My parents always wanted a girl after having 2 boys. They were so excited and happy that they named me as their favourite actress Soundarya.
(Which means beautiful).
I belong to a small village in India surrounded by my large family of protective parents, brothers and cousins.I was always that naughty kid who irritates everyone in the family especially my second brother.
My father always taught me that family comes first before anyone.I joined whatever school my brothers went from kindergarten to inter.But much relief to my brothers I took a different stream than them.
I was always interested in business so I took economics.As life went by I decided to pursue my higher education by moving to a big city.
My family opposed it first but after much persuasion and my elder brother help they agreed to send me to the city.
I didn't get suspicious as to why my elder brother who is so protective of me would agree first among everyone. I guess I was too excited for my new journey that I ignored the sign.

THE BEGINNING

For the first time in my life I travelled on my own and i feel proud of it.I reached my university and completed all the formalities and was given a room.
As I entered the room there are already 2 girls in the room.I guess they are my roommates.I am always that shy girl who hesitates to interact.
Seeing my hesitation the girl with beautiful hair introduced herself as Harshita and other one as Lily. We became comfortable and chit-chatted with eachother and slept excited for next day.

The next day we went to our first class.We were asked to introduce ourselves and when it was my turn I was very nervous but Lily gave me some Lil cheer up and adviced me to focus on her if I was too nervous. Thanks to her the introduction went smooth but I was feeling someone's constant gaze on me after i completed my intro i guess I was being paranoid. I'm happy that the day went much great than i expected.

Later at night Harshita wanted us to watch a movie that she saw on Instagram reel. I don't even know what a reel means and I asked her the same.Both Harshi and Lily were appalled that I didn't want it meant. I was so embarrassed for a moment but Harshi recovered from the shock and explained to me all about Instagram and other social media apps and how they work. I guess coming from a village and never been allowed to use phone has it's own disadvantages. Lucky me I got such lovely people as my roommates.She also created me a account on Instagram and snap chat.

Life is going good with my studies and all. I also got used to handling social media. One day I got request from a guy having cute cat pic as his profile pic that was my first time i accepted someone's request whom I don't know much.
I later came to know that he was in the same class as me but due to my poor social skills i couldn't identify him. What started as a small chat on a Sunday afternoon became a daily habit.He never revealed his own identity.I never spoke to a male outside family as i was too shy but with him my conversation became instant and words flew before I can control and he slowly started to become my habit.

I never saw him more than as a good friend until one day where I decided to be adventurous and went alone for the outing in the evening. It was around 7:30 pm and I have to be in the hostel within 1 hr. I always loved taking walk in the night under moonlight. Guess I walked too far lost in my thoughts that I forgot my way back. I thought of using gmaps but my phone is dead. I was feeling afraid and on the verge of crying as weather also didn't want to help me. It started to rain so I ran to the nearest shop that was closed. I was in my deep thoughts when someone called my name. As I turned it was some guy i never saw in my life. I was surprised that he knew my name. Upon asking him he revealed that we go to the same class and I was embarrassed that I don't even know his name. He introduced himself as Rahul.
Thanks to him I was able to reach hostel on time. Later at night i recieved message from the cat guy that he was glad that he got to help me. I was shocked for a moment and later realised that is Rahul. It was from that day I saw him under different light.We started talking on call from that day that he has become my habit now.No one apart from family was that sweet and gentle to me. I guess that was the beginning of my crush on him.

Life is not fair if everything goes smooth it's that little bumps which you encounter that  makes it thrilling. I expressed my crush on Rahul to my roomies and they were glad and encouraged me to tell him that but I was too shy and afraid to even bring that topic between us.And I am sure i was not ready for any relationships.One day i didn't received any call nor msg from Rahul I was worried if he was alright. I tried calling him but it showed that the person is not available. Later i recieved a msg that said he was busy doing some work and was not able to attend the call. I was glad that he was alright. But in the following days he didn't even msg me days became weeks and it was 2 months right now that we talked let alone a msg. Whenever I tried to initiate the talk in class he finds some or the other way to avoid me. I thought he needs space so i decided to wait for 1 more month and will talk to him atleast before the preparation holidays of final exam. It was not easy for me to move on without talking to him as i became so attached to him in a short span. I used to read our old msg when I missed him too much. I guess my crush turned into love at this point. Finally I decided to talk to him regarding this and express my feelings. I know my parents may oppose this but I am willing to convince them. I called Rahul but it went unanswered. I thought of visiting him in the ground as he will be mostly there in the evenings. I never tried to look pretty for someone but that day I tried and got ready to impress him in my dark blue kurti my mother always says that it suits me well.
I came to the ground but never saw Rahul i asked his friend and he told me that he went to the cafe in the campus.I decided to confront him there.As i entered the cafe i could see Rahul and most of his friends there. I was hesitant but decided not to be a coward. As I approached him i could see his face turning serious and a coldness surrounded him. I asked him if he could spare me a minute so we can talk. He refused and asked me to tell whatever it was right there. I gathered all my courage and straight away questioned him why we became so distant he told that he was busy. I waited if he would tell me further explanation but nothing came out of his mouth. I told him about how i started to feel for him and asked about his feelings. By the end of my speech i could see a small smirk on his face and he turned towards the guy with headband and all of a sudden his friends did some cheer and the guy with headband took a five hundred note out of his pocket and kept it on the table for Rahul to grab it. I was blank for sometime and then later it occurred to me that he was playing all along.
I asked him why and one of his friend replied that they all taught i was a stuckup fellow who is a goody two shoes and decided to bet whether I was really that naive or not. I asked Rahul if all the past was just a acting for him he replied that it was all fake and he wouldn't even give a  glance to a girl as me who was overweight with pimples all over her face and a tummy that makes you look as if you were in your 2nd trimester of your pregnancy and a background as that of a small village in some corner of the country. I was shocked would be a understatement as this was not the Rahul that I came to love. I didn't even realise the tears that were flowing down my cheeks. I ran from there as fast as  my legs could take but I can still hear the faint laugh coming from the distance the place which witnessed my heart break just a moment ago.

