They work from shop to shop until they come to Moghul Boutique where Mrs Nebo find the silk scarf which matches with her perfect dress.Mrs Nebo decided to buy  it and when she looked into her bag and took out the money  she was  fifteen rands short.She decided to pay with a cheque but the owner of the shop set up a rule that says no credit,no cheques ,only cash.Mrs Nebo was offended her intergrity was being challenged by the fire in the letters .Mr Sakur the owner of   the shop ran his business according to his rules and he didn't see why customers should question him.Mrs Nebo and Magareta stared at the shopkeeper while eating as though they were prepared to eat him if given the word ,but the man did not look at them to feel intimidated.Mr Sader talk to Mr Sakur gave him money and give Mrs Nebo the silk scarf as a gift .Mrs Nebo smiled happly after receiving the gift and really thank the the traders.

The setting
Time: In the last date of apartheid.
Place:Oriental Plaza in Johannesgurg
The description of the main characters

Mr Sakur :He is an Indian businessman of a middle height,proud  and he has integrity

Mrs Nebo:She has a medium height ,wiwth heavy loins ,her smooth-skinned complexion having been pampered by beauticiasns  in sand salons.