Unexpected News
Venkatesh was terribly upset when he found out that he had been transferred to Hubli. He didn't know what he was going to do about it .
Absent-mindedly, he started driving towards his house in Jayanagar.
He had known that his transfer was due to the bank, and he would not have minded going to a place nearby like kanakapura, kolar or mysore.
but Hubli? It seemed so unfamiliar and distant. The end of summer was pleasantly warm in Banglore. Who knew how it was in Hubli?
'Maybe I should listen to my colleagues,' He thought. Venkatesh knew that he did not really need a job. His family was healthy and financially
sound. His co-workers offen remarked that had they been in his shoes, they would have opted for voluntary retirement, but Venkatesh did not like to
be idle. His wife, Shanta, ran the house very efficently and handled the family finances better than an investment banker. So there was nothing for him
to do at home either. He was just 'Madam's husband' to the household help who knew that he had no say in any matter.
When he reached home, Shanta was on her way out. He guessed from the fancy clothes that she had a programme at the Ladies' Club. She was proud to be president
there. Besides that, She was a member of the college committee and vice peresident of the school committee while being
an active investor in the stock market. She was scarcely at home, and when she was, She was permanently on the phone or the laptop.
Their daughter, Gauri, would often chide her mother, 'Amma(mother), please take your business outside. Your unending telephone calls disturb my study time.'
It always made Shanta angry.
When Venkatesh saw his wife today, he noticed that she had coloured her hair, got a facial and applied make-up. Yet, the lines of age showed distinctly on her
face and hands. She was an unabashed show-off and was particularly conscious of her appearance; she was wearing a new white sari with diamond earrings, along with
diamond bangles and a diamond necklace. It must be a special occasion to call forth the services of so many diamonds at once, he thought.
Shanta's sharp voice cut through his thoughts, ' I have to see Appa(father) on my way back from the event. Amma isn't
feeling very well either. So I'm going to be late. Don't wait for me at dinner.'
She left without waiting for a reply.
Shanta's parents lived nearby in Jayanagar. Through She had asked them to come and live with her, they had not agreed
and were adamant about staying at their own place Her mother had said, ' It is not proper to stay with the son-in-law.
If we continue staying in our house, we can keep a distance and be close to you at the same time.'
Shanta had relented but visited them at least once every day despite her busy schedule.
Venkatesh lay down on the sofa. When Gauri came downstairs a few minutes later, she found him deep in thought. She was
immediately concerned, 'What's wrong,anna? are you feeling unwell?
He looked at his daughter. Gauri was tall, thin, dusky and attractive She was a quiet and intelligent girl and venkatesh loved her with all his heart.' Gauri, I have been
transfered to Hubli,' he said, his voice full of despair.'So what? Why are you upset? Hubli is not far. If you leave at night, you'll be there by morning.
Cheer up, anna, cheer up.' Gauri was an eternal optimist; She could make anyone feel better. ' You don't understand. I many have to set up house
there. The place is new to me and I don't know when I'll be tansferred back here...'
' Anna, there are two solution to your problem, ' Gauri
comming soon ........
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Venkatesh was terribly upset when he found out that he had been transferred to Hubli. He didn't know what he was going to do about it .
Absent-mindedly, he started driving towards his house in Jayanagar.
He had known that his transfer was due to the bank, and he would not have minded going to a place nearby like kanakapura, kolar or mysore.
but Hubli? It seemed so unfamiliar and distant. The end of summer was pleasantly warm in Banglore. Who knew how it was in Hubli?
'Maybe I should listen to my colleagues,' He thought. Venkatesh knew that he did not really need a job. His family was healthy and financially
sound. His co-workers offen remarked that had they been in his shoes, they would have opted for voluntary retirement, but Venkatesh did not like to
be idle. His wife, Shanta, ran the house very efficently and handled the family finances better than an investment banker. So there was nothing for him
to do at home either. He was just 'Madam's husband' to the household help who knew that he had no say in any matter.
When he reached home, Shanta was on her way out. He guessed from the fancy clothes that she had a programme at the Ladies' Club. She was proud to be president
there. Besides that, She was a member of the college committee and vice peresident of the school committee while being
an active investor in the stock market. She was scarcely at home, and when she was, She was permanently on the phone or the laptop.
Their daughter, Gauri, would often chide her mother, 'Amma(mother), please take your business outside. Your unending telephone calls disturb my study time.'
It always made Shanta angry.
When Venkatesh saw his wife today, he noticed that she had coloured her hair, got a facial and applied make-up. Yet, the lines of age showed distinctly on her
face and hands. She was an unabashed show-off and was particularly conscious of her appearance; she was wearing a new white sari with diamond earrings, along with
diamond bangles and a diamond necklace. It must be a special occasion to call forth the services of so many diamonds at once, he thought.
Shanta's sharp voice cut through his thoughts, ' I have to see Appa(father) on my way back from the event. Amma isn't
feeling very well either. So I'm going to be late. Don't wait for me at dinner.'
She left without waiting for a reply.
Shanta's parents lived nearby in Jayanagar. Through She had asked them to come and live with her, they had not agreed
and were adamant about staying at their own place Her mother had said, ' It is not proper to stay with the son-in-law.
If we continue staying in our house, we can keep a distance and be close to you at the same time.'
Shanta had relented but visited them at least once every day despite her busy schedule.
Venkatesh lay down on the sofa. When Gauri came downstairs a few minutes later, she found him deep in thought. She was
immediately concerned, 'What's wrong,anna? are you feeling unwell?
He looked at his daughter. Gauri was tall, thin, dusky and attractive She was a quiet and intelligent girl and venkatesh loved her with all his heart.' Gauri, I have been
transfered to Hubli,' he said, his voice full of despair.'So what? Why are you upset? Hubli is not far. If you leave at night, you'll be there by morning.
Cheer up, anna, cheer up.' Gauri was an eternal optimist; She could make anyone feel better. ' You don't understand. I many have to set up house
there. The place is new to me and I don't know when I'll be tansferred back here...'
' Anna, there are two solution to your problem, ' Gauri
comming soon ........
Want to read full story please donate
1 rupees on paytm 1$ on paypal no is for paytm 9041625666 and paypal 7009927582
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