The story describes a chance encounter between the writer and a girl named Myra in a cafe near a lake in Nainital.
Myra opens up to the writer about searching for her estranged father in Nainital due to her mother's illness, revealing a deeper, emotional layer to her presence in the city.
The encounter ends with a poignant moment of parting, leaving the writer reflecting on the fleeting nature of connections and the uncertainty of the future.