Small Story 429.

Small Story 429: The Evening Encounter Seshaiah returned home from his evening walk. His granddaughter, Shreya, was waiting eagerly — it was their daily story time. “Hi, Grandpa! You’re ten minutes late today. Why?” she asked curiously. Seshaiah smiled and whispered, “I wanted to come on time, dear, because I know you have to study after listening to the story. But I got delayed because of something unexpected.” “What happened, Grandpa?” Shreya asked, her eyes wide. “When I crossed the 9th Block road, a scooter suddenly hit a young boy who was trying to cross the street. The boy fell down, and no one came to help him. I ran to him, lifted him up, and asked his name. He told me he was Anil, studying in 4th grade — in your school!” “Really, Grandpa? In my class?” Shreya exclaimed. “Yes,” smiled Seshaiah. “That made me happy — to help someone you know. Since his house was nearby, I took him home safely and came back.” Shreya hugged him and said, “No problem, Grandpa! Today’s story is even better — you helped my classmate, Anil. You’re my hero!” Seshaiah looked at Shreya’s grandmother, Prema, who nodded with a proud smile. K..Ragavan 14-11-25