A Brush with Destiny

It was a rainy Friday evening in New York City. Sophia had just left her marketing job and

wanted to see some art. She walked through the streets, looking for a place to visit. Then, she

found a small art gallery and went inside.

The gallery was warm and cozy, with soft music playing in the background. Sophia saw many

beautiful paintings on the walls. But one painting caught her eye. It was called "Moonlit

Dreams," and it was made with watercolors. The painting showed a peaceful night scene, with a

big moon shining down.

Just then, a man spoke from behind her. "You like that painting?" he asked.

Sophia turned around and saw a handsome man with green eyes. He was smiling at her. "Yes,

it's beautiful," she said.

The man's name was Max. He owned the gallery with his father. Max and Sophia walked around

the gallery together, talking about art and music. They liked the same things and had a lot to talk

about.

As they walked, Max told Sophia about his favorite artists and styles. Sophia shared her own

favorite paintings and why she liked them. They laughed and joked together, feeling happy and

comfortable.

But then, Sophia mentioned that she had always wanted to be an artist, but was too afraid to try.

Max listened carefully and then shared a story about his own struggles as an artist.

"When I first started painting, I was terrible," Max said with a laugh. "But I didn't give up. I kept

practicing, and slowly, I got better. The most important thing I learned was to not be afraid to

make mistakes."

Sophia thought about Max's words. She realized that she had been letting fear hold her back

from pursuing her dreams.

The next day, Max and Sophia met for coffee. Max encouraged Sophia to start creating art

again, and she agreed. With Max's support, Sophia started painting and discovered a new

passion.

As the days went by, Max and Sophia spent more and more time together. They went on walks,

had picnics, and visited museums. They fell deeply in love and were happy together.One night, they sat on a rooftop, looking at the city lights. Sophia said, "I'm so happy I met you,

Max. You taught me to not be afraid to take risks and pursue my dreams."

Max smiled and said, "I'm happy I met you too, Sophia. Remember, it's never too late to try

something new and pursue your passions."

Sophia smiled back and said, "I'll never forget."

"The life lesson in this story is that it's never too late to try something new and pursue your

passions. Don't let fear hold you back from doing what you love. With practice and perseverance, you can achieve your dreams and find happiness."

Fidha Sherin. K M

BBA 2nd Semester 

ACAS