The Underestimated Genius

Chapter 156

Castle City was starting to find her pulse once more. Once rife with war, the streets today teemed with the sounds of daily life returning. Children ran about the parks, sellers put up their booths, and laughter permeated the communities. Arjun and Kavita discovered they were spending more time together during their comeback, their relationship blossoming in ways neither had expected.

Arjun and Kavita chose one evening to stroll along the recently rebuilt riverbank as the sun sank below the horizon and painted a golden colour over the city. Blowing flowers adorned the road, evidence of the city's resiliency and will to rebuild. Hand in hand, they savoured the peace long gone from their lives.

Arjun started, "Kavita," his voice gentle and meditative, "I've been meaning to talk to you about something."

Kavita clasped his hand, worried in her eyes. What is it, Arjun?

Arjun inhaled deeply, the weight of his past clearly on his mind. "I have never told anyone about some aspects of my backg