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This wasn't a story about a crazed stalker, but about a man bound by duty and responsibility, unable to meet the person he cherished above all else, unable even to reveal his existence to her. A part of him yearned to abandon everything and be with her, but he knew that to protect her, to allow her to live her life freely, he had to remain hidden. His situation mirrored the moon's: both eternally separated from their beloved, relegated to the vast, dark expanse of the sky, shining only faintly enough to be perceived, a silent testament to their existence.

This was their fate, a predetermined reality. Any attempt to defy these unspoken laws, to raise their voices against the established order, would bring swift and devastating retribution from the universe. Truth holds no sway; only the palatable narratives, the comforting lies, were acceptable. The masses only wanted to hear what pleased them, rejecting any inconvenient truths.

Yet, a counterpoint always existed: the voice of righteousness, daring to challenge the tide of falsehood. In this instance, that voice belonged to the moon, the man willing to make any sacrifice. He understood the cost, prepared to pay it, unaware that the price would not only be what he gave but also what would be taken from him, the toll exacted for his audacity.

Life, a capricious entity, plays cruel jokes on everyone, though the nature of the joke varies. Humanity, in its flawed nature, often blames external forces, even when their own actions are the root cause. But not all misfortunes are fated; some are the bitter consequences of poor choices, of climbing the wrong ladder, however seemingly righteous the path. By making that wrong turn, the cruel joke, initially intended for someone else, becomes their reality.

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The sun rose in all its splendor, illuminating the boundless sky. At the ashram, preparations were underway to see off Achyuta and Anahita, who were departing for their family estate. The pair spent some time near their car, exchanging farewells with the ashram's students and teachers before finally setting off.

Their journey to the estate was uneventful. Despite a desire for rest, they recognized the urgency of their tasks and immediately set to work. The estate was alive with activity, a flurry of assigned duties being carried out.

Amidst this bustling environment, Achyuta paused at the entrance of the estate's library, contemplating whether to interrupt Anahita or postpone their discussion. He ultimately decided against disturbing her studies, concluding that their conversation could wait. Inside, Anahita was deeply engrossed in studying a book written by her father, her complete concentration evident.

Even though the language was foreign to her, yet she could read every syllable well, and could understand it...

Entry-1

Ani,

I am sure that by the time you find this book, you might have all grown up and been mature enough to understand what exactly is going on in my life. I am sure that there might be plenty of doubts lingering in your mind, and it is reasonable. Trust me, my little queenie, all of your questions will be put to an end by the end of this book.

So, before starting all those narratives, I'd like to advise you to not share the contents of this book with anyone else. Because not everyone can be trusted with every detail of your life. I know that you might understand who to share and who to not. But at the end of the day, I am your father and I can't help but worry about your well being. Trust the person whom this book chose to show up to, also trust Adhiraa's child and lastly trust yourself. A person should always trust themselves, for if they lack that, then no one can ever be able to help them get out of difficult situations.

Now enough of these things, let's start with what my motive is behind writing this book. It is to let you know about certain events that had occurred and the reason behind it; also, along with that, I want you to have knowledge about certain things and their uses (how to use, purpose of using, where to use, etc.)