Small Story 247.

Small Story 247. Extraction Encounter — A Twist of Destiny Kanaka was waiting for her daughter's call to go to the dentist for a tooth extraction. Finally, Smitha called and asked her to come straight to the clinic. Kanaka took a cab and reached the clinic, where Smitha was already waiting. "Mum, our regular doctor isn’t available today—he’s gone to attend a wedding. But he referred us to another doctor, his nephew," Smitha explained. Kanaka and Smitha went inside. The young doctor, elegant and in his mid-twenties, greeted them politely. "I'm a bit scared about getting my tooth removed," Kanaka said nervously. "But I heard there's a new technique that makes it painless." "Don't worry, madam. I'll be very careful," the doctor assured her kindly. Before beginning, the doctor opened his wallet, looked at a photo inside, and whispered a prayer. Curious, Kanaka asked, "Which god did you pray to, doctor?" With a warm smile, he replied, "My goddess is my mummy. I always seek her blessings before an extraction." Kanaka was touched by his devotion to his mother. Fifteen minutes later, the procedure was complete—smooth and painless. Kanaka was both relieved and impressed. As she was about to leave, she said, "Doctor, may I have the pleasure of seeing your mother's photo?" "Of course," he replied, showing her the picture. To Kanaka's surprise, it was her old friend Pankajam! Overjoyed, she called Pankajam and spoke with her for ten minutes, right there in front of the young doctor—Ajay. The old friends recalled a promise they once made: to get their children—Ajay and Smitha—married someday. Smitha was stunned. She had never imagined that the handsome young doctor would turn out to be her future life partner. The following week, Kanaka, her husband Kannan, and Smitha visited Ajay’s home. They met his father Kesav and mother Pankajam, and together they fixed the wedding date. After enjoying sweets and snacks, everyone departed with joy in their hearts. Ajay never imagined that a routine tooth extraction would lead to such a beautiful bond. Indeed, destiny always finds its way. K.Ragavan 16-5-25