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Playfulness

Author: Damini Shrivastaw
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56

Kiara and Leena sat in Leena's room, a warm ambiance enveloping them as they shared stories and laughter. Leena, with a mischievous glint in her eyes, began recounting tales of Viaan's childhood antics.

"Oh, you wouldn't believe the things that boy used to do," Leena started, a playful smile on her face. "Even as a child, he had this determination, a stubbornness that would make you both proud and frustrated."

Kiara chuckled, intrigued. "Tell me more, Maa. I'm all ears."

Leena leaned back, lost in the memories. "Well, there was this one time when he decided he was going to build a rocket and fly to the moon. Mind you, he was about eight years old then."

Kiara burst into laughter. "A rocket? That's ambitious for an eight-year-old!"

Leena nodded. "Oh, it gets better. He gathered every cardboard box in the house, some tin foil, and even borrowed your kitchen pots. The living room turned into a makeshift space station. I walked in to find him sitting inside this box, surrounded by 'contro
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