Small Story 684.

 Small Story 684

Life Is Beautiful – 29

Ram received an alarming message stating that his mother had suddenly slipped and fallen in the bathroom. Without wasting any time, he rushed home and took her to an orthopaedic specialist.

After examining her, the doctor told Ram that she would need a few more tests. He explained that only after reviewing the test results and X-rays would it be possible to determine exactly how the bone had shifted and decide on the appropriate treatment. With no other option, Ram cancelled his trip.

The next day, after studying the test reports and X-rays, the doctor informed him that surgery would be necessary to properly realign the joint. Ram agreed to the procedure. Following the operation, it took nearly ninety days for his mother to recover and return to her normal routine.

Because of this incident, Ram was unable to take leave immediately. Once again, he tried to contact Vasanthi's bank in Mahabaleshwar, but he was still unable to obtain any reliable information about her.

Six months passed, and there was still no word from Vasanthi.

Ram's mother noticed that he was constantly anxious and worried. She asked him, "Why do you seem so troubled all the time?" But Ram did not reveal the real reason. He didn't want his mother to worry about his personal life.

"It's just work pressure. It's been weighing on my mind," he replied.

One day, as Ram opened the newspaper, a particular news report caught his eye—and he was stunned by what he read...

(To be continued...)

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