Small Story 645
Amazing Mango Mela
Rohini had never expected that her friend Sharmila would invite her for lunch at a special place. They had been close friends since their college days. After marriage, both of their husbands got jobs and settled in Bangalore. They were also blessed with a son each. Their sons had gone to the United States a few years earlier for higher studies and were still pursuing their education there.
On a Sunday, Sharmila reached the destination at 12:00 p.m. As she approached the entrance, she was surprised to see a huge crowd waiting to enter. Many people had reserved their seats in advance.
Just then, Rohini came out and said, “Hey, come inside!”
As Sharmila entered, she noticed long queues of people waiting to collect various dishes.
Rohini whispered, “Today is the last day of the popular Mango Mela at this restaurant. Yesterday, I booked two seats in advance because I wanted to give you a pleasant surprise.”
Both friends walked to their table and began tasting different varieties of mangoes, mango-based sweets, and a delicious lunch. Sharmila was delighted. She had never imagined that Bangalore’s popular restaurant would be hosting such a grand Mango Mela.
Suddenly, Rohini whispered, “Look! A famous Sandalwood actress is coming this way.”
The actress approached them. Both friends greeted her warmly. She smiled and said, “Hello! I am Anooradha. That is my real name, though most people know me by my screen name.”
The two friends were pleasantly surprised. They soon learned that she was also thefriend of the restaurant owner and a well-known novelist who wrote in both Kannada and English.
Anoiradha spent a few minutes chatting with them before greeting other guests.
After enjoying the delicious food and the lively atmosphere, Rohini and Sharmila left happily. The last day of the Mango Mela had become a memorable experience that they would cherish for a long time.
Moral: Good friends make ordinary days special with thoughtful surprises.
K.Ragavan
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