It was the rainy season. The sound of rain falling was like a melody in the whole town. At the railway station, raindrops were falling everywhere, and the smell of wet soil was very pleasant. Just then, a train arrived. People were carefully stepping inside with their luggage.
At the same time, Rupa came running quickly from outside the station.
She entered the train and looked for her booked seat. In the same coach, Sai was sitting with a cup of tea in one hand and a book called “Love at first sight” in the other.
Rupa did not see a person coming from the opposite side and was about to fall, but Sai caught her before she fell down.
Their eyes met. For a moment, words stopped. The light in their eyes felt like a strange connection.
As the train horn blew, the atmosphere slowly returned to normal.
Sai: “Hey! Be careful… you should watch out,” he said to Rupa.
Rupa: “Thank you… I didn’t see because I was searching for my seat.”
They sat in their seats and introduced themselves.
Sai, with a gesture, asked if she wanted tea. Rupa said no.
Sai: “In rainy season, tea with mirchi bajji is a super combination, right?”
Rupa: “Yes, I like tea. But there is no tea here.”
While talking, Rupa saw the book near Sai and was surprised.
Rupa: “This book is my favorite. The hero’s character is so good. I really like how he respects women.”
Sai: “Yes… I just read it. I liked it too.”
There was a spark in Rupa’s eyes. Both felt as if they had discovered something new in each other.
Raindrops continued to fall on the windows…The train stopped at a random station. The smell of rain was everywhere. The fragrance of tea from a small tea shop on the platform attracted Sai.
He quickly went and asked, “Give me two cups of tea”
Taking them, he returned to the train. Rupa looked surprised.
Rupa: “Hey… a while ago I just said I like tea, right?”
Sai: “That’s why… I brought it.”
Rupa smiled silently and took the cup. Both sat side by side, holding their tea cups, watching the raindrops and talking.
Sai: “Do you like reading books?”
Rupa: “Yes, I find myself in books. They are my safe place.”
Sai: “True! The words of people with heart are in books. To understand us, books are enough.”
Rupa: “What do you do?”
Sai: “I finished my degree. I love music. I am now learning guitar. My dream is to make an album.”
Rupa: (curiously) “Wow! Do you write songs?”
Sai: “Yes… but not tuned a proper song yet. What about you, Rupa?”
Rupa: “I am learning classical dance. My mother loves to see me as a dancer. My father works in a private company. My mother runs a home food business. In free time, I help her.”
Sai: “Where do you stay in Hyderabad?”
Rupa: “Actually, I live in Vizag. But for dance classes, I am staying at my aunt’s house in Hyderabad. Because of the festival, I came to Vizag, now I am going back to my aunt’s home.”
Sai: “I went for my friend’s sister’s wedding in Vizag. This Sunday my parents wedding anniversary, so I am going home.”
Rupa: “You are very simple… but there is something special in you.”
Sai: “Thank you! I never imagined I would talk like this with a girl in a train. Maybe this is life, we never know why and when people meet.”
Rupa smiled.
Rupa: “In school and college, I talked normally with boys, but talking with you now feels like a new experience.”
Sai paused and nodded. Rupa smiled looking at him.
Outside, rain was still falling. Their introduction turned into a new friendship.
The station came where they both had to get down. They shake hands each other, said bye, and went their ways.
Coming out of the station, Rupa thought:
“Oh! I forgot to ask his phone number. Will I meet him again or not?”
Sai thought in his mind:
“Some meetings change our life… today may be such a day for me.”
Days passed…
One day, Sai was returning after meeting a music director about his album. At the same time, a man caused an accident with his car. People gathered to beat him.
Seeing this, Sai rushed and stopped them. He took the injured person in the car to the hospital.
In the hospital, that man called to his family members. After some time, a person came, it was Rupa.
Sai was surprised by seeing Rupa.
The man who caused the accident was Rupa’s uncle. That day, once again, the accident joined Sai and Rupa. She introduced Sai to her uncle.
Rupa's uncle(Jitendra) said thanks to Sai and invited Sai for lunch. This time, Rupa did not forget and took Sai’s phone number. Later, they went home.
The small meeting at the railway station slowly turned into daily calls and chats. Sai and Rupa started talking daily, sending messages, discussing about books… their bond grew stronger.
One evening…
Rupa (on phone): “Sai… you know, Hyderabad is new for me. This Sunday shall we go out?”
Sai: “Sure. What time?”
Rupa: “After my dance class on Sunday.”
Sai (smiling): “Okay, Deal!”
On Sunday, they met at a bookstore:
Sai: “Rupa, are we just friends?”
Rupa was surprised.
Rupa: “Why do you ask like that?”
Sai (smiling): “Nothing… after your dance classes are over, you will go back to your home town, right? Will you forget me?”
Rupa (seriously): “If I forget, these books, this rain will remind me of you.”
They spent some time and went back to their house.
For Sai every moment talking with Rupa felt like a dream. Her smile, her shining eyes, her way of speaking… all made his heart fall in love with her.
