PART-2 : "A love with secrets"

She always preferred being alone.

That’s why she spent most of her time in her room, gazing out of the window at the world outside.

One day, while looking out, she saw a boy in the apartment opposite hers. He was incredibly handsome, and the moment she laid eyes on him, she felt an instant attraction.

Her mind started wandering, filling with countless thoughts.

But she quickly controlled herself, telling herself, No, this isn’t right.

Frustrated, she closed the window and went to bed.

The Unexpected Encounter

The next day, as she was getting ready for work, her eyes instinctively went to the window again.

There he was—the same boy—standing by the window of the opposite building, changing his clothes.

His attractive physique and charm mesmerized her, and for a moment, she forgot herself, unable to take her eyes off him.

From that moment onward, whether she stood, sat, or lay down, her thoughts were consumed by him.

She started dreaming about him every night.

The attraction she had for him slowly grew deeper, and before she realized it, that attraction had turned into love.

A Newfound Determination

Determined, she tried her best to befriend him.

But every time he came in front of her, she froze—unable to say a word—overcome by shyness and the fear of how he might react.

This situation was entirely new to her, leaving her feeling a little frustrated.

Meghana thought to herself, I can’t keep dragging this out. Let me just tell him everything that’s in my heart. If he accepts, great. If not, I’ll move on.

But before confessing her feelings, she decided to learn more about him—so she could propose in a way he might like.

A Discovery That Changed Everything

That day, she spoke to the security guard of his apartment and the people living nearby.

She learned that, just like her, he had no parents and lived alone.

This made her happy.

She had always hoped to marry someone who shared her mindset, believing that two people with similar experiences could build a strong bond.

With newfound confidence, she decided to confess her love to him the very next day.

The Confession

The following morning, she dressed beautifully.

She also had an attractive physique and chose an outfit that complemented her charm.

She prepared a bouquet filled with colorful flowers and waited eagerly for him to come outside.

As soon as he stepped out, she gathered all her courage, walked up to him, knelt down, and said,

"I love you."

Before he could respond, she quickly added,

"I’m just like you—I’m alone. I don’t have parents or family. If you agree to marry me, you’ll be my entire world."

She poured out her heart in a single breath.

To her surprise, he didn’t take much time to decide.

He accepted the bouquet and agreed immediately.

She was a little shocked by how quickly he accepted without even asking anything about her.

But since everything turned out the way she had hoped, her heart was filled with joy.

A Dream Come True... Or Was It?

Without thinking too much about it, they spent the next few days going out, watching movies, and getting to know each other better.

As Meghana grew to trust him completely, he said to her,

"Look, there’s no point in wasting time like this. Let’s get married soon."

However, Meghana wasn’t ready to rush into marriage.

She replied, “No, let’s spend a little more time as friends, understand each other better, and then get married.”

But he insisted, “I’ve spent so many years alone. I don’t want to delay this further by staying as just friends. Let’s get married soon.”

Overwhelmed by the love and care he showed her, Meghana agreed.

They decided on a small, simple registered marriage and picked a good day for it.

The Wedding

On the wedding day, Meghana arrived with her neighbors and her beloved dog, while Raju came alone.

The two of them happily tied the knot.

After the wedding, Raju mentioned the small issues with his apartment and suggested they live in hers instead.

Meghana agreed without hesitation, saying,

"It doesn’t matter where we live. What matters is that we’re together and happy."

With that, they moved into her apartment.

Meghana felt like her life was now filled with immense happiness, as if she were on top of the world.

Blissful Beginnings... But Something Felt Off

The next day, as she was leaving for work, her dog waited for her outside.

She bent down, hugged it tightly, and said,

"Ever since you came into my life, all this happiness has followed."

She kissed her dog lovingly, danced a little, and started walking to work.

Watching her so happy, the dog, though it couldn’t actually dance, tried its best.

It lifted its front and back legs playfully, wagged its tail joyfully, and followed her down the street.

Every day, Raju and Meghana spent time together, talking, joking, and enjoying each other's company.

But no matter how close Meghana wanted to get to him, Raju always maintained a slight distance.

Apart from their lighthearted conversations and happy moments, nothing else seemed to progress between them.

Days turned into weeks like this.

But how long could such a situation last?

Meghana, too, had her own desires and dreams.

Like everyone else, she wanted to start a family and decided it was time to take their relationship to the next level.

That night, she approached Raju, determined to get closer to him.

But noticing her intentions, he made an excuse, saying he had a headache, and went to bed.

This became a pattern.

Every night, he found some excuse or another to avoid her.

Meghana tried to rationalize his behavior, thinking,

Maybe he’s feeling this way because he’s spent so much of his life alone. Things will get better once we truly start our life together.

However, as time passed, Raju’s behavior only became more distant.

He stopped engaging with her like he used to.

His entire personality seemed to have changed.

He began waking up earlier than her, getting ready, eating breakfast, and leaving without waiting for her.

At night, he would come home late, eat dinner, and go straight to bed without saying much.

Doubt Creeps In

This left Meghana deeply hurt.

Her sadness soon turned into suspicion as doubts started creeping into her mind.

Why is he acting like this?

The Mystery Unfolds

One day, Meghana decided to follow Raju after he left the house.

She took careful steps, keeping her distance so he wouldn’t notice her.

To her shock, he entered an unfamiliar building, looking around suspiciously before disappearing inside.

Meghana’s heart pounded.

Who was he meeting? Was there another woman?

Determined to find out the truth, she gathered her courage and walked toward the building.

As she peeked through a slightly open window, her breath caught in her throat.

Inside, Raju was talking to a well-dressed man who handed him a large envelope filled with money.

Meghana strained her ears to hear their conversation.

"Is she suspicious yet?" the man asked.

"No," Raju replied. "She trusts me completely. Just a little longer."

Meghana’s blood ran cold.

What was he talking about?

What secret was Raju hiding from her?

She stepped back, trembling.

Her perfect life, her love—everything seemed like a lie.

Determined to uncover the truth, she knew she had to act fast.

Before it was too late.

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