Love to Dream
Two dreamers with very different lifestyles resided in Pondicherry’s quaint alleyways, where the salty sea wind whispered unknown tales. After a disastrous romance, Aarav, a gifted but disillusioned writer, had lost confidence in love. An upbeat artist who created colorful murals, Meera felt that love was the foundation of every worthwhile aspiration.
On a foggy morning at the tranquil Paradise Beach, their worlds came together. Aarav was frantically taking notes for a book he was unable to complete while seated under a palm tree. On her canvas, Meera, splattered with paint, was painting the morning.
Aarav’s papers were scattered and ink was smeared as a gust of wind pushed Meera’s hat across his sheets. When their gazes locked, Aarav’s annoyance turned to interest. The quiet between them was filled by Meera’s laughter, which was as unrestrained and light as the waves of the ocean.
She pointed to the destroyed pages and said, “Looks like my dreams just crashed into yours.” For the first time in months, Aarav grinned.
A Coincidence Relationship
Their paths often met over the course of the next several weeks, including at Meera’s street painting sessions, charming cafés, and busy markets. While Meera appreciated the depth of Aarav’s words whenever he shared excerpts of his writing, Aarav was captivated by her art and her enthusiasm for life.
“Why do you write?” Meera asked one night as they walked on the moonlight beach.
“I write to dream, to create a world where I can believe in love again,” Aarav said after he hesitated.
Feeling moved, Meera shared her own dream: to start an art school for disadvantaged kids and teach them the value of creativity and color. “I refer to it as my ‘love to dream’ project,” she remarked, smiling shyly.
The Turning Point
A sudden turn of events rocked their developing relationship just as Aarav was starting to believe in love once again. Ananya, Aarav’s ex-girlfriend, returned to his life, expressing regret for her transgressions and requesting a reconciliation. Aarav separated from Meera, torn between his old sentiments and his new ones.
Despite her heartbreak, Meera focused on her ideal project. She began creating a huge mural that represented resiliency and optimism on a public wall. Numerous bystanders, including Aarav, who often observed her in silence from a distance, were inspired by it and it became the talk of the town.
A Revelation
When Aarav went to the mural one wet day, he saw Meera sitting next to it, looking bright despite being soaked. He had given her a notepad earlier, which she was holding.
“Aarav, your words gave me hope for dreams. But if you don’t fight for your aspirations, they won’t mean anything,” she added, her voice shaking.
Aarav came to the realization that Meera was more than just his inspiration; she was the reason he felt the need to write once again.
A New Beginning
Aarav picked Meera because he was determined not to let his past dictate his future. She provided the motivation he needed to finish his book, appropriately named Love to Dream, when he backed her art school effort.
Combining their interests to inspire others, they turned Meera’s art school into a haven for storytelling and creativity. Their tale of love served as the basis for many aspirations, demonstrating that love is the greatest dream realized when it is fostered.
