Love That Spoke in Silence
By Ashish Kolarkar The train screeched to a halt at the small village station, its whistle cutting through the quiet afternoon. Meera stepped out, her crisp paithani saree, a testament to decades of hard work and perseverance. She looked around as staff members of her Office, eagerly waiting with garlands in their hands, gathered to welcome her. After all, she was coming there as head of an important Department. The familiar sights of her uncle’s village brought back memories she had buried long ago. This was no ordinary visit—it was an official tour. But fate had other plans. Thirty years earlier, Meera had arrived at this very village, fresh out of college and unsure of her future. Her uncle, a respected professor, had offered her a place to stay for the summer. It was meant to be a time of relaxation, but life had other intentions. One evening, while helping her uncle with his lectures, she met Arjun—a tall, fair student with a commanding presenc...