Small Story 736.

 Small Story 736

Life Is Beautiful – 81

The reply from his beautiful Vasanthy was connected to the film Sumaithangi.

Vasanthy continued:

“Ram, since our relationship is so closely connected with this beautiful film, my late friend Vasanthi brought the cassette to me and asked me to watch it. I watched the film, but my happiness soon turned into deep sorrow because of the shocking news of her accident.

“I could see her taking her last breath in our house here. I can never forget what she told me in those final moments. With great difficulty, she slowly said, ‘Vasanthy, I wish that you will reunite with Ram one day. And I have one more request. Kaadhambari should be settled in life. Even if you reunite with your Ram before that, please take Kaadhambari with you and take care of her.’

“I promised her that I would keep my word. Until this day, I have kept that promise.”

Ram was deeply moved.

“Really, your friend was a great person. She made you happy that day by giving you the opportunity to watch our favourite film. I am also deeply saddened by her passing.

“Grandmother knows everything that happened until now. She specifically asked me not to tell Kaadhambari because she has some plans and wants to reveal everything on an appropriate occasion.

“I still remember that day. My eyes were filled with tears after watching the film with you, Ram. I prayed that the ending of the film should never happen to us.”

Ram replied gently:

“Yes, my beautiful Vasanthy, I remember telling you that. It is only a film, and the events shown in a film are part of a story. I have always been confident that nothing like that would happen to us. Even if circumstances separate us, I believe that we will certainly reunite one day.”

Vasanthy replied:

“True, dear Ram. That day, Vasanthi saved my life by giving me the cassette and asking me to watch the film. At the same time, I somehow felt that something important was going to change in my life.

“Kaadhambari was entrusted to me, and I had to accept that responsibility because of my good friend Vasanthi. I was confident that you were my real Ram, that you would wait for me—and you have proved it.”

Ram said:

“The most astonishing part is that your daughter—or rather, the girl whom you have cared for as your daughter, Kaadhambari—was the one who brought me here. It shows how mysterious and wonderful life can be. God has guided both of us through all these years. We have both experienced how beautiful life can be.”

Vasanthy continued:

“The day Vasanthi made me stay in that house was, in a way, an indication of my eventual reunion with you and of Kaadhambari’s future.

“I happily promised her that I would fulfil my commitment. I know that one day, if we meet and I tell Kaadhambari everything, she will understand why I kept this promise.”

Ram replied:

“Absolutely, Vasanthy. I truly appreciate the promise you made to your friend. From the beginning, both of us have believed in the beauty of life. Our relationship was built on love, trust, understanding and affection, without being driven by material desires or a physical relationship. To me, that has always felt like a precious gift from God.”

Vasanthy was very happy to share her past with Ram.

“I am so happy that I could finally explain everything about my past to you. And I am even happier to hear your voice again. Even after all these years, it is the same familiar and loving voice of my dear Ram.

“Tomorrow, Grandmother will invite you for lunch on Saturday. That day, you will see many surprises.”

“Bye for now, my loving Ram. Take care.”

With those words, Vasanthy ended the call.

Ram sat quietly for a while, wondering what surprises were waiting for him on Saturday. A gentle smile came to his face as he happily reminisced about the beautiful and emotional conversation he had just shared with his beloved Vasanthy.

The past, the present and the future seemed to be coming together in an unexpected way.

To Be Continued

K. Ragavan

17-9-26