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A Man COULD POSSIBLY BE Lucky 1000 Times But, One Thoughtless Act May Ruin Him
LUCK.

This one word may be the most liked word in English for Kumar.

He was a lucky man from birth onwards. His paternal uncle who died on the day he was created, left all his assets to him. Thus, a child born to penniless parents was able to get a sizeable wealth overnight. In education also he always stood first not due to hard work, but due to sheer luck. (The questions will be just from the tiny portion, he prepared for the examination). He got an excellent job, that of a manager in a multinational company at the age of twenty in his first interview itself.

Without doubt he was a handsome person. Added with his own luck, ladies were just behind him. But he wanted a pristine pure lady and after a long search got married to Lakshmi. He was utterly disappointed that he had not been so lucky for the reason that aspect. She had not been today's girl modern, in his opinion. No doubt she was beautiful, but not at all gorgeous he expected from his wife.

Secondly, she was not convent educated. She had studied only around tenth standard in a local school.

Barring the initial week after their marriage, he didn't show interest in having sex with her.

Lakshmi didn't understand the reason behind his attitude towards her. However she reconciled to the situation stating that "even though the husband is really a stone he is the boss and grass leaf he could be the God" that is the normal attitude of domestic ladies of South India.

Kumar was waiting in New Delhi airport for the return flight to Mumbai. Unfortunately. His ticket had not been confirmed. He just fired his travel agent who booked an initial class air-conditioned train ticket plus they rushed to the railway station.

The train was about to start and he just pushed in. He was accosted to his seat by the conductor with all respect.

The train started picking up speed when he removed his coat and had a glance of the cabin.

My God! It seemed that good luck started smiling at him once more.

It had been a coupe and another occupant was a 'blonde bonanza'. She extended a welcome smile at him and he started flying in air.

"Hello, I'm Hema" she extended her hand and in return Kumar introduced himself and caught your hands on the hand.

For just 15 minutes they were chit chatting and Kumar told "Pardon me, madam." So saying, he opened his briefcase. He picked up first class scotch bottle and two glass cups. He extended one to her and without hesitation she took it.

The drink removed all the hesitation. He hugged her with full force and she never objected to any move he made.

That night he realised this is of paradise. He got what all he missed along with his wife Lakshmi.

Next day when they parted with each other "Hema, please leave your address to me"

"Sorry Sir, It is one time affair. Let me join my hubby"

In Mumbai C.S.T station her husband was waiting to get her. Kumar was shocked to see him. My God, zero comparison!

He was unable to forget her company even with he reached office.

There is another surprise for him waiting.

His boss Mr Sundar, M.D of the business called him inside. When he entered he was taken by surprise to visit a very beautiful dame near him.

"Welcome Kumar. Please take your seat." He then told, "Meet my daughter Mala. She has just returned from U.S. Shortly she'll be taking over this company". Then, he turned towards his daughter and told. "Mala, Kumar will introduce you to all the nuances of the business. He knows all the intricacies"

"Whether I show all the intricacies of business, I will show the ins and outs of human sex" Kumar was planning how to conquer her.

He thought it had been not a very hard thing for him. They found lot of privacy while visiting various places of Mumbai. They drank and danced together. They even had long kisses. But for full sex she did not oblige.

"Mr Kumar. I know that you will be already married. Unless you give me the legal status of wife I will not allow to possess sex with me".

Kumar was ready even to murder his wife Lakshmi. But he had to do it in an exceedingly sophisticated way that nobody should suspect him. He was looking forward to the opportunity.

His luck opened another totally new area of chance of him. He was asked to go to New York for just two years to utilize their promoters. According to their company rules only married folks are qualified to receive such assignments. The business would look after all their needs. These were instructed to give the medical reports and retain in readiness to start.

Scenes moved fast. Kumar postponed his plans for murdering his wife. Their medical examination was over in a week and he was waiting for the report. Doctor's P.A informed him that it could take 10 minutes and he was asked to hold back in the lounge.

