Small Story 257.

Small Story 257: Miracle Duo and a Fortunate Encounter Murali landed at Bengaluru International Airport from Dubai via Emirates Airlines. After completing the formalities, he stepped out to find his friend Murthy waiting for him. Murthy greeted him warmly and drove him home. On the way, Murthy asked about Murali’s journey and how his family was doing in Dubai. “All are doing well,” Murali replied. “How about your family and parents?” “They’re fine too,” Murthy said, as they reached his independent house in Banashankari. Murali was warmly welcomed by Murthy’s wife Anjali and his parents. Murali, a bank manager in Dubai, had met Murthy three years ago when Murthy visited Dubai with his wife. They met at a restaurant, struck up a conversation, and quickly became good friends. Murthy, a media consultant, had come to explore opportunities in Dubai and, thanks to Murali, landed a consultancy contract with a major media company. Now, Murali was visiting Bengaluru to attend his close friend Naveen’s wedding, and he had planned to meet Murthy as well. When Murthy heard Murali was coming, he insisted that Murali stay with him. Murali’s wife, a doctor, couldn’t make the trip. The next day, Murali convinced Murthy to accompany him to the wedding at a grand kalyana mantapa in Jayanagar. Naveen was delighted to meet Murthy and thanked Murali for bringing such a "powerful personality" to his wedding. Murali, surprised, asked, “What do you mean by ‘powerful personality’?” Naveen explained, “I completed my degree in Communication and Advertising. During one of our seminars, Murthy gave an inspiring lecture. His knowledge deeply impressed me. Now I’ve joined a media company and was looking for a consultant. I couldn’t find his contact, and I was hoping to meet him someday. And now, you’ve brought him here from Dubai!” He handed Murthy his card and said, “Please visit our office this coming Monday. Let’s discuss a possible collaboration.” Murthy was surprised and pleased. He had always wanted to associate with a company like Naveen’s—and now, thanks to Murali, the connection was made. Murali thanked Murthy for attending the wedding, not knowing it would lead to something greater. Two days later, Murali flew back to Dubai with a heart full of happiness—not only had Murthy attended the wedding, but a valuable new connection had been made. Indeed, true love and friendship are always recognized—and the miracle duo, Murali and Murthy, were living proof. K.Ragavan 26-5-25