I had just completed my graduation. I was thrilled to enroll in my postgraduate program, as it marked my first opportunity to study in a metropolitan city. As I sat there I felt a natural anxiety as I was shy by nature, very cautious in chat, and can’t afford much financially. Always thinking about how college days would be, how I would manage with those students, and so on.
The first day of college was an orientation day. I had spoken to no one in the class apart from the introduction. I noticed a very cute girl in my class, and she immediately caught my attention. Her sweetness captivated me, and she stayed on my mind constantly. During the day I couldn’t stop looking at her.
I made up my mind to talk to her, but I couldn’t gather the courage to do it. Gradually, I found out that she came from an affluent family and was exceptionally intelligent; she consistently excelled in her studies.
Then I thought that she would not accept my friendship because of her standards. By now, I had good friends who liked me because of my nature. But after the end of one year of my PG, I had never spoken to any girl in my class. But she was always on my mind, and I tried to talk to her but never succeeded because of my overthinking and hesitation. I was also aware that she had a boyfriend during her graduation, which left me feeling quite disheartened. But I couldn’t shake the feeling of being powerless. I was uncertain how to interpret my feelings.
I decided that I would propose to her one day, but that day never came during college time.
But one day, there was an intra-college curricular activity, and I decided to take part. Taking part in this required a partner, so I decided to ask her. I spoke with her and politely asked if she would consider participating with me. She did not agree initially but told me she would confirm later. Finally, she mentioned that she would be participating.
I was so happy, I couldn’t imagine. In this activity, we were the winners. From that moment on, I talked to her whenever I got the opportunity.
She also talked to me. And the last day of college came, but I still didn’t have the courage to speak to her.
She topped all the semesters. She had gone to her hometown and started her career in teaching, while I had shifted to Delhi for a job.
After two months, she called me for some work, and again I started talking to her. After some time, I proposed to her through a text message, writing, “If you do not agree, please don’t be angry. I simply wanted to express my feelings. However, she kindly told me that she already had a boyfriend and that we were just good friends and would remain so. I felt so relieved that I expressed myself, and she responded honestly.
After one year, she told me about some problems with a friend. After some days, when I saw that there was a bigger problem, I proposed to her again and directly asked, “Will you marry me?” She took some time but accepted. Now we’re so happy.
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After some time, I met her parents. They also accepted me. However, I had never brought her up with my parents. When I told them, they were so angry with me because of our interacts background. Yet, somehow, I convinced them.
Now we are married and living happily with her and her parents.