Small Story 724.

 Small Story 724

Life Is Beautiful – 69

After sitting down in his chair, Ram was served a cup of tea by the messenger. As he took the first sip, he noticed the familiar cardamom flavour. The taste immediately brought back memories of the morning especially the beautiful memories associated with the Tamil song he had heard.

Just then, Kathambari entered the room and wished him, “Good morning, Ram.”

“Good morning, Kathambari,” Ram replied with a smile.

She then sat in the chair opposite him and began having her tea.

Suddenly, Ram’s mobile phone, the new one given to him by the Channel, started ringing. Ram looked at the screen and answered the call.

“Hello, Ram! How are you?” It was his friend Murthy.

“I am fine, Murthy. How are things there?”

“Everything is fine. Tommy is enjoying our company, and we are all very happy. Actually, I called you to share some good news.”

“Oh! What is the good news?” Ram asked curiously.

“Our principals have selected a good candidate to visit Germany and try out their products. Our MD and I discussed the matter and selected Prasanna to go to Germany. He will be travelling via Dubai, and we have booked his ticket for Sunday. He will stay in Dubai for one day so that he can meet you. His accommodation has also been booked at a hotel.”

“That is really good news, Murthy. Prasanna is indeed a lucky man,” Ram said happily.

“Yes, Ram. And I must thank you for your suggestion. Within such a short span of time, he has received this wonderful opportunity to travel to Germany. I just wanted to inform you personally. Take care, Ram.”

“Thank you, Murthy. Please convey my best wishes to Prasanna.”

The call ended.

Kathambari, who had been listening to the conversation, looked delighted but also curious. She was eager to know who Prasanna was, what his connection with Ram was, and why Ram seemed so pleased about his opportunity to travel to Germany.

Looking at Ram inquisitively, she finally asked,

“Ram, who is Prasanna? And what is the connection between you and him?”

Ram looked at Kathambari and smiled mysteriously.

“To be continued…”

K.Ragavan

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