After reaching my room I was glad that I was alone and cried my hearts out and a regret filled me. As I look in the mirror i could only see my self as someone Rahul described but also a part of me was filled with rage and regret. I refuse to be this broken girl as my father never raised me to be one. I was filled with determination and my vision became clear that love is not for people like me and I shall only focus on one thing that is making my parents proud and not taking revenge. I believe that Karma is a boomerang and it will slap you on the face when the right time comes.

The following day marks the beginning of our preparation holidays and I'm glad that I will not be able to see his face. I studied hard and I'm glad that the exams went well. We were given winter break and I packed my things to go to my Village. I noticed him  in the station but I never gave him a second glance and boarded the bus. I could feel someone's gaze on me but decided not to ponder on it. I reached home and I am glad seeing my family after long time. At dinner my father announced my elder brother wedding to his friends daughter i am not surprised as arranged marriage is so common in my family. But the good thing is you have the right to accept or reject the proposal.Guess my brother liked the proposal then. They decided to conduct the engagement this year and marriage in the next year after my sister-in-law completed her studies. I am happy for my brother and excited for his marriage.

After the end of holidays as I reached my university i decided to become a new person not for any revenge or that sort but for my own good i decided not to trust people easily. I started loving my self and still continued without using any makeup to cover my pimple marks as I knew that they are not something to be ashamed of it and it's a reminder of my teens and will fade with time. I  ocassional feel someone's gaze on me but I ignored it everytime.I started talking morning and evening walks not to lose weight or something but for my peace of mind. I am still that Chubby fellow and I wish to be like that as I feel I'm healthy and nothing is wrong in having some extra curves.As time went by I became more confident and embraced my flaws.Time flew by and I am already in my final semester. We were allotted a group project as a part of final year and he is my partner along with some guy named Surya from my class and Lily. I decided not to spare him  any glance let alone my time. So i expressed my opinions by looking at Surya and Lily. I was surprised when he said that this project was not for some childish people and it would be better if we all acted more mature.
I understood his intention and decided two can play the game and it's time I face this bullish fellow. I only adressed himself by his last name by looking in his eyes because ya i need to be more mature. I could see the surprised look on his for a few seconds before it was gone. As the time progressed we as a team spent more time. At times i could see him blurt some silly jokes to make everyone laugh but I only give him a blank stare cause all i could remember was the betrayal and humiliation he brought to me. It was finally the graduation day and I am glad that I made it. It was definitely worth all the hustle that I went through. At the end of the day just when I was returning to the room I saw Rahul running in my direction. He told me that he wanted to apologise for whatever he has done. I realised my father's words that guilt can kill someone from inside more easily than anything and you never know when is your last breath so don't try to hold a grudge on anyone. I can see he was waiting for my reply by the look on his face. At last i replied that i already forgave him long ago but I think it takes time to forget it. He was first  surprised at my reply and then became happy. I decided to take my leave and when I walked a few meters away from him i heard him shout you look beautiful but I decided not to pay any attention to his words and went on my way although my heart wanted something else. I decided not to listen to my heart long ago and certainly now is not the right time.

I started my own cafe in the town that is near my Village and visited my village every weekend. My father said that he would like my brother's and my wedding to be on the same day and he thought that my sister-in-law's little brother would be best match for me and asked me if I was ok with it. My brother showed me the groom photo and i was surprised that it was Rahul. I immediately said no to the proposal. My brother asked the reason but I said that I don't want to marry yet.And I wish my marriage at a separate day rather than same as my brothers. My father too agreed and told me not to take too much time. I was happy that he let it slide.

On the day of my brothers wedding I was elated and actively participated in the activities.
Later my father called me to introduce to the bride family and met him again. He tried to talk to me in the wedding but I never gave him the chance and acted as if I don't know him. At the end of all the events he followed me into my room and questioned me why i refused his marriage proposal. I could only think about his audacity to ask me that question I feel rage bubbling inside me but I controlled my self and answered him calmly that I don't wish to be married to such a shallow person even in my dreams. I can see he was surprised at my answer as I was a very soft spoken person in the past but guess what I'm not the same person anymore. With that I threw him outside the room and shut the door on his face.

