“Ma, today my school principal handed over this scholarship letter. We don’t have to pay the fees till I complete schooling.” Thirteen-year-old Varun spoke in excitement.
 “Keep it in front of your father’s photo. He always said the deeds we do would reflect in our kid’s life, something passed onto him from his father. He ensured his actions resulted only in goodness to others so that your life will be blessed. He handled double shifts to save money for your education to see you as a doctor.” Wiping her tears, Latha spoke looking at her husband’s photo.
Three months had passed, but the incident stayed fresh in her mind. She sat on the chair and closed her eyes, the visuals flashed once again like every other day.
 
“Where are you? The wind is so high. The storm is predicted to cross tonight. Come home soon, please.” Latha spoke with fear as her hands trembled, holding the phone.
“I was heading home when I noticed an old man lying on the road. He was severely bleeding but had a weak pulse. The traffic signal post had fallen on his head because of the strong winds. Good, I noticed him. Now I am driving back to the hospital. After admitting him, I shall return home soon. Don’t worry unnecessarily.” Her husband, Ravi explained the situation and ended her call.
 Later that night, Latha received a call from the hospital where Ravi worked as an ambulance driver. They informed her that, on his way, he possibly had suffered a heart attack, despite which he managed to drive and reach the hospital. Only after when the patient was transferred to the stretcher the doctors noticed Ravi, dead on the driver’s seat.
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“Rahul, did you speak with Varun’s school principal?” seventy-year-old Rajesh asked his son.
“Yes, Dad. Once he finishes school, he would be entering medical college without any hassle. Not only that, he will get placed in the city’s best hospital. Now, I have ensured his mother gets paid more than their actual expenses where she is working as a cook in the government school. Except for his marriage, everything is in place, dad. Please don’t worry and rest now.” Rahul spoke after giving the needed pills to his father.
“How can I forget, Rahul? When I was driving that evening, our car stopped on the main road. People were running to get back home, and all the shops were shut. The weather was gloomy, and I got down from the car to call you but the signal was weak. Feeling tensed I was walking on the pavement when suddenly out of now where the wind raged like a monster. I looked above. I felt terrified as the traffic signal post was reaching out to me. That was the last scene I remember. Later I woke up in the hospital bed and you were there by my side.”
 
Rahul held his dad’s palm comfortingly. They felt grateful to Ravi and his family.