A jolt of electricity shot through Reyansh as he rounded the corner. The setting sun cast long shadows, painting the deserted highway in an eerie orange glow. There, in the rearview mirror, a figure flickered into view – a familiar figure that sent a wave of terror crashing over him.It couldn't be. It simply couldn't. His grip tightened on the steering wheel, knuckles white. His heart hammered a frantic tattoo against his ribs. But the image persisted, a cruel mirage or a figment of his overworked imagination.Rahul. His brother, Rahul, with his easy smile and windblown hair, was running alongside the car, his voice a desperate echo in the wind. "Reyansh! Wait!"Saarayu, sensing his sudden panic, glanced back from the passenger seat. "Reyansh, what's wrong?" she asked, her voice laced with concern.But Reyansh couldn't tear his gaze away from the apparition. Rahul, the same age as the day of the accident, a day that had shattered their lives, seemed to be pleading with him. A primal

The following week, Reyansh and Saarayu, with a wide-eyed Avi in tow, ventured onto the bustling campus of Reyansh's university. The cacophony of student chatter and the purposeful stride of professors was a stark contrast to the quietude of their mornings spent building castles with blocks.Avi, perched on Reyansh's shoulders, bounced with excitement, her tiny hand clutching a stuffed elephant named Ellie. "Big school, Dada!" she squealed, pointing at the imposing red-brick buildings.Reyansh chuckled, his heart swelling with a pride that went beyond his scientific achievements. He loved showing off his world, and now, he had the opportunity to share it with the two most important people in his life.Their first stop was Reyansh's lab. He carefully opened the door, revealing a space filled with gleaming equipment and bubbling concoctions. Avi, momentarily speechless, took it all in – the whirring centrifuges, the microscopes with their curious eyepieces, the rows of beakers fille

The following days unfolded in a whirlwind of activity. Reyansh, fueled by strong coffee and a renewed sense of purpose after his successful surgery, threw himself back into his research. Saarayu, still basking in the afterglow of her well-deserved award (a ceremony Reyansh insisted on attending despite his exhaustion), juggled her demanding shifts at the hospital with playtime adventures for Avi.One afternoon, while Saarayu was busy checking on a young patient, Reyansh received a call from his lab. A breakthrough! A critical component in his research had yielded unexpected results, potentially paving the way for a significant advancement in his field. Excitement crackled in his voice as he shared the news with Saarayu later that evening."This is huge, Reyansh!" Saarayu exclaimed, her eyes sparkling with pride for him. "It could change everything!"He grinned, his enthusiasm infectious. "Exactly! I need to get back to the lab and run some more tests. Maybe you could join me later? W

The afternoon sun cast a warm glow through the window of Dr. Saarayu Patel's office, illuminating the concerned frown etched on Revanth's young face. A college student with a mop of unruly brown hair and eyes that held a dullness that belied his age, Revanth had hesitantly sought counseling after weeks of feeling lost and unmotivated."So," Dr. Saarayu began, her voice gentle yet firm, "you mentioned feeling down lately. Can you tell me a bit more about what's been going on?"Revanth shifted in his chair, picking at the edge of his worn notebook. "It's just… everything feels pointless, Dr. Patel. Like I'm going through the motions, but there's no spark anymore. College feels overwhelming, my social life is nonexistent, and even things I used to enjoy don't seem to bring any joy."Saarayu listened patiently, nodding in understanding. This was a familiar territory for her, both as a doctor and as someone who had witnessed similar struggles in her friend, Reyansh."It sounds like you're

Both boarded the train and settled into seats opposite each other by the windows, each determined to ignore the other. Revanth sipped his juice and gazed out at the passing scenery, trying to relax.His phone rang, and he answered it with a sigh. "Hi, dude... You won't believe my luck. I planned to enjoy a trip with my family, but guess what? I'm stuck traveling with a dinosaur."Heera shot him a furious look, her eyes practically blazing.Just then, the ticket collector (T.C.) arrived. "Tickets, please," he requested.Heera handed over her ticket without a word. The T.C. then turned to Revanth."Sir, I showed you both our tickets, right?" Revanth said with a smirk.The T.C. looked confused. "I need to see both tickets separately, sir."Revanth sighed dramatically and pulled out his ticket, handing it to the T.C.As the T.C. moved on, Heera couldn't resist a jab. "Looks like even the T.C. knows better than to trust your word."Revanth rolled his eyes. "Oh, please. He was just doing hi