Dimitri was really focused that day at his job , he worked in finance. He had just been promoted to a senior . A remarkable feat at such an young age . He was 24 . The rest of the people in his position were above 35 . So , many of the people came up to him and said to him , that he will make Director one day . Director ! Me ? Dimitri would reply . But in the deepest corner of his heart , he had big ambitions . Not all liked his development , there were a few in the office who were jealous of his growth . However they did not show it explicitly , they did come and congratulate him . Dimitri was happy that day because of his promotion and also that everyone was happy for him . He retuned home and both Sergey and Plato were excited form him .
One day you will make Director , said Sergey .
No , not at all . Dimitri was quick to brush of his accolades
I have some good news too , said Plato
I'm being promoted to a driver .
Congratulations , Said Dimitri
I do have to alternate with Andrei , clarified Plato
It's a start . You have a great career ahead of you . Congratulated Dimitri
Sergey excused him in the middle of the conversation and went to look for something in his cupboard
The two of them looked at what he was up to .
Sergey retuned to the living room with a bottle of Vodka in his hand
Today we celebrate . Said Sergey
Celebrate for the three of us .
Dimitri looked over at Sergey
I have some good news and I have some bad news
What is that ? asked Dimitri
The good news is I too am being promoted
And the bad news , said Sergey and opened the bottle
This will be the last drink I have with the two of you in this house
Dimitri had a confused look on his face
I'm leaving Minsk , Dimitri , said Sergey
I'm a traveler now
A traveler . Bravo . Congratulated Dimitri
Thank you . Replied Sergey . And it is not like I will not be seeing you blokes again .
I will be in and out of this dump yard every other week . Said Sergey
All the three of them laughed
Cheers , said the three of them and began to drink
Sergey looked over at Plato . Someday you too will be a traveler like me . That is a prediction i make
A very bold prediction , replied Plato
I think so too , said Dimitri .
That's too far ahead . Let me become a permanent driver first . Replied Plato
Sergey lit a Cigarette and he offered one to Dimitri and Plato
Dimitri refused
Plato agreed after much insistence from Sergey
The two of them went to the balcony to leave out the smoke
Plato , said Sergey
I have spoken with Andrei . The arrangement stays .
What arrangement , asks Plato
The arrangement with Andrea . The same thing man . We had this diversion today morning . replied Sergey
And Andrei agreed . Asked Plato
Yeah , he agreed . He will do the job , you just have to sit tight like today
Sergey , you do realize that Mr. Peter was aware of what you were up to right ?
Maybe , maybe not . But that's over . I'm not in this anymore . And Andrei's hands are clean as they come .
This is stupid man , replied Plato . We are putting our jobs at jeopardy .
And what do I gain out of this ? nothing . Only you and Andrei . I don't need to do this . Said Plato
You want a cut ? asked Sergey
No , I do not want a cut . I just do not want a part of this . Replied Plato
Plato , said Sergey . With an intensity in his eyes . It's your turn to pluck the diamonds .
Come on man , said a visibly frustrated Plato . enough of this diamond shit .
And why do you want to meddle with simple affairs . You have the world , heck even the galaxy ahead of you . Said Plato
Sergey raised his hands in a way that portrayed his nonchalant attitude towards this matter
This is trouble man , said Plato . And Andrei , I'm surprised he is in on this
He needs the money , you know he is getting married to that girl . I forgot her name . replied Sergey
Ida . Replied Plato
Yes , Ida .
You know how it is . Marriage , kids and so on . And a side hustle never hurts .
Plato hashed his Cigarette
What if Mr. Peter finds out and he fires me ? asked Plato
Just tell you were forced and try to prove your innocence . Replied Sergey
I ain't no rat man , Said Plato
Listen to me kid . Said Sergey
You got to be one . If you have to survive . Look around Plato , there is not much hope around for people like us
Sergey came closer to Plato . You see Dimitri . His life is sorted , even though he is to spend bulk of his life here in Minsk . He is sorted . Not you , You will soon realize you have to bend your morals now and then to survive . This is one of those times .
You have a choice now. take the money and carry the risk or do not take the money and be a rat . Said Sergey
If I do not take the money , Andrei is going to suspect me anyway . Right ?
No he will not . I'm going to take your share too . That's the arrangement now . So there is no suspicion involved . said Sergey
So , if you want in . You take the money from me . Said Sergey
Id rather the money from you than be a rat . Said Plato
Good choice , now come let us go in and celebrate . Said Sergey
A celebration indeed , said Plato sarcastically
