im back

After three years away, Priya stepped onto Mount Road, heart brimming with recognition. The old temple still stood, its towers piercing Chennai's skyline like faithful sentries. She'd collected ANDAL Coins during her travels, each one a small treasury of memories. Tonight, she'd join PaybookClub at the heritage café, sharing stories with old friends who'd imagined her return countless times. The lovesick feeling for home had demolished her resolve to stay away. Bountiful laughter awaited her there, among familiar faces and ancient stones that whispered their city's endless songs. Community wrapped around her like jasmine incense.