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This is difficult subject matter but you handle it with courage and honesty. If you want to write another chapter, yes do it.

You say a lot with a few words. Its moving and convincing. I like the phrase 'when the leaves loose grip.'

That's a good twist Apurbo. Keep writing.

There was a lump in my throat as I read the ending.

The wave metaphore is a good one.
Most people are going through big changes at eighteen, whether its university or your first job. Its understandable to feel worried about that. Just because things are rough now it doesn't mean they always will be. If one plan or ambition doesn't work out then another one might. The pandemic is making things hard now, but sooner or later society will come to terms with it. it may not be easy but if people couldn't get past crisis our species would've gone extinct long before now.

There was a recession when I was a teenager. Sometimes it seemed it would never end but it did. I was unemployed for a time but I found a good job, even though it took me years.

The sun metephore is good. Sometimes I Iwake up feeling strong emotions from a dream yet can't recall the details of it

You've worked hard on this, researching the historical background and using your imagination well. I'm glad its doing well.

This is a thoughtful piece that will resonate with many people. Crisis often cause us to question what we once took for granted: the Black Death shook the feudal system; both world wars lead to women and subjects of empires demanding equality with male Caucasians. This pandemic may yet have a similar effect.