Arun, a young boy of twelve, arrives alone at Ambala railway station in the evening to catch a train for his boarding school. His parents are of opinion that he should travel alone as he is a grown up boy. The train is scheduled to arrive after a few hours, so he is waiting at platform number eight. He is busy watching the activities taking at the station. Soon he feels bored and struggles to pass his time. All of suddenly, a sweet and gentle voice asks whether he is alone. He looks back and finds a woman in white sari, her face is pale and her eyes are dark but brimming with kindness. She is a stranger to him but he likes the tenderness and kindness she posses. Next, she takes him to the dining room for snacks. When they come out, the woman holds his hand tightly upon seeing a boy his age crossing the railway track while the engine is shunting. Arun notes her face expressions, which suggest that she is extremely careful towards children, her gaze follows the boy till he safel...
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