Small Story 634.

 Small Story 634

Fortune Smiled on Veena

Fortune Smiled on Veena

David came to Chennai after three years in Mumbai. After completing his M.Pharm degree, he had secured a job as a Quality Assistant in a leading pharmaceutical company and was enjoying his work.

His aunt Nancy and uncle Fredrick were settled in Chennai, while David's parents lived in Madurai. Nancy was delighted to see David and warmly welcomed him. She and Fredrick loved David dearly, especially since they had no children of their own.

David brought sweets and dresses for Aunt Nancy. In the evening, their neighbor Veena came to meet Nancy, as she had been invited earlier.

Veena was a beautiful, well-mannered young woman in her mid-twenties. Nancy introduced her to David and explained that Veena had recently completed her M.Pharm with excellent marks and was searching for a good job opportunity.

Veena's father, Gopal, worked in a government department, while her mother, Ambika, was a homemaker. Nancy and Ambika were close friends. Ambika often shared her delicious homemade dishes, especially her famous puliyodarai. Though the two families belonged to different faiths, they never missed each other's family functions. They respected one another deeply and had been good neighbors for more than a decade.

David looked through Veena's biodata and complimented her on her excellent academic record.

"You should try applying to our company or other reputed pharmaceutical firms in Mumbai," he suggested.

Veena smiled and replied, "No problem. My aunt lives in Mumbai. If I get a good opportunity there, I can stay with her."

Just then, David's phone rang.

"Hello, David! This is Sophia, your classmate," said the caller. "I heard from your mother that you are in Chennai. I have joined a newly started multinational pharmaceutical company based here and thought of inviting you to join us."

David thanked her but explained that he was happy in his current position in Mumbai.

However, he added, "I am forwarding a candidate's CV to you. If there is a suitable opening for her, both my aunt and I would be grateful."

An hour later, Sophia called again.

"Ask Veena to come for an interview. Most likely, she will be selected."

The next day, Veena attended the interview at the company's modern factory in the Tiruvanmiyur area, built in collaboration with an American firm.

To her delight, she was selected immediately. She received an appointment letter offering an attractive salary and benefits based on her qualifications and merit.

Veena thanked David sincerely for his help.

David smiled and said, "You were ready to move to Mumbai for a job. God has been kind and arranged an opportunity for you right here in Chennai through my friend Sophia. As an only daughter, you can stay close to your parents. That makes me even happier."

Veena looked at him with admiration. His words reflected genuine kindness and concern.

Later that evening, Ambika arrived with a box of sweets. She warmly thanked Nancy.

"You are an amazing friend," she said, embracing her.

David watched the scene with happiness. The friendship between Nancy and Ambika, built on mutual respect despite their different faiths, was truly inspiring.

As everyone celebrated Veena's success, it seemed that fortune had finally smiled upon her.

K.Ragavan

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