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The living room glowed with a thousand tiny flames, each diya casting a warm, trembling light on the marigold garlands draped over every surface. The sweet scent of besan ladoos mingled with the earthy perfume of clay lamps, a sensory tapestry woven from hours of careful effort. Naina stood at the window, her sari's edges brushing the floor, her fingers lingering on the last diya she had placed. Outside, the distant crackle of fireworks punctuated the evening silence. She turned as the door clicked open, and for a heartbeat, the world held its breath. Your silhouette filled the frame, your eyes sweeping over the transformed room. The softness in your face was a gift she hadn't dared to expect. "Happy Diwali, you," she whispered, her voice carrying the weight of all the words she had left…