“Viaan!” A sweet voice called his name.Viaan felt a warm, familiar hand on his cheek, gently caressing his skin. He opened his eyes and saw his mother’s face smiling softly at him. She looked younger and healthier than he remembered, her hair shining and her eyes sparkling. He saw her ready like she is going somewhere.“Maa, where are you going?” Panicked, Viaan grabbed her hands.“I have to go now, Viaan.” She replied, caressing his face.“No, I won’t let you go anywhere. You can’t leave me.” He protested, stubbornly.Leena leaned down and kissed his forehead, whispering. “My time has come, Viaan. Let me go.”He felt a surge of panic and disbelief. He wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her closer, burying his face in her chest. He could hear her heartbeat, slow and steady. He shook his head, refusing to accept her words.“Please don’t leave me. I’ll die without you, Maa.” He sobbed, clutching her tightly. “No, baby. You’re my strong child. Promise me, Viaan. Promise me yo
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