Small Story 231.

Small Story 231. Amazing Return from the UAE After her successful visit to Dubai and the other Emirates, Vasanthy had made a strong impression in the media circle and creative field. She returned to Bengaluru, her heart full of memories and her mind buzzing with new ideas. As soon as she landed at the Bengaluru airport, her phone began to ring. It was Nithya, the kind and resourceful friend who had helped her during her UAE trip—arranging her stay, showing her around, and even introducing her to key people in the industry. “Hey,” Nithya said, “I forgot to give you a small gift—some famous dates and Arabic sweets. A friend of mine is traveling to your city today. He’ll hand them over to you at your office.” Vasanthy was already overwhelmed by Nithya's warmth during the trip, and now this thoughtful gesture only deepened her respect and affection for her. The next day, Vasanthy was busy in her office, presenting clips and highlights from her Dubai visit to the company’s directors. She spoke passionately about how she made an impact at the conference. Chief Ram smiled and congratulated her. “We always knew you would carry our philosophy and raise our organization’s name globally.” Just then, the receptionist called her. “Ma’am, someone named Rajesh is here to see you.” Vasanthy couldn’t recall the name at first. Moments later, a young, well-dressed man entered her cabin. “I’m Nithya’s cousin,” he said. “She asked me to deliver this box.” It turned out to be a 10-kilogram container filled with dates, almonds, and other Arabic sweets. Vasanthy was pleasantly surprised. She offered Rajesh tea and even invited him for lunch, but he politely declined due to his packed schedule. A few minutes later, Nithya called again. “Did Rajesh reach?” “Yes,” Vasanthy replied. “He just left. Thank you so much, Nithya. You’re amazing—and so is the gift!” Their conversation ended with warmth and gratitude. Reflecting on her trip, Vasanthy thought, My Dubai visit didn’t just elevate our company’s profile globally—I also gained a wonderful friend for life. Seeing the beautifully packed gift box, Chief Ram smiled and said, “Vasanthy is always lucky to have good friends—and we’re lucky to have her as our Project Manager.” K.Ragavan 30-4-25