Small Story 273.

Small Story 273. A New Destiny for Shravanth Bhagya boarded the bus at Bengaluru bus station, heading to Hassan to see her grandchildren. Her daughter Suma lived there with her husband Keshav and their twin sons, Bharath and Sharath. Keshav, a native of Hassan, owned ancestral property and an old family house there. Although a postgraduate, he had resigned from his college job to focus on agriculture and fruit farming. After a few hours of journey, Bhagya reached Hassan, where she was warmly greeted by her son-in-law, Keshav. He drove her to their beautiful home, located three kilometers away, surrounded by a lovely garden. At the entrance, Suma welcomed her mother with the twins, Bharath and Sharath, by her side. Suma had prepared delicious sweets—Badam Cake and Mysore Pak—which they all enjoyed together. After a hearty lunch, Bhagya took some rest. Since the passing of her husband three years ago, Bhagya had been living alone in her house in Jayanagar, built by her late husband, who had been an engineer. Though Suma was her only daughter and had repeatedly asked her mother to come live with them, Bhagya always refused, choosing instead to stay in the house filled with memories. Suma, now 38, was a graceful and disciplined woman, raising her sons with care. The boys, in 8th grade, were doing well in their studies, consistently scoring top ranks. During this visit, Bhagya once again declined her daughter’s request to stay with them permanently. However, she asked for a different favor—she wanted to take one of the twins back with her to Bengaluru and raise him to become a doctor. After discussing with Keshav, Suma agreed and presented the idea to the boys. Shravanth was excited by the thought of city life and the opportunity to further develop his sports interests. He decided to go with his grandmother after the final exams. After three years apart, Bhagya had finally reunited with her daughter and grandchildren. Now, as she returned to Bengaluru with one grandson by her side, her heart was full. Not only was her wish coming true, but Suma was also happy to support her mother’s dream, even if Bhagya had refused to stay with them. It was a bittersweet parting—filled with love, hope, and a new destiny. K.Ragavan 11-6-25