Rahul's  POV :-

I was still in shock when I was thrown out of the room but soon recovered and decided that I will persue her till she accepts my apology and love. Plan to chase Soundarya starts now.

I know it took time for me to approach and show my love but I guess it's never too late.
It was only when I saw that tears in those eyes that I realised what a grave mistake i have done. At home I was not myself my sister saw the change and questioned me i explained her everything and how i felt about Soundarya. My sister gave me a tight slap that brought all my wisdom back. I asked my sister if Soundarya would ever forgive me and love me after this. All she replied was that only time will tell. I tried to approach her so many times in that 3 years but I was a coward. When fate helped me as her project partner i decided to use the opportunity and tried to rule her up and even cracked jokes to make her laugh all my efforts were in vain.

To be honest I knew her even before I joined University I saw her when I tagged along with my father to meet her father regarding business. I was attracted to her at the first meet but i guess she never remember me. I still remember our friend-ship phase and enjoyed our little banters i like riling her up the way she used to look up into my eyes and that cute red nose when she gets angry and the cute little tummy that I used to tickle when she just relax back after she eats her favourite meal. I love her every flaw and shape. I don't care if she is short and  chubby because she fits perfectly in my arms. And I wish  I was not selfish enough to choose my ego over my love for her.i wish I had not agreed to the bet that says that  who ever wins the bet will become the captain of the team.If only I was given a chance i would make all correct choices.

I decided it's high time i correct my mistake. From the next day I visited her cafe daily in the evening at the time of closure. I would order a coffee and watch her clean and pack to close the shop. I would wait for her and walk along with her till she reaches her home. She tried saying it was not necessary but I decided not to back down. It's been six months of my routine now and I have to visit another state for a week regarding work i informed her the same and asked her to think about my proposal and teased her not to miss me too much and took my leave.

My work took longer than i thought and after 10 days i was standing outside her house. I rang her door bell and when she opened her door i knew she was surprised to see me with a cut on my lip and a small band aid on my forehead.

She hurriedly pulled me into the house and asked me what happened with tears in her eyes. At that moment I realised how much of a fool I was in the past. I made her sit on the sofa and knelt before her and wiped her tears and reassured  her that it was nothing. I calmed her down and told her everything from the first time I met her , the foolishness i showed, the truth behind the bet, my regret everything. There was no response from her.

I remember my sister's words that a woman being silent is not a good sign.i begged her that I will take whatever punishment she gives me whole heartedly and she can even beat me if she wish and I would die of guilt if she wouldn't forgive me. But before I could complete my sentence i felt a slap on my face and i was glad that she is atleast showing her anger. She started throwing her small punches at me but all I was feeling was a burst of happiness in my heart like a psycho i was. With her one slap on my head I came to the reality and heard that my punishment is to bear her for a lifetime. I was shocked at first but later felt so excited that I almost kissed her.

After our patch up we were cuddling on that small sofa and when she placed her hand on my torso i slightly winced she became alert and lifted to see that there was a bruise there she asked what really happened and all i could was that a accident happened when in reality it's her dear brothers and cousins who did that when I went to ask for her hand in marriage and told them the truth.

I am not some Greek god without flaws I have my fair set of flaws my height is the only good thing about me I am a dark person I can't believe my bebe loved me even if I am not fair/dusky person.

All i want was to cuddle my bebe and did exactly that after our marriage. I slept on her fluffy chest and cuddled her like a kola. I nuzzled my face in her neck inhaling her sweet smell listening to her heartbeat and slept like a baby.In the evening,as i woke up i could hear my wife's disappointed words of how i didn't even give her first kiss. Patient bebe i thought and released her. She went to fresh up and came out in a beautiful sundress i could see her cleavage i thought about distracting my self and went to fresh up. As I entered back in the room i could see her waiting for me on the bed. She stood up and did a little twirl for me and asked me how the dress was as she looked up with a bright smile that flipped my heart. I complimented her that she looks beautiful and took her for the dinner.

Throughout the dinner she teased me with her antics by making smacking her lips and the sounds she made while eating and my patience broke when she placed the cherry in her mouth seductively by looking in my eyes and offered me another by getting up from her seat. Guess my woman was one hell of a naughty one. I took the cherry from her hand with a polite smile ate it and when she just turned around with a disappointed look on her face I spanked her ass and lifted her on my shoulder and she let out that little adorable squeak. I sprinted on the stairs with her on my shoulders and locked our door. I gently threw her on the bed and leaned with my face inches away from kissing her and asked if she truly wants it all she did was let out a small groan and shouted do it already. But I wanted to tease her a bit so I moved a bit down and bit on her left exposed boob and marked her. Just when she was surprised i let out a chuckle and kissed her with all my might and poured out my love into it by sealing our fate.