Arjun finally found steady work at a small office in Kolkata.
His salary was modest, but it gave him a degree of freedom he had not experienced for years. He could pay rent, buy groceries, and plan for the future without asking Maya for every small expense.
He continued caring for his long hair. Sometimes he wore it loose, sometimes in a ponytail, and occasionally in a braid. His clothing varied according to his mood and the occasion.
Maya slowly changed her behaviour. Instead of announcing what Arjun should wear, she began asking what he preferred.
Their relationship improved, although trust took time to rebuild.
Tara helped him look for a more comfortable room closer to his workplace.
One evening, Arjun sat beside his window and wrote down three goals: save money, develop his career, and make decisions without fear.
For the first time, his future seemed larger than the question of how he looked.
The city that had once represented uncertainty was gradually becoming a place where he could build a life of his own.
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