In January 1997, I was asked by Ms. Sheela to fetch a file from her home. Accompanied by Firoz, we noticed a crowd at the local police station. Firoz revealed that Ruby, a classmate, was being questioned in connection with Gorkh's murder.

Gorkh, who loved Ruby deeply, was found dead with a stone tied to him. Ruby had received a letter from Gorkh asking to meet on his birthday night, but she declined. The police suspected Ruby might be involved because of the letter, but Firoz and I believed otherwise.

Later, I witnessed Gorkh’s funeral and Ruby’s tragic suicide, which was a result of her family’s disgraceful actions. The deaths deeply affected me. Even after twenty years, the memories of Gorkh’s and Ruby’s tragic ends continue to haunt me, reflecting ongoing societal issues.

This story is about a middle-class boy who travels by train to attend his childhood crush Neelu’s wedding. He had loved Neelu since childhood but never confessed his feelings. On the train, he reminisces about their past meetings and resolves to tell her his feelings before she gets married.

At the wedding, he dances with Neelu and realizes she might have feelings for him too. His sister hints that he should have confessed earlier, but it's too late as Neelu marries someone else. During her farewell, she smiles at him, acknowledging their unspoken love.

After the wedding, they meet briefly during the pagphera ceremony. At a family dinner, Neelu’s engagement ring falls near his feet, symbolizing a lost opportunity. He returns it, not wanting to cause a scandal. As he leaves, her final smile remains a bittersweet memory of what could have been.