Story of Pain: "Broken Hopes"
Chapter :1
In the far corner of Kaliganj town, a girl named Meghla lived in a small, worn-down house. Her life was quiet, but her heart was always heavy with sadness. Since childhood, her parents had left her, and only her grandparents were her support.
Meghla's days were simple. She went to school, studied, and sometimes spent hours alone by the river. Her eyes often held unshed tears. She wished someone would understand her pain. One afternoon, while walking home from school, she saw an old man sitting by the roadside. He looked at her and asked, "Little girl, what are you looking for?"
Meghla whispered, "I'm looking for peace."
The old man smiled sadly, "Peace? Many search for it, but few truly find it." Meghla's heart sank even deeper.
That night, she returned to her small room and began writing with her pen and notebook. Writing became a way to express her pain. "Will I ever be happy?" she asked herself again and again.
The next day at school, Meghla noticed a new boy—Arnab. He seemed calm, with eyes full of depth. He smiled and said, "Hello, I'm Arnab. Are you alone?" Meghla's heart beat strangely fast.
Days passed. Meghla spent more time with Arnab, but her sadness didn't fade. Outside of school, she often sat alone by the river. The flowing water and the breeze seemed to echo her pain.
One day, Arnab came to her and asked, "Meghla, will you always be like this… alone?"
Meghla whispered, "Yes. I've learned that no one truly understands. Happiness lasts only for a short while."
Arnab quietly sat beside her. The evening breeze softened around them. For the first time, Meghla felt that someone was trying to understand her.
One evening, she talked to her grandfather. "Grandpa, why does life bring so much pain?"
He smiled gently, "Meghla, pain gives us strength. The more pain we endure, the braver we become."
Meghla realized that maybe, someday, her life would see light.
Late at night, Meghla sat by the window and wrote in her notebook again. Her words captured her sorrow, hope, and the small comfort of a friend. She knew that even though life was full of pain, a little hope could make it bearable.