Poetess from soul

This is a story about the power of women’s friendships—how they uplift each other, stand as silent pillars of strength, and become the building blocks of personal and emotional growth. In a world where care and concern shape destinies, the bonds between women often light the way through life’s most challenging moments.

Sania had just passed her 12th standard, standing at a crossroads where dreams and reality didn’t quite align. Like many students, she had envisioned a different path for herself—one that seemed just out of reach after her common entrance test results. Her scores weren’t what she had hoped for, and the options in front of her felt limited. The day she received her results, the future appeared murkier than ever, and every cherished dream began to crumble under the weight of disappointment.

After much advice and persuasion from family and well-wishers, she found herself enrolling in Bachelor’s in life science degree—a course she had never even considered before. Science had always fascinated her, but this was an entirely new realm. Unsure whether to feel excitement, nervousness, or resignation, Sania clung to the hope that even an unexpected detour might lead to unimagined opportunities.

There was one small comfort amid the uncertainty: the campus was familiar. Sania had studied at campus during her 11th and 12th grades. The sprawling, big, wide, and clean campus—renowned for its magnificent buildings and tree-lined avenues—had always been a place of fond memories. Its well-maintained lawns and stately architecture recalled days filled with youthful dreams and ambitions.

Yet, despite the charm and familiarity of campus, Sania harboured a quiet reluctance. Deep within, she longed for something more—a place that offered greater exposure, a vibrant mix of ideas, and an environment that felt like a genuine upgrade. Campus, being a minority college, sometimes seemed limiting. She often wondered if its familiar embrace would ever let her spread her wings, as she dreamed of a setting where diverse perspectives and new challenges pulsed from every corner.

Sania was naturally gifted at making friends. She possessed a warmth that drew people in, yet, for reasons she always questioned, she had never found that one best friend—the soulful connection that many seem to have for life. Perhaps it was the result of an early disruption in her life. In class 6, her parents had changed her school, and with that change, she was separated from her cherished childhood best friend, Ankita. Although Sania went on to make many friends in her new school, none of these friendships ever resonated on a deeper, soul-touching level. This absence of a lifelong confidante left her wondering what was missing within her.

As she walked into the college that day, Sania’s heart was a jumble of emotions—uncertainty, curiosity, and a slight fear of the unknown. She questioned whether she would enjoy this course, make lasting friendships, or simply be caught in a compromise she might later regret. Yet, amid all these uncertainties, she silently promised herself that she would make the best of this new chapter, hoping that every reluctant step might eventually lead her to unexpected joys and meaningful connections.

Little did she know, this unexpected detour was about to set the stage for one of the most significant chapters of her life.