Ducks in Heaven

I read this story long ago, and I have conveniently forgotten the source. Since you also might have read it somewhere, I am not claiming for the copy right.

Raja and Henri were two great friends, but happened to be a mortal, so one day they both died. They died not in a road accident, but in the accident called old age. Both reached heaven, the caretaker of heaven welcomed them, and introduced them to all places of heaven.

Raja was amused to see hundreds of the little ducks roaming on the street in heaven. The caretaker looked at him and said,” Guys listen carefully, these little ducks are very dear to the owner of this place. If you step on any one of these ducks, you will be punished severely. The punishment is that you will be chained to a terrible looking and unattractive woman for whole day and night.”

Friends were happy since they have to be careful about only one simple rule – beware of ducks. But as destiny would have it, one fine morning Raja stepped on a duck, it quacked so loudly, and immediately two security officers picked him up and chained him to a lady who was terrifying. Henry felt sorry for his friend, and continued his sight seeing carefully. At that point of time, security men brought a most beautiful lady and chained her with Henry. Henry was perplexed, though he was happy with this turn of event, he said, “Officers, It is OK that I am chained with this lady, but, I did not step on any duck”. The security men looked at him and said, “Boy, this punishment is not for you, it is for her, it she who has stepped over a duck”

Whenever you get something you don’t deserve, keep in mind that there is some conspiracy against you. Don’t be naïve and start thanking gods and stars. It is time for you to be alert.