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‘That’s poetic.’

‘What do you think of the sea?’
‘If I had to describe the sea in three words, they would be - endless,
eternal, thought provoking.’

‘What thought does it provoke in you, at this very moment?’
‘There is always a sunrise somewhere. While the sun is setting here for

us, it’s rising in some other part of the world. It is all one’s perspective.’
‘And death? Does it mean a new life?’
‘Death is a mystery, Alara. But they say death does make way for new

life. Every part of our body will become a part of the universe again. The
only thing that is life is the continuity, the soul.’
‘Indeed.’

I walk towards my side and set a heap of twigs and branches on fire.
Thankfully, it isn’t raining and Captain America has left the woods.

‘Have you ever stared at the stars? Or at the fire? It’s the same, isn’t it?
Stars are burning gases in the galaxy too. But since the stars are far away,
their heat doesn’t hurt you as much as the fire near you. Time can change
perspective and heal everything. In the darkest of the dark, there is light.’

‘That’s thoughtful!’ says Alara.
‘What’s on your mind?’

‘Mom. As always.’
‘We’ll find her, together, I promise!’

‘I trust the one I love but I can never trust love itself.’
‘Nothing is more important than your smile, laughter. Rest can be taken
care of!’

‘What do you think is the most important thing while being in love?’

‘Uncle Ricky often mentions that respecting the other person’s
individuality when in love is very important. I kind of agree with most of
the things he says.’
She instantly hits me on my back. Women hit men everywhere, in
restaurants, cafes, bars, when they are happy and when they are sad.

‘He is a good fellow. You need to patch up with him.’

‘Life isn’t beautiful! Yes, that’s how it is. But somehow, love empowers
life to feel beautiful. My love for you does that to me. Although I have met