The Shadow of Loneliness

In a peaceful valley lived a sculptor named Arul and his wife, Meera. They were inseparable; where Arul went, Meera’s laughter followed. One day, Arul received a grand commission to carve statues in a distant city, requiring him to stay away for many months. As the weeks passed, Arul worked tirelessly, but his heart was heavy with longing. Without Meera’s presence to share his meals and his thoughts, he lost his appetite and his sleep became restless. When Meera finally visited him, she noticed a heartbreaking change. Arul, once strong and vibrant, had grown thin and frail. The gold bracelets he wore on his wrists, which used to fit snugly, were now sliding loosely because his arms had lost their fullness. His shoulders, once broad and steady, looked slumped and weary. Meera held him close, realizing that his physical decline was a reflection of his emotional emptiness. Only when they were reunited did Arul’s strength and glow return.