Small Story 654.

 Small Story 654.

Visit Turned into Tragedy

Keshav was shocked to receive a message from Srinath's son, Viswa, informing him that Srinath had passed away in the recent earthquake in Venezuela.

Last month, Srinath had travelled to the United States to visit his son. After spending some time with him and visiting a few places in the U.S., Srinath expressed his desire to visit Venezuela. Since Viswa was busy with his work commitments, he could not accompany his father. Instead, he requested a trusted neighbour to travel with Srinath.

Three days after they arrived in Venezuela, a devastating earthquake struck. On that day, Srinath's companion had stepped out to meet a friend, while Srinath remained inside the house. When the earthquake hit, the building collapsed, trapping Srinath inside. Despite rescue efforts, he could not be saved.

When Viswa received the tragic news from his father's companion, he was heartbroken. Filled with grief, he immediately travelled to Venezuela, lamenting the cruel twist of fate.

Back home in Bangalore, Srinath's wife was shattered by the news and struggled to recover from the shock.

As soon as Keshav heard the heartbreaking news, he went to Srinath's parents' house. The entire family was immersed in sorrow. Keshav offered his heartfelt condolences to Srinath's father, mother, and wife.

In a sorrowful voice, Keshav said, "We plan our journeys with hope and happiness, and most of the time everything goes well. But sometimes, fate has other plans, and we are forced to endure unimaginable grief. I have lost a dear friend, and society has lost a generous philanthropist who was always ready to help others through his many good deeds."

After spending some time comforting the grieving family, Keshav returned home with a heavy heart, deeply saddened by the tragic loss of his beloved friend.

K.Ragavan

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