The lounge seat was very comfortable and he settled onto it. Within a few minutes, the reports were ready and a junior doctor brought it to him. "I am sorry Mr Kumar, your lady can not accompany you"

Kumar was unable to believe his ears. "What! Am I going alone?" His heart was jumping with joy. But having an artificial concern he asked, "What's the reason Sir?"

"Sorry sir, She is infected with bone tuberculosis, a rare disease. She's to take immediate treatment"

"My God, My luck has started working" he was happy inwardly. His mind started to calculate immediately. "The slow poisoning had its own effect. Let her die here itself. Somehow or other I shall go to States. Once she dies, let me marry Mala without fretting about others". Virtually he was flying in air.

"Mr Kumar" a nurse shook him to awaken. My God! It was just a dream in his half sleep.

"Mr Kumar, the senior doctor wishes to meet up you".

"Mr Kumar, please take your seat", the senior offered him a seat and continued, "Mr Kumar I'm very unfortunately this"

Kumar was anticipating what would follow. His luck is patronising him again.

"Kumar, you could not go to U.S. I'm very sorry concerning this. But it is really a fact."

"Why Sir?" Kumar was shocked.

"I am sorry that YOU are infected HIV positive. As per company rules, you can't continue within their service also because of your HIV infected status"

Kumar was visibly shocked. Following a long pause, he asked, "Sir, can't you avoid reporting this to them and help me in retaining the job?"

"I'm sorry Kumar, I'm paid heavily by the business for this work, I'm their staff and not yours. I have to report my findings. I am sorry, you can now go"

Kumar got up totally dejected. Even at that pitiable stage, the devil in him asked the question, "Sir, my partner?"

"She is perfectly O.K. Though she is your wife, she is not infected with HIV."

Yes. Kumar did not have sexual intercourse with her for the last several years. "How did I obtain it?" Kumar was confused.

Suddenly the flash came. The train lady, with whom he previously sex happily in the train. That was the reason for infection.

"Sir, Sorry to disturb you. May I ask a few pre-determined questions?"

Yes, but be brief"

" Sir I was cheated by way of a very beautiful girl. Could such a beautiful girl have HIV?"

"Why not? HIV won't have any external symptoms. I can show hundreds of those who are positive but appear very handsome and healthy. I need not search anywhere, You are a handsome man, but now you are HIV affected."

"Sir", Kumar was about to cry. "Sir, Have I lost everything?"

"I will not say you lost anything. You should be mindful that no opportunistic infection like T.B reach you. For that you should reside in a clean atmosphere, breath fresh air and inhale healthy food. It is better you admit yourself in an excellent Ashram and begin taking treatment in the above fashion. There are numerous such Ashrams conducted by AIDS specialists"

"Sir, finally only 1 question. What about sex activities?"

"Definitely, you might have sex either with your wife or others. But one condition, you must never have un-protected sex. more info should protect with an excellent condom. Don't have sex with unknown people. They may have HIV infection. Use of condom alone will avoid spread of the virus. Also you should never try intoxicating drinks, that may induce to sin."

Kumar came out in a totally upset mood.

LUCK won't favour always. A good single slip may end in disaster.

Kumar did not desire to obey the advice given by his physician.

His body was found ashore in marina beach a week later.

The company was gracious enough to give employment to his wife Lakshmi.

After 2 yrs she got married to a colleague and within a year, she had a child boy.

The baby was named KUMAR, in memory of the indegent man whose dreams were shattered by sheer bad luck, this time.

Dr Sathyanarayanan Bhimarao is really a multi-faceted personality. He is M.Sc (Physics) from Annamalai University. He got Ph.D is psychological counselling in HIV/AIDS. He is a writer from a very young age. He has written several articles, short stories and plays that have been published in popular magazines. He is a writer in the subjects of Philosophy and science. He could be the founder of Holistic Philosophy Society and is conducting several seminars on Physics and Philosophy. He is publishing a Tamil and an English magazines with several features like short stories, plays and articles.
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