Mumbai—the city that never sleeps. Tall buildings stretched toward the sky, their glass facades reflecting the blazing sun, while crowded streets below carried an endless tide of people, buses, and rickshaws. The smell of street food mixed with the salty breeze of the Arabian Sea, and life moved fast, never pausing for anyone. Here, dreams were born every day, yet so were struggles. Every corner of the city told a story — some of hope, some of heartbreak, and all of relentless energy. Niyati sat on a worn wooden bench in a small garden tucked between two busy lanes. The sun was warm on her face, and for a moment, the city noise felt distant, almost muted. She watched a young college couple sitting on the grass nearby, laughing together. Their hands brushed occasionally, and their smiles were effortless, filled with a kind of joy that seemed uncontainable.
Niyati: The Girl Who Waited - 1
Chapter 1: The City of Dreams Mumbai—the city that never sleeps. Tall buildings stretched toward the sky, their glass reflecting the blazing sun, while crowded streets below carried an endless tide of people, buses, and rickshaws. The smell of street food mixed with the salty breeze of the Arabian Sea, and life moved fast, never pausing for anyone. Here, dreams were born every day, yet so were struggles. Every corner of the city told a story — some of hope, some of heartbreak, and all of relentless energy. Niyati sat on a worn wooden bench in a small garden ...Read More
Niyati: The Girl Who Waited - 2
Chapter 2: The Day Everything Changed The morning of 24th December began with soft sunlight spilling through the thin of Niyati’s room. She woke to the sound of her mother’s voice in the kitchen, humming a familiar tune, and the smell of fresh ghee wafting through the air. It was her 21st birthday — a milestone her family had been waiting to celebrate with love, laughter, and togetherness. Her phone was already buzzing with messages. Friends sent colorful GIFs, silly memes, and heartfelt wishes. Her best friend, Rhea, had sent a voice note promising a surprise visit in the ...Read More