After taking the number from his school crush, he continues to talk to her. He believes it's part of a larger plan, perhaps divine, and decides to follow the flow, even though he still harbors deep feelings for his college love.
The Job Notification:
Four months after reconnecting with his school crush, he comes across a job notification for the Assistant Director position in the state government. This job aligns with his childhood dream of supporting people through government work. Initially, he hesitates to leave his current job, but his school crush encourages him to follow his dream. With her support, he decides to pursue the new opportunity and begins preparing for the role. During this period of unemployment and intense study, his school crush supports him emotionally and economically. He also discovers that his college love has moved to the US for higher studies. While he is happy for her, he feels a tinge of sadness knowing she will now be farther away.
The Long Wait:
The exam process was fraught with delays, taking 15 months to finally occur. Despite the setbacks, he cleared the exams and secured the position. Throughout this challenging period, his school crush’s presence in his life was a pillar of support. As the months went by, her feelings for him grew stronger each day. Her unwavering support helped him overcome his nervousness and become a more clear-headed person.
The Proposal:
His school crush is deeply in love with him and eventually proposes marriage. Feeling indebted to her support and help, he indirectly accepts her proposal by asking her to discuss it with her parents. However, her parents, while not inherently supporting casteism, were deeply afraid of how the community would perceive them. They worried about their social stature and the impact on their younger daughter's future prospects if their elder daughter married outside their expected norms. This fear led them to oppose the marriage strongly and even to threaten suicide if she defied their wishes. Realizing the gravity of the situation and understanding their concerns about societal judgment, he convinces her that her parents' well-being is more important. Heartbroken, she decides to follow her parents' wishes.
Life Moves On:
Though hurt by the end of their relationship, he understands the practicality of the situation and continues his professional life with the maturity he gained from her presence. Within a year, he earns the nickname "Boss" in the office and is well-respected. He builds strong relationships with his subordinates, often taking them out for lunch and inquiring about their families. Office girls begin to develop feelings for him, but he, now a practical man, makes it clear that love is not a priority in his life.
A New Chapter for His School Crush:
Six months after the end of their relationship, his school crush marries a handsome and wealthy man. Although he is still affected by the end of their relationship, he wishes her happiness.
Helping Start-Ups:
In his role as Assistant Director, he passionately supports new companies, becoming instrumental in helping many entrepreneurs get their start-ups off the ground. He developed a routine of visiting a coffee shop where he played a role in helping secure financing, going there daily between 6 PM and 7 PM, where a seat is always reserved for him during that time. The shop owner, who is deaf and mute, communicates with him through sign language—a skill he has learned over time.
The Reserved Seat:
One day, a girl enters the coffee shop and attempts to sit in the seat reserved for him. The shopkeeper gently informs her of the reservation, and she moves to a different spot. The same scenario plays out over the next two days, piquing her curiosity. On the third day, she asks the shopkeeper about the reserved seat. He explains that the seat is reserved for a loyal customer who helped the shop get its financing and who comes in every day at the same time. Later, when he arrives for his usual coffee, the shopkeeper informs him that a girl has been inquiring about him. Upon seeing her, he immediately recognizes her—it's his college love. He tells the shopkeeper to let her sit there if she wishes, which surprises the shopkeeper.
The Skepticism:
That night, after their encounter, he feels a mix of happiness and confusion. He wonders if this meeting is part of a larger plan or just a coincidence. Skeptical about her intentions, he questions whether she is in a relationship or married. However, he decides to stay open-minded and plans to talk to her the next day.
The Encounter:
On the fourth day, she initially chooses a different seat, but the shopkeeper offers her the reserved seat. She accepts the seat, sits down, and orders a coffee. When he arrives, he goes to a different seat. His skepticism lingers, but he is curious to see where this renewed connection might lead. Holding his nerves, he waves at her with a smile, and she smiles back warmly.
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