As the phone continued to ring, Arjun felt a growing sense of anticipation mixed with trepidation. It had been far too long since he had reached out to Krishnan, his old family friend and trusted mentor. In the whirlwind of his fast-paced life, Arjun had allowed the connection to fade, caught up in the relentless demands of his career and the social obligations that had become a defining part of his existence.But now, as he stood alone in the dimly lit confines of his apartment, Arjun knew that he needed Krishnan's guidance more than ever before. The void that had