A story of friendship
Those Days
That Promise
"A story about last benchers, strong bonds, and friendships that stay with us long after school ends."
A story of friendship
"A story about last benchers, strong bonds, and friendships that stay with us long after school ends."
About the Book
"Those Days, That Promise is a nostalgic and deeply emotional story about friendship that shapes our lives. It follows the Last Bench gang, a group bound by laughter, secrets, and unspoken loyalty that began on the very first day of school.
For Sandeep, Pradeep, Sameer, Gopal, Gayatri, and Nidhi, their world was simple and complete, built around classrooms, shared mischief, and friendships that felt unbreakable. Years later, life pulls them in different directions, leaving behind distance, silence, and unfinished emotions.
Two decades on, Gopal is living a quiet, settled life, far removed from those school days, until an unexpected message from Gayatri brings the past rushing back. In a hospital room, facing her final moments, she asks Gopal for one last promise, a promise that will change his life forever. What begins as a farewell becomes a lifelong test of loyalty, friendship, and responsibility, quietly reshaping Gopal’s future and challenging what it truly means to stand by someone."
Told with warmth, humour, and deep nostalgia, Those Days, That Promise explores how childhood bonds endure long after time and circumstances try to erase them, and leaves readers with a simple, powerful question:
Is friendship measured by the years you share, or by the promises you keep?
The Author
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Reader Reviews
"Heartfelt, nostalgic, and deeply relatable. The school-day friendships felt so authentic. It’s a simple read with big emotions that stay on your mind long after the final page."
"The story has strong emotions and a good message, though it feels long in places. Still, some scenes really hit hard, especially towards the end."
"I loved the nostalgic vibes and how real the emotions felt. It’s a bit of a slow burn, but the relationships are so well-developed that they stay with you. Definitely give it a read if you're into stories that make you think and feel."
"I didn’t expect this book to hit me so hard. The characters feel like people you actually knew once. The writing is simple, but the emotions run deep. Finished it in two sittings and kept thinking about it even after. Beautifully written."
" Enjoyed the nostalgia and the emotional core of the story. Some parts felt slow, but the relationships and memories felt genuine. Worth reading if you like reflective stories."