Small Story 109. Same Gothram , Different Paths

Small Story 109 Same Gothram, Different Paths Ramaswamy, a man of experiences and wisdom, never expected to revisit the past in the bustling streets of T. Nagar. As he arrived at his daughter Shreya's apartment, he was greeted warmly by her and his grandson Nikil. They had big plans for the day—celebrating Shreya and Keshav’s fifth wedding anniversary. The apartment was vast and neatly maintained, and Ramaswamy was soon enjoying a hearty meal with his son-in-law, Keshav. The anniversary celebration was grand, with guests mostly from the IT and pharma sectors. However, amidst the festivities, Ramaswamy was in for a surprise when he met Sangeetha, a woman from his past. She was a relative of Keshav's, and the moment he saw her, memories flooded back. Years ago, before Ramaswamy's marriage to his late wife, he and Sangeetha had shared an unspoken affection for each other. They had been the perfect match, but the marriage proposal was halted by the discovery that they shared the same gothram, a significant tradition that prevented their union. Now, years later, Sangeetha remained unmarried, choosing instead to focus on her career as a magazine editor. She had come to terms with the past, content with her life and achievements. Ramaswamy, impressed by her resilience, couldn't help but reflect on the strange twists that fate had taken, and how even something as rigid as a gothram could influence the course of life. The meeting, filled with whispers of memories, left Ramaswamy both surprised and grateful for the unexpected connections in life. K.Ragavan 29-12-24