Small Story 733
Life Is Beautiful – 78
The next morning,Ram received acall
“Hello, Sir. How are you? I am Sophia from Denver. I hope you are enjoying your stay in Dubai.”
“Hello, Sophia. I am fine. Thank you. How are you?”
“Sir, the reason I called you is that a close friend of mine, Suganthi, who is associated with the Indian Cultural Association in Denver, is planning to celebrate its tenth anniversary. They would like to invite speakers from India, especially on blogging and other interesting topics.
“They are prepared to take care of your visa arrangements, to-and-fro travel expenses, and your stay for fourteen days. I wanted to know whether you would be willing to attend the function. That is why I called you, Sir.”
“Thank you, Sophia. That is very kind of you. I am happy that you remembered me. How are your husband and parents? And in which month is the programme scheduled?”
“It is on October 15, Sir, if I remember correctly.”
“October 15? I am planning to go to India next week. You can tell Suganthi that I am happy to attend the programme and that I have agreed.”
“Thank you so much, Sir. I will email you all the details and let you know what information and documents she needs from you. Thank you again, Sir. Take care. Bye.”
“Thank you, Sophia. You too, take care.”
Sophia ended the call.
Ram remained thoughtful for a moment, wondering about this unexpected and interesting development.
Just then, Ali came and said, “Good morning, Sir. Shall we go?”
Ram came back to the present after the call. As he settled into his seat, another call came. It was from Ranjitha.
“Hello, Writer-Professor! Did my friend Sophia call you? I gave her your number.”
“Yes, Ranjitha. She called me just now, and I have agreed to attend the programme.”
“Thank you, Sir. Wishing you all the very best in all your new endeavours. Have a nice day. Bye.”
“Thank you, Ranjitha. Bye. Have a nice day.”
After the conversation, Ram reached the Channel office. He sat in his chair, and one of the staff members brought him his usual tea.
K.Ragavan
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