Engineering was over. Those were the days when I was attending coaching classes in Ameerpet while trying to land a job. Listening to classes, watching movies, and studying—that was pretty much my routine.

As usual, I went to class that day. And then, a beautiful girl completely captivated me. I simply couldn't take my eyes off her. Nothing the lecturer said seemed to reach my ears. It felt as though I had known her for countless lifetimes. Until then, studying had been my only priority, but now, my thoughts were consumed by her.

Seeing her every day and trying to find a way to talk to her became my routine. One day, determined to speak to her no matter what, I followed her. I hurried after her and stopped right in front of her.

I still remember the sharp look she gave me. Widening her eyes, she looked at me and said, “Hey... Varun! Hi!”

I was stunned. How does she know my name? I wondered, staring at her in disbelief.

“Hey, it's me, Ramya! We've been classmates since eighth grade. You disappeared after tenth grade!” she said with a laugh.

That smile made me feel as though I were sitting on a rainbow. I cursed myself for being so forgetful. Before I could say anything else, she waved goodbye and went into the hostel. I just stood there, watching her leave.

That night, I received a WhatsApp message from an unknown number. When I checked the display picture, it was Ramya!

“How did you get my number?” I asked.

She laughed again.

“I feel like having tea. Will you take me out?” she asked.

And so, what began with a cup of tea soon turned into a lively journey filled with movies and outings.

One day, we went to Visakhapatnam. Sitting by the seashore, with the stars twinkling like little lights in the sky, I finally told her how I felt about her.

She burst out laughing again.

“Hey, you know what? I like you too! I joined this coaching centre just for you!” she said.

The happiness I felt was so immense that even the vast ocean seemed small in comparison. She rested her head on my shoulder and began telling me stories. I could never get enough of listening to her.

We returned to Hyderabad and decided to concentrate on our studies. We immersed ourselves in books. Mock tests and interviews kept us both busy.

Then Ramya got a job in Bengaluru. My job wasn't confirmed yet. Watching her leave felt incredibly painful. I consoled myself, thinking, I'll be moving there too in another couple of months.

And then she left.

As the days passed, our phone calls became less frequent. There were no messages either. I was going out of my mind. Finally, I went straight to Bengaluru and stood before her.

“Please forgive me, Varun. My father doesn't accept our love. He's threatening to kill you if I marry you,” she said, lowering her head.

“But didn't you promise that you'd never leave me, no matter how many difficulties we faced?” I asked angrily.

“I love you more than life itself. But I don't love you enough to risk your life,” she replied.

I stared into her eyes in disbelief.

“Yes, my father threatened to kill you. Please forget me and live a good life, Varun,” she said through her tears before walking away.

It felt as though my heart and mind had stopped working. Even though the whole world continued to exist around me, I felt utterly alone.

Ramya... If I marry you, your father might kill me. But if I don't marry you, I don't think I'll be able to live either. I can't live without you.

Let's tell your father about our love together. Please, say yes! Talk to me. Pick up the phone.

She Cried, Asking Me to Leave!

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