Small Story 730
Life Is Beautiful – 75
The next morning, Prasanna left for the airport. Before leaving, he requested Ram to stay at the guest house and asked for his blessings for a safe and successful journey.
Ram blessed him and wished him a safe journey. After Prasanna left, Ram stayed back for some time. As usual, after breakfast, Ali arrived and picked him up for the office.
When Ram got out of the car, Atkinson was also coming out of the building. He greeted Ram warmly and exchanged a few words with him.
After about ten minutes, Ram was asked to meet Atkinson. When he entered Atkinson’s cabin, he was pleasantly surprised to see Kaadhambari already sitting there.
After they had tea, Atkinson began to speak.
“Mr. Ram, I called you and Kaadhambari today because I received a letter from our Board of Directors regarding Sulaiman’s proposal.
“On the one hand, they feel that Sulaiman’s proposal is very good and has considerable potential. On the other hand, the recent escalation and retaliation between the United States and Iran is a disturbing factor. Unless a permanent ceasefire comes into effect, they do not want to take any unnecessary risk.
“However, the Directors have suggested an alternative. If Sulaiman agrees, you will become the Project Head or CEO of this new venture, and the project can be started in India, at whichever location you prefer.
“Even my earlier proposal to bring you into our Dubai operation has now been cancelled. Instead, you will be our CEO for this new publication and blogging project, including the selection of bloggers.
“I am very happy about this decision. It is a good opportunity, and you will continue to be associated with us.”
Ram was delighted to hear the news. He could hardly believe how rapidly things were changing because of the continuing crisis in the Middle East. What had initially appeared to be a setback was now opening a completely new and exciting opportunity for him.
Atkinson continued, “Kaadhambari will also work with you, particularly on our media coverage from India. Both of you can visit Dubai whenever necessary. For now, let us relax and take things easy for one day. Sulaiman is coming tomorrow, and we can discuss everything with him in detail.”
Ram and Kaadhambari thanked Atkinson and left his cabin.
That evening, while returning to the guest house, Ram kept thinking about the latest developments. Everything had changed so unexpectedly. The difficult situation in the Middle East had brought about a completely new direction in his life.
He smiled to himself and whispered,
“Life is Beautiful.”
Tobe continued
K.Ragavan
11-9-26
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