Love of Ram

There was a happy teenage boy. He had acne and never cared about his looks.

He had an influential friend who always used drive him towards exploration of new things. Once he shared a story about his girlfriend mentioning how great bond they share with each other.

The boy wanted to have the same experience. He asked his friend how to initiate a relationship. His friend suggested him saying “you just have to fall in love and express your feelings to the girl”

The boy thought it would be easy. He never knew the reality since he was innocent.

Once he saw a girl who newly joined his school and was mesmerized with her beauty. He thought to propose her but, he didn’t have the guts to do so. He wasted six months watching her every day and followed her to few places.

One day finally he made up his mind to express his feelings for her.

Situation 1

Boy: Hey! I am Ram from your class.

Girl: I know you Ram.

Boy: Oh! cool had to say something to you (with a nervous tone).

Girl: Go ahead.

Boy: I have some unknown feeling inside my heart since I had seen you for the very first time. I never knew what it was. I gave my self some time to understand but, there was no understanding between heart and brain. So had no proper sleep for last six months.

Girl: You are creeping me out now. What are you trying to convey.

Boy: So I asked my friend about it. He said it’s love. So……

Girl: Look, this is not new to me. There are tons of boys around me with proposals. I sometimes never open my insta, pissed with the DM’s I get everyday. So better don’t waste your time.

Her statements stabbed him in his heart. He felt devastated for the expectations he had.

For the first time in his life boy saw himself in a mirror. He saw a huge pumpkin hanging under his man breasts. He thought this was the reason the girl rejected him. He decided to workout and joined gym.

1 year later, The boy turned fit and he was no more a teen now.

Situation 2

“ Aishwarya”, Shouted Ram. Aishwarya turned around to see a fit muscular guy.

Aishwarya: yes! do I know you?

Ram: I am Ram, from high school.

Aishwarya: Hey what a change over. You look great!

Ram: So what do you think about my proposal now ? (With the same nervous tone)

Aishwarya : Ram, I didn’t reject you for being fat. I just felt you are one of those immature kids who does not know difference between love and infatuation.

Ram : Then what do you really want ?

Aishwarya : I am not really looking for a relationship right now, even if I look for, I will choose a person who is more matured, Independent and secure man who can take care of me properly.

She left saying this. This was the second time he saw her back. The rejection was really bad this time. It was even more hurting as the boy worked hard to get lean. He felt his pain has resulted in vain.

3 years later, Ram turned 23 and he also got placed in Oracle with 5lpa.

Situation 3

Ram entered a coffee shop wearing a suit with a flower and a gift. He already had a conversation with Aishwarya for a regular meet up. He looked around and noticed Aishwarya sitting alone in table no.3. He walked there quickly without wasting a second.

Ram : Hey! How do you do?

Aishwarya : Awesome Ram, how about you ?

Ram : I am great.

Aishwarya : So congrats on your graduation.

Ram : Thanks, I am placed indeed.

Aishwarya : Oh! great so bill is yours then.

Ram : sure but, Before we order something I want to ask you something.

Aishwarya : “sure”, she exclaimed.

Ram : Aishwarya, You were looking for a mature, independent and secure man right. I am one of those now. So it’s not late now, What do you think about my proposal?

Aishwarya : Ram, I am sorry, you are late, I am already seeing someone.

Ram : But, I thought you were not interested in any relationship.

Aishwarya : That was 3 years back. Now I am a different person.

Ram : Who is the guy ?

Aishwarya : It’s your friend from high school, “Rithesh”.

The name felt familiar to him. Then he could recollect his influential friend who introduced him to love. he couldn’t believe his ears for a second.

Ram : What is he doing now ?

Aishwarya : He is an entrepreneur. He trades steel and iron in port area. He makes me feel sophisticated with his love and affection. He took me to an International trip all around the globe covering 7 countries. What does a girl need more than that?

Ram didn’t utter a word. They ordered donuts and coffee and they fell silent for the next 20 mins.

While travelling back Ram remembered his friends words “Just fall in love and express it to the girl”. “ That bastard ruined my life”, He thought to himself. He felt helpless for the first time even after achieving everything the girl wished for.

10 years later, Ram turned 31 that day. Yes It was his birthday. By that time Ram was a UGC top 10 rank holder in the country, he had passed UPSC and he had a Ph.D. in Analytics.

Situation 4

Ram was travelling In his Audi. It was raining and the down pour was heavy.

“Ram sir, someone is asking for a lift, Looks like her car has stopped due to engine failure”, Said the driver.

Ram glared at her, distracted from his news paper. He was astonished to see Aishwarya on road. “Saravana stop the car”, ordered Ram.

He opened the door and gave an eye contact to Aishwarya. She stared for a second and was shocked with a surprise.

Aishwarya : Hey!! Ram what a pleasant surprise.

Ram : “ Hop in Aishwarya” , with pleasant smile.

Aishwarya entered the car and sat beside Ram. The car started moving.

Aishwarya : So fancy car Huh.

Ram : Ya, I bought it last year.

Aishwarya : So, what’s up with you ?

Ram : I am a business man. I own couple of fine dining restaurants and other business. Board member of CTS.

Aishwarya : Great! so successful at this young age. Ram can I ask you something ?

Ram : Ya sure.

Aishwarya : Since you asked me several times few years back about getting into relationship are you ok if I think about it now ?

Ram : Huh, I don’t know what to say but, What about your fancy entrepreneur.

Kriti : I broke up with him, Ram. He is a creep. He never owned a business, his father was a smuggler in port. They got arrested in a raid which took place few years back.

Before Ram could say something he received a call from someone, He held the phone to switch the speaker on.

“ Ram are you safe, The pour is heavy. Have you left the office, chinnu is feeling alone without you”, a female voice with a responsible tone.

“ I am on my way, Shobna”, replied Ram with a bright smile.

Aishwarya : what! are you married.

Ram : yes, I have a two year old daughter. I named her after you.

Aishwarya's face was gloomy now. Shocked and disappointed.

There was an eerie silence in the car.

The car reached Aishwarya’s home. By that time the rain had haled. Both Ram and Aishwarya got down.

Ram : Aishwarya, Your love gave me every thing which I never wanted, success, money, respect, UGC rank, UPSC, PhD and dignity, it made me a complete man. But, It left me without your reciprocation of love. My attitude of being strong helped me to stand strong every time when I was rejected.

“I never stopped loving you Aishwarya, I’ll always love you. Now and Always”

“I was never late Aishwarya. You are the one who was late in understanding my love.”

replied Ram.

Conclusion: Never be late in understanding someones feelings. You will be left alone at the end of the day.

This is the story of “Ram” and “Aishwarya”.