Small Story 583
All for Good
Gundappa had been planning for several days to visit his niece in Hosur. She had recently undergone cataract surgery after returning from the UK, where she had retired from her teaching profession. Now settled in Hosur, she was recovering well, and Gundappa was eager to see her.
However, the scorching heat over the past few days had made travel difficult. At 76, though still energetic and active, Gundappa decided to postpone the trip. Along with that, he also had to delay his wife Pramila’s wish to visit Melkote to seek blessings from their deity.
Gundappa, a retired General Manager from KMF, lived with Pramila in their independent house in Malleswaram, Bengaluru. Their son was settled in Malaysia, so the couple spent most of their time together, planning small trips and visits.
Just as they were reconsidering their plans, Gundappa received a phone call from his friend, Lawyer Harish.
“Hello! Tomorrow is my grandson’s wedding reception in Hosur,” Harish said cheerfully. “He got married in Sydney. The bride is from Hosur, so we are hosting the reception there. I’ve forwarded the location. You and Mrs. Pramila must come and bless the couple.”
Gundappa was delighted. What a pleasant surprise! He and Pramila had already been thinking of visiting Hosur the next day to see his niece, and now they had another reason to go.
He shared the news with Pramila, who smiled with relief and happiness. “We postponed our plans because of the heat,” she said, “but now it seems everything has fallen into place.”
Then she added gently, “Perhaps my wish to visit Melkote will also come true next week.”
Gundappa nodded, looking at her warmly. Both of them smiled at each other, feeling content.
Sometimes, they realized, delays happen for a reason—and in the end, everything turns out for the good.
K.Ragavan
17-4-26