Description

This is the story of Elara, a quiet 20-year-old girl whose silence hides deep pain from her past. In the early chapters, we see her daily routine in London—going to college, spending time alone, reading, and writing in her diary. People around her misinterpret her silence as weakness or strangeness, but in truth it is the result of loss and trauma. The narrative often weaves in quotes and reflective passages that reveal Elara’s inner sorrow and longing for understanding.

As the story unfolds, Elara meets Julie, a new classmate who notices her silence and tries to befriend her. Unlike others, Julie listens and cares. Slowly, she becomes a bridge between Elara’s hidden pain and the outside world. Julie discovers that Elara’s diary holds fragments of her story, and eventually, Elara begins to open up. She reveals that her silence stems from the tragic death of her parents in a car accident, an event tied to a painful family history with her cousin and the loss of trust in others. This grief shaped her into the withdrawn girl she is now.

The later chapters show Julie defending Elara when others mock her, and for the first time, Elara quietly stands up for someone else. This marks the beginning of her strength showing through. Julie’s presence, along with her parents’ kindness, slowly gives Elara a sense of belonging she has missed for years. The story closes with a hopeful note: Elara is not entirely healed, but through Julie’s friendship, she begins to rediscover her voice, trust, and the possibility of happiness again.

Throughout, the book includes quotes and poetic reflections about silence, sorrow, and resilience. These passages are not mere decoration but deepen the reader’s understanding of Elara’s inner world—how silence can both protect and wound, and how friendship has the power to break through even the thickest walls of loneliness.