A bike cruised down a quiet, desolate road Shekar and Deepika were on their way, hearts filled with dreams for the future. But fate had other plans. An accident brought their journey to a sudden halt.
At the same time, in a temple bustling with preparations, Shekar's and Deepika's parents were joyfully arranging for their engagement. The sound of temple bells was interrupted by a phone call. Shekar’s father answered, only to receive shocking news his son and Deepika were in the hospital after an accident. Panic-stricken, the families rushed to the hospital.
A few years earlier...
Shekar was a final-year degree student, deeply focused on his ambition to become a police officer. Deepika, studying her second year at the same college, had recently transferred from another city due to her father's government job relocation.
Their first encounter was unusual in the college library, where Deepika was fiercely arguing with the librarian about borrowing extra books. Watching her struggle, Shekar offered help by lending his library card. Deepika, misunderstanding his gesture, glared at him, thinking he was following her.
The next day, Deepika found herself called to the seniors' ragging session. When a senior misbehaved, Deepika, a trained karate student, swiftly defended herself. Although she dreamed of representing India in Karate Nationals, her father’s constant transfers made steady practice impossible.
Life at college continued, and during a quiz competition, Shekar and Deepika stood side by side, making it to the final round. When Shekar answered the final question correctly, an unspoken bond began between them. They started having lunch together, walking to college together their friendship blossomed, with whispers of love swirling around them, though they remained just close friends.
Later, during college elections:
Deepika stood against Arun, a candidate determined to win by any means. On election day, chaos erupted when Arun instigated a fight. Shekar, trying to protect Deepika, got seriously injured. Despite the odds, Deepika won the election.
Exams came and went. Shekar graduated, and with dreams of becoming a police officer, immersed himself in preparations, unintentionally distancing from Deepika. Respecting his ambitions, Deepika chose not to disturb him.
Shekar cleared the written exam but failed the physical test — the injury from college had weakened his leg. Refusing to use influence or recommendations, he gave up his dream of becoming a police officer and instead pursued and succeeded in joining the Intelligence Bureau (IB), shifting to Mumbai with his parents.
Five years later...
During an investigation at a railway reservation office, Shekar was stunned to find Deepika there. Memories flooded back. They reconnected warmly, exchanging stories of lost dreams and new realities. Before parting, Shekar shared his number with her.
The next day, Deepika called Shekar to meet at a coffee shop. Sitting across from him, she confessed:
"Shekar, I thought we were just friends. But when you were away, I realized I loved you. I tried finding you but failed. Now, my parents are arranging my marriage. Before it’s too late, I had to tell you: I love you."
Shekar’s heart was overwhelmed, but just as he was about to respond, a call from his father startled him.
"Tomorrow you are getting engaged to my best friend’s daughter. Don’t commit to anyone else," his father said firmly.
Confused and torn, Shekar explained everything to Deepika. Not wanting to give up easily, they decided to seek Deepika's parents' permission. Deepika first spoke to her parents alone, but returned with equally disappointing news: her parents had also arranged her engagement scheduled for tomorrow.
In desperation, Shekar and Deepika planned to get married secretly at the registrar’s office the next morning.
But fate intervened again "the accident happened".
Present day...
At the hospital, both families gathered. Thankfully, Shekar and Deepika suffered only minor injuries. But what shocked them most was the truth they uncovered.
"We had planned your engagement to each other!" Shekar’s father revealed.
"When I spoke of my friend’s daughter, I meant Deepika. I thought you would understand," he laughed.
Shekar and Deepika, realizing the misunderstanding, looked at each other and burst out laughing a laugh of pure relief, of destiny’s playful twists.
Soon after, amidst blessings and smiles, Shekar and Deepika were married not by force, not by fear, but with love that had quietly grown strong through time and distance.
Happy Ending...
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