Chapter 25: chapter 25

Days are passing by, Surya was stuck in an important work and was working enormously for the last 10 days. He prepared the quotation for the tender. Ravi and Rona were also working tremendously.They were very tensed and were about to leave. Sandhya stopped Surya midway with the Aarthi plate, “Everything will be fine!”They accepted the Aarthi and walked away. Surya felt a bit relaxed. Surya and Ravi were in the tender office. Surya submitted his quotation. The Arun Industries owner, Arun, also submitted his tender. He was looking at Surya furiously and sat next to him.Surya wasn’t even giving a thought about him but Ravi was a bit worried. Arun Industries was in the number one position before Surya came into the field. But since Surya had arrived, Arun had been losing tenders all the way long. Arun was furious with Surya and wanted to win the tender by any means. Arun had been destroying the lives of innocent people to succeed in the industry. Surya stuck to his values, ethics and emerged into the number one position. Ravi was worried and said, “This man will do anything to win this tender, he is dangerous!”“The one with the wrong intention is never gonna win and the one with the right intention doesn’t need to worry about who is gonna win!” said Surya.The tenders submissions were done. Everyone was waiting for the results and Surya won the tender with just 500 rs difference from Arun's tender. Everyone was congratulating Surya but Arun was furious. Arun left the place in anger.Surya was happy and wanted to share the news with Sandhya. When he was about to dial Sandhya, he received a call. Surya’s face lost its spark as soon as he started talking. He was shivering and asked to take care of the necessary arrangements.Surya reached the bungalow and looked at Sandhya folding clothes in the room.  She seemed innocent and Surya was unaware of what to do. He inhaled deeply, gathered courage, and walked to her and called her. Sandhya smiled at him and said, “Oh, you are here! How did it go?”“You were wishing for me and what would you expect? I won the tender! This is because of you. Thank you!”“Why are you thanking me? You were working hard all the time, you deserved it!”“By the way, I want to give you something on this occasion! You will be crazy happy about it” said Surya.“Really? What is it?” she asked“I will take you to Maggie!” said Surya.Sandhya couldn’t believe it was true, “What did you just say?”“Yes, we are going to Maggie. We are gonna fly this evening. And Ravi, Rona are also coming with us, they want to see Maggie!”Sandhya burst into tears and said, “You are going to take me to my little girl? I can’t believe it! I have to tell this to mom and dad. I have to pack things and toys for her. I have to pack so many clothes!”  Sandhya was out of words due to happiness.“Sandhya, we don’t have much time. Pack whatever that’s necessary and I have made all the necessary arrangements!” he said and walked out. His heart was racing and couldn’t control his tears.Surya walked to Meenaskhi and explained the matter. She was worried and said, “Take care, son! Everything is going to be fine.”Shashikala wasn’t aware of the matter and was happy that Surya was taking Sandhya for a vacation to the states.Surya dialed Ravi and said, “Ravi, I’m very scared. Will Sandhya be able to handle the situation?”“Surya, don’t worry. Sandhya is a pure hearted woman and God will bless her!” said Ravi.Surya gathered courage and was thinking about the tasks he must perform. He called a couple of people and gave orders. Everyone was ready for the journey. Sandhya said, “Let me call my baby and tell her we are coming for her!”Surya interrupted, “No, Sandhya. Let us surprise her. We will be there in a couple of hours!”Sandhya was sad but still said, “It’s okay!”“Did you eat, Sandhya?”Sandhya replied no. Surya took her to the dining table and forced her to eat. He lied that he already had his lunch. Surya looked at Sandhya’s innocence and was burning inside.Everyone bid goodbyes to Meenaskhi and the others. Ravi, Surya, and Rona's faces seemed to be dead but Sandhya doesn’t know the truth. The four of them boarded the flight and it was Sandhya’s first time boarding the flight. Surya was beside her as she was tensed and hugged her close to his heart. The flight took off !