Small Story 112.Memorable Blessings.

Small Story 112. *Memorable Blessings** Goutam was driving joyfully towards Chennai after visiting his aunt, uncle, and cousins. His trip had been fulfilling, and he was now carrying those precious memories with him to his workplace in Sydney in just two days. Aarti, sitting beside him, noticed his silence and whispered, "Why are you so quiet, Goutam?" "I'm just concentrating on the road," Goutam replied, keeping his focus. Master Goutam, who was in 8th standard, nodded knowingly and added, "I think Dad is recollecting the two days spent with thatha and patti." Aarti smiled and continued, "Why did you leave so soon? Nandhini and her sons were so helpful and courteous. The restaurants they took us to were amazing, and the apartment was lovely. Your uncle, my thatha, spoke with such kindness and a soft voice." Master Vikas chimed in, "True, Aunty had a divine nature, and her attachment to the goddess was so admirable." Goutam smiled and nodded, "Yes, you're all right in your observations." Suddenly, a diversion on the road caught Goutam's attention, and he quickly adjusted his driving. "Meeting your close relatives after eight years brings a lot of happiness," he reflected aloud. His family had truly enjoyed the unexpected trip to the garden city. The hospitality provided by Nandhini and the others was unforgettable. Just then, Goutam's phone rang. It was a colleague from work. "Hey, congratulations, Goutam! You've been promoted to Programme Manager!" Goutam was taken aback, never expecting such good news. Aarti, overjoyed, whispered, "Our trip really made a great turn in our lives." Goutam smiled, still in awe. "I wouldn’t be surprised if I get bad news after this trip, but we can’t say it’s a bad sign," he joked. "My dad always tells me that whenever you’re blessed with good people from the heart, good things follow." Goutam carried that unforgettable trip in his heart, whispering to himself, "Dad, you were right, and this title proves it." K.Ragavan 1-1-25