"She liked him; he liked her, but words never bridged their hearts. He married someone else, and she became a celebrated writer. Her public stance was clear—dedicated to societal work, uninterested in romance. Though proposals and friend’s advice came her way, she never wavered. Only her heart and soul knew the truth. Even her mother, her closest confidante, was kept in the dark. The unspoken love remained her private sacrifice, a secret kept by her silence. ©twisha ray"