Small Story 251.

Small Story 251 A Great Gesture of Friendship Ramu and Somu were good friends since childhood. They were also neighbours in the same apartment complex. Somu worked as a Quality Manager in a pharmaceutical company and wished to stay permanently in his favourite city, Bengaluru, as he was the only son of his parents. Ramu, on the other hand, had recently completed his graduation and post-graduation, with plans to go overseas. One day, he visited a friend’s house and saw a beautiful pet dog. He immediately took a liking to the breed and soon brought home a similar pet, naming him Prince. Ramu treated Prince like royalty, and they quickly developed a strong bond. Time passed, and Ramu received a job offer from a reputed bank in Dubai. That evening, as usual, Ramu met Somu in the park. Somu noticed Ramu looking sad and asked what was wrong. Ramu shared the good news about the Dubai offer but said he was hesitant to accept it because of his recent adoption of Prince. He was even ready to forgo the opportunity. Somu nodded and said, “Why would you miss such a great opportunity, my dear friend? I too have grown fond of Prince after seeing his smartness and energy. I was planning to buy a similar dog, but now I have a better idea. Since you got this offer, I’ll take care of Prince at my home. Your parents can visit him anytime, as we live next door.” Ramu’s eyes filled with tears. He hugged Somu and whispered, “This is a great help. I’m so happy you like Prince too.” Somu smiled and said, “I’ll be here permanently, and I’ll take good care of Prince. I want your career to shine.” Ramu whispered with emotion, “Prince is truly lucky… and so am I to have a friend like you.” K.Ragavan 20-5-25