Small Story 62 The Great OO1 Assistant.

Small Story 62 The Great OO1 Assistant Ranjitha stepped into the grand hall of the palatial house, her confidence radiating as she introduced herself to the watchman. “I don’t need an appointment. I’m here to investigate the kidnapping of your boss, Ramaiah, from OO1 Academy.” The watchman’s demeanor shifted instantly. “Oh, you’re with OO1! Please, go right in.” The name carried weight, and Ranjitha reveled in the respect it commanded. Inside, she was greeted by Ramaiah's wife, Parvathy, a dignified woman in her seventies. “Welcome, Ranjitha. I’ve been informed you’re here about my husband.” “Yes,” Ranjitha replied, taking a seat. “Can you tell me what happened?” Parvathy’s voice trembled slightly. “This morning, he went for his walk at 7 AM. He was supposed to return by 8:15, but he never came back. He usually spends a bit of time with his friends at MLV Cafe after walking. By 9 AM, I was worried. It’s unlike him.” Ranjitha’s mind raced. “Did you try calling him?” “Yes, we called at 9:30, but his phone was switched off. It’s a new Apple phone our daughter bought for him last month,” Parvathy said, anxiety etched on her face. “Have you spoken to his friends?” Ranjitha pressed, determined to piece together the puzzle. Before Parvathy could respond, her phone rang. “Hello? Suseela! How are you?” Parvathy’s relief was palpable. “Did you see Ramaiah?” “Yes! He was at the cafe this morning. He refused to join us for a party—something about his health—but we had a lovely time. He’s on his way back, just dropped off by a friend,” Suseela explained. “Thank goodness!” Parvathy exclaimed, relief flooding her voice. “He must have lost charge on his phone.” Ranjitha smiled, her intuition guiding her. “It seems like the kidnapping was just a misunderstanding. Thank you for the information, Parvathy.” As Ranjitha left the palatial house, she felt a sense of fulfillment. The day had brought an unexpected twist, but with a little intuition and the right connections, she had unraveled the mystery. The Great OO1 Assistant had once again proven her mettle. K.Ragavan 30-10-24