As the rain poured heavily, Lavita found herself seated alone in a quiet corner of her veranda, gazing out at the cascading droplets. Just moments ago, her front yard had been dry, but now, after the torrential downpour, it had transformed into a glistening meadow.

As she watched this swift change, a wave of memories and thoughts flooded through her mind. It was on a rainy day much like this when Lavita had first encountered her beloved husband, Punit, at a bus stop. She had been patiently waiting for a bus when Punit, a friend at that time, had kindly offered his umbrella to...