Small Story 615.

 Small Story 615

 Intelligence Encounter

Sangeetha came to Uncle Ram’s house after a year. She had been away from Bengaluru, staying in New Zealand with her only daughter, Reshma, and had recently returned. Ram was delighted to welcome his favorite niece, a versatile journalist. Her husband, Sanjay, was a doctor.

Sangeetha brought sweet boxes and chocolates, and Ram’s wife, Suganthi, thanked her warmly. Suganthi happily shared that her grandson had secured admission with merit to a prestigious university in New Zealand after completing his 12th grade there.

Ram smiled and said, “Good to know, Sangeetha. You are the third person today bringing good news about admissions. Earlier, one friend shared news about his daughter’s graduation and her plans for higher studies in Law, and another friend told me his grandson had secured admission to RV Engineering College here in Bengaluru. All this makes me very happy.”

Suganthi whispered to Sangeetha, “You both must stay for lunch. Call Sanjay too. Since you informed Ram yesterday about your visit, it was easy for me to prepare your favorite Badam Halwa and Kesari.”

After reminiscing about old memorable days, Sanjay arrived for lunch. Everyone enjoyed the delicious meal prepared by Suganthi. Just then, her son Rohan called from Dubai, where he was studying Supply Chain Management, and conveyed his wishes to everyone.

Ram said thoughtfully, “Today has been a happy day for me. Hearing about promotions and admissions of my friends’ children gives me joy. In today’s competitive world, children are becoming very smart and intelligent.”

Sanjay nodded and said, “Former IB officer Ram is always correct.”

Sangeetha smiled and agreed warmly, “Yes, absolutely.”

K.Ragavan

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