Chapter 104: The Weight of Expectations

The days that followed his return to Khalsi were a whirlwind. Rohan's homecoming had been meant as a quiet, private affair—just a moment for him to be with his family and honor his father's memory. But word had spread quickly, and soon the small village was transformed into a buzzing epicenter of celebration and media attention.

The streets were lined with people from dawn to dusk, all hoping to catch a glimpse of the man who had put Khalsi on the map. Banners proclaiming "Welcome Home, Rohan Singh!" were strung from every lamppost and tree, and every shopfront had his photo proudly displayed in the window. The constant shouts of "Rohan! Rohan!" rang through the air, interspersed with excited conversations about his achievements and his race.