"You have to be careful with the spine," Kavya said, her voice firm but polite, as she handed him the worn-out book. "It contains letters written in pure Telugu. They are precious to me."
For the next two weeks, Kavya visited the shop every evening. Initially, their conversations were strictly professional—discussing the quality of the paper and the shade of the leather. But soon, the barrier between the shopkeeper and the customer began to dissolve.
"You didn't have to write a letter," she said, a tear escaping down her cheek. "You could have just told me."
"It’s beautiful, isn't it?" Kavya whispered when he finished the page.
He looked up, ready to apologize, but she didn't let him speak. She placed the book on the table and placed her hand over his.
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