Small story 50.Friend's Wish.

Small Story 50. Friend's Wish Ambujam was overjoyed to receive a letter from her dear friend Ranjitham through her son Ram. Ranjitham was coming to India next week, and the news filled Ambujam with happiness. Her son, Ram, had recently returned from a ten-day trip to Singapore, where he had been warmly hosted by Ranjitham, who had also sent back delicious sweets for the family. Ram, an ambitious young man who had just graduated, was eager to study artificial intelligence and planned to move to Australia in a few months. His father, Pramod, a pharmaceutical consultant, and Ambujam, who was 51, made an ideal couple, raising Ram with love and good values. When Ranjitham arrived, the two friends embraced, exchanging heartfelt greetings and catching up over lunch. Later, Ambujam went to work, but when she returned home, Ranjitham surprised Ram by preparing his favorite sweet, Kesari. However, as the evening wore on, Ranjitham revealed troubling news. A few weeks earlier, she had been diagnosed with throat cancer. The prognosis was grim—three years at most, according to the renowned doctor from the Adayar Cancer Institute. Ranjitham, who had lost her husband in an accident months earlier, expressed her wish for Ram to stay with her during this time. She felt a deep connection to him and longed for the joy of having him call her “Mummy” as they spent those precious years together. Ambujam's heart ached for her friend. She wrapped her arms around Ranjitham, assuring her, “You will live for many years. I promise to support you, and if Ram can bring you happiness, then we will make it happen.” Their bond, forged through years of friendship, would only grow stronger as they faced this difficult journey together. K.Ragavan 18-10-24