Small Story 380.

Small Story 380 “Miracle on Flight BA 380” Pravin settled into his seat on Flight BA 380, bound for Bengaluru from London. After completing his course with OO1 Academy, he had gone to Philadelphia and solved a complex case. From there, he traveled to Atlanta, cracked two more investigations, and had recently returned to London to meet his future wife. Suganthi and Pravin had liked each other from the start. Their families had given their blessings, and the wedding was fixed to take place in three months at a grand convention hall in Mysore. Suganthi, a highly accomplished psychiatrist, had earned numerous awards by the age of 26, and Pravin admired her deeply — not just for her beauty, but for her intellect and grace. Pravin’s parents lived in Shimoga, and after reporting back to the Academy, he planned to visit them. As he was lost in memories of Suganthi’s smiling face, his thoughts were interrupted by a voice beside him. “Excuse me… I usually book the window seat, and it looks like this one is mine. You might be in the wrong seat.” “Oh, I’m sorry, I didn’t notice,” Pravin said politely and shifted to his assigned seat. “Thank you,” she smiled. “I’m Roshani. I work as a bank manager. Came to visit some friends and relatives. Heading back now.” They chatted briefly during the flight, and upon arrival in Bengaluru, exchanged numbers before going their separate ways. A few days later, while Pravin was en route to Mysore, he received a message: “Hey, thank you for your company on the flight. If you're married, your wife is lucky — and if not, your future lady is. You seemed soft-spoken and honest — perfect traits for someone in the investigation field. Besides banking, I’m also a certified face-reading analyst. Take care – Roshani.” Pravin smiled at the unexpected message. Roshani’s words warmed his heart. Fast forward to the wedding reception in Mysore: the hall was buzzing with joy, music, and celebration. As Pravin greeted guests, someone called his name. “I’m so happy for you! My friend Suganthi is lucky to have you!” He turned around, stunned. It was Roshani — holding two large gift boxes and beaming with joy. Sometimes, predictions don’t come true. But in Pravin’s case, the face reader was absolutely right. K.Ragavan 26-9-25