Chehak, a spirited girl of sixteen with laughter in her eyes, kneels by the map, tracing routes with a fingertip. Beside her, Palaash, her younger brother—only twelve, but fiercely adventurous—sits cross-legged, his gaze fixed on his sister’s face. "Are you sure we can find the old well, Chehak? What if it’s just a story?" "Every story starts somewhere, Palaash. And today, it starts with us."

Chehak leads the way, confidence in her stride, while Palaash clutches the map tightly, peering at every twist and turn. Fallen branches and mossy stones challenge their steps, but laughter echoes as they help each other across a shallow stream. "You always make things seem so easy," "That’s because we’re together. Remember last summer, when you got lost in the wheat fields?" "And you found me by singing that silly song. I’ll never forget."

Palaash hesitates, eyeing the obstacle. Chehak offers her hand, her grip warm and steady. "We’ll climb together. I’ll go first, and then you follow. Trust me, Palaash." "I do trust you. I always have." Together they scramble over, Palaash slipping slightly, but Chehak steadying him with a reassuring smile.

Palaash looks uneasy, fiddling with a loose thread on his shirt. "Chehak, do you think things will change when you go to the city for college? Will you forget about adventures with me?" "No matter where I go, Palaash, you’ll always be my little brother. These memories—our memories—will stay with me forever." They sit in silence, the bond between them deepening, stronger than any distance.

Chehak and Palaash peer down, their faces reflected side by side. They toss in a coin together, making a silent wish. "I wish for more adventures with you," "And I wish that we’ll always find our way back to each other, no matter what." Laughter bubbles up as a frog leaps from the well’s rim, splashing them both and sealing the moment with joy.

Chehak glances at Palaash, pride shining in her eyes. "Promise me, no matter how big the world gets, you’ll always be brave and curious." "I promise. As long as I have you to guide me, I’ll never be afraid." Their laughter lingers in the air, echoing through the woods as they step into the golden light of home, their hearts forever bound by adventure.