Comic Story
Panel 1
Zara traced the faded henna on her palm, a ghost of laughter past. The scent of jasmine still clung to the memory of his touch.
Panel 2
"Ishq ki kahani hai, aankhon ka paani hai," she whispered, the words a familiar ache. Each year felt like another verse etched onto her soul.
Panel 3
A decade ago, their laughter had filled these streets, a vibrant melody lost to the city's hum. Their love story blossomed amidst the chaos.
Panel 4
Arjun, with eyes that held the promise of forever, had painted her world with vibrant hues. "Dil pe lagi tere pyar ki nishani hai," he'd once said, tracing the curve of her smile.
Panel 5
Then came the storm, a family feud, a forced separation, leaving her adrift in a sea of unspoken words. "Meen gal ha neheb tani?", she remembers crying out.
Panel 6
Years bled into one another, each dawn a reminder of the void he left behind. She tried to rebuild, but his echo resonated through her existence.
Panel 7
One day, a familiar melody drifted from a nearby cafe - 'Homa Dol, Homa Homa Dol'. It was their song, the anthem of their stolen moments.
Panel 8
She stepped inside, drawn by an invisible force, her heart pounding against her ribs. Could it be? Could he be here?
Panel 9
At a corner table, an older man strummed a guitar, his voice echoing the familiar tune. His eyes met hers, and time stood still.
Panel 10
"Zara?" Arjun whispered, his voice raspy with age and disbelief. The years melted away, leaving only the echo of their love.
Panel 11
Tears streamed down Zara's face, a mixture of joy and sorrow. 'Homa Dol,' she breathed, the song finding its missing verse.
Panel 12
Their eyes locked, a silent promise to rewrite their story, to cherish the remaining chapters with newfound appreciation. Some loves, like melodies, endure forever.