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Rahul had just stepped into a new phase of life.
After completing his 12th, college felt like a fresh beginning—new faces, new dreams, and endless possibilities. But little did he know, the most unforgettable part of his journey would begin not in college… but in a small tuition class called LUX Tuition Classes.
Every evening from 5 PM to 7 PM, Rahul would sit by the window on the third floor. It wasn’t just a class—it was his escape. The golden hues of the setting sun painted the sky, and for Rahul, those two hours were the most peaceful moments of the day.
Then one day… everything changed.
Five girls joined the tuition.
They were from a women’s college, completely unfamiliar to Rahul and his friends. On their very first day, they took seats right behind him. When Rahul turned around to greet them, his eyes stopped at one face.
Priya.
For a moment, time stood still.
She looked exactly like Rahul’s favorite heroine—graceful, simple, and effortlessly beautiful. Without thinking much, Rahul smiled and said it aloud. Priya laughed, a soft, genuine laugh that stayed with him long after.
That day, they exchanged numbers.
And just like that… a story began.
Days turned into weeks. Rahul and Priya grew close. They studied together, laughed together, and shared small moments that slowly became meaningful memories. After tuition, they would often stop by a nearby stall for cold drinks, talking about life, dreams, and everything in between.
One evening, Priya arrived at tuition with her father. But when it was time to leave, her father got delayed.
Rahul saw the opportunity—not just to help, but to be closer.
“I’ll drop you home,” he offered.
Priya hesitated. It wasn’t a small decision. But something about Rahul felt safe.
She said yes.
That ride was unforgettable for Rahul. It was the first time he had ever taken a girl on his bike. The wind, the silence, the occasional exchange of words—it all felt like a dream.
At her home, Priya’s mother welcomed Rahul warmly. Over a cup of coffee, Rahul met her father too. That small moment slowly turned into a routine.
Soon, Rahul wasn’t just a classmate anymore.
He was part of her everyday life.
He would pick her up, drop her home, and somewhere along the way… he fell in love.
On Valentine’s Day, with a nervous heart and trembling hands, Rahul finally spoke.
“I love you, Priya.”
He handed her a small Taj Mahal model—a symbol of eternal love.
Priya accepted the gift.
But she said nothing.
Days passed. Friends teased Rahul, calling him Priya’s lover. He smiled, but inside, he waited… hoping.
And then, on the seventh day—
Priya spoke.
“I like you, Rahul… your simplicity, your calm nature… your non-violence. Stay like this forever.”
And just like that… she said yes.
Life felt perfect.
A year passed like a beautiful dream. Rahul became close to Priya’s entire friend group. Everything seemed steady… until one unexpected moment changed everything.
Rahul’s friend Jay proposed to one of Priya’s friends, Ritu.
But Ritu rejected him—she already had a boyfriend.
Jay didn’t take it well.
The next day, things escalated.
In the college parking, a group of boys from another college arrived. Without warning, they attacked Jay. Rahul stepped in to protect his friend—but soon, he too was dragged into the fight.
What started as self-defense turned into chaos.
More students joined. The fight grew bigger.
Eventually, Rahul and his friends overpowered the attackers.
That’s when Rahul found out—
Suresh.
Ritu’s boyfriend.
The matter didn’t end there.
A police complaint was filed.
Rahul, Jay, and others were arrested—but released the same evening with a warning.
But the real damage wasn’t legal.
It was emotional.
The next day at tuition, Priya stood in front of Rahul—angry, hurt, and distant.
“Why did you fight?” she asked.
Rahul tried to explain.
“It was self-defense… I had no choice.”
But Priya shook her head.
“I loved you because you were different… calm, non-violent. I hate violence. I can’t love someone like that.”
Her words broke something inside him.
No matter how much he tried… she didn’t listen.
And just like that—
Their story ended.
Rahul tried many times to talk to her.
But Priya never looked back.
Two years passed in silence.
College ended.
Life moved on.
Rahul left for Delhi to pursue his master’s degree. He focused on building his career, burying his past deep within. Over time, he secured a good job, a stable life… but somewhere, a part of him still belonged to those evenings at LUX Tuition Classes.
And one day…
He decided to return.
Not as a student.
But as someone ready to begin again.
Rahul went to Priya’s house—with a marriage proposal.
He arrived in his car, confident… yet nervous.
Priya’s mother recognized him instantly and welcomed him inside.
“Priya is inside,” she said with a smile.
Rahul stepped in.
And then…
His world shattered.
Priya sat there… holding a two-month-old baby.
Beside her—
Suresh.
Her husband.
For a moment, Rahul couldn’t breathe.
But he composed himself.
He shook hands with Suresh.
Both men stepped outside.
Suresh looked at him coldly.
“Stay out of our lives. If you come back again… it won’t be good for you.”
Rahul said nothing.
He simply walked back to his car… and drove away.
That evening, as the sun set once again, Rahul realized something:
Not every love story is meant to last.
Not every promise is meant to be fulfilled.
And sometimes…
Life doesn’t go the way we dream.
The End.