That night, Sai sat near the window with his guitar.
Sai (in his heart): “Rupa, every time you speak, my heart learns a new tune… When you smile, my dreams get colors…Is this friendship? Or love? Whatever it is… you are my life, Rupa.”
The melody from his guitar floated in the night air. It was the reflection of his love. He composed a song for Rupa.
Meanwhile, Rupa also felt safe and happy with Sai. But a question was rising in her heart:
Rupa (in mind): “Why does my heart beat faster when I talk with Sai? Why am I waiting for him? Is this love? Or just friendship? There is some magic in his eyes… some peace in his words.”
Next day…
Sai prepared a small surprise near the library. Inside an old book, he kept a small note: “Some stories give peace after reading… but after meeting you, my heart has learned to write a story.”
Rupa read it, smiled, and said: “There is poetry in your words, Sai. That makes you special.”
Sai smiled silently. He thought not to express his love yet. But he felt the same emotions in her eyes too.
While they both are walking rain started.
Rupa: “I love walking and dancing in rain… in childhood, no one allowed us. But today, walking in rain with you feels special.”
That moment brought them closer to love. They both said “I love you” looking into each other’s eyes.
Days passed happily:
One day, Sai went to Rupa’s house for lunch. Her uncle Rajendra remembered and said:
“Boy, that day you helped me a lot. I am indebted to you.”
Sai: “It was nothing, sir. We should help people.”
Rajendra: “Come, let’s have lunch.”
After lunch, while sitting, Rupa revealed her love. Rajendra thought for a while and said okay. But he added "This is my decision. But you know about your father right. Only if he agrees, this marriage can happen.”
Rupa: “I will tell my father. Is it okay for you, uncle?”
Rajendra: “Yes.”
Just then, Rajendra got a phone call. It was his brother Jitendra.
Jitendra (on phone): “I found a match for Rupa. The boy is working in America. They are coming this Sunday to see her. Come soon, we need to do preparations.”
Rajendra: “Okay, we will come today itself.”
At the same time, Sai got a call.
On phone (Sai's uncle): “Sai! Police arrested your father!”
Sai was shocked. Rupa looked confused.
Rupa: “Sai, what happened?”
Sai (shaken): “My father… police…” He ran away immediately.
At the police station, Sai’s father Raghuram was sitting on bench.
Sai (with tears): “Dad… what is this? A case on you?”
Raghuram (sadly): “Sai… this is a conspiracy. My business partner, filed a false case.”
Sai: “Whoever did this, I will not leave them.”
The lawyer came, bailed him out, and Sai took Raghuram home.
At home, Raghuram told the truth to Sai.
Raghuram: "Our opposite person is Jitendra".
Sai was shocked and asked is it “Rupa’s father…?!”
Raghuram: “Yes, Sai, I know you like Rupa. I also know that Rupa's father is Jitendra, but there’s one truth you don’t know.
"Jitendra is my close friend. We studied in the same college and started a business together. But I didn’t agree with the way he runs the business, so I left form there and started my own business. With my hard work and intelligence, I became successful. That made him jealous. And now, he used that jealousy to get me arrested.”
Sai sat silently, confused and torn between his love for Rupa and his father’s case.
Raghuram: “There’s one more thing, Sai… Rupa is not just your love. When you were child, we had even planned for you to marry Rupa. But because of business problems, that didn’t happen. Now… if you and Rupa get married it won’t just be your love wins, it will also restore our friendship also.”
Sai: “Father… I will never lose Rupa and I promise you I will bring back your friendship. I am ready to do anything.”
Sai and his friend went to Rupa's village.
At Rupa's home:
Jitendra’s house was bustling with relatives. Sai came with his friend. Rajendra introduced Sai to Jitendra.
Rajendra: “This boy is Sai, my friend’s son. I only invited him"
Jitendra nodded without asking many questions. And invited Sai.
The one who came to see Rupa they liked Rupa.
Relatives: “Why delay? Let’s fix the engagement now and complete the wedding quickly.” After the both will go to America.
Though Jitendra was initially silent, he finally said “Okay.” Rupa was shocked, and Sai felt nervous.
Ashok, a boy who had come for the wedding, asked permission to Jitendra to speak with Rupa. They both went to the terrace, Sai’s friend followed them secretly. While Ashok was talking to Rupa, he received a phone call. His face changed strangely. Sai’s friend, watching secretly, decided to find out the truth behind the call.
Jitendra and his family fixed the marriage in 10 days.
Ten days before the wedding, everyone went shopping. During shopping, Jitendra’s rival, Ramireddy, attacked Jitendra and his family.
Jitendra couldn’t protect his family, but Sai bravely stepped forward and saved everyone, risking his own life. He became friends with the children and won everyone’s hearts. Even Jitendra’s respect for Sai grew.
Slowly wedding arrangements are happening ant same time Sai his friend trying to find the truth about Ashok.
Two days before the wedding, Sai’s friend found the truth behind Ashok’s phone call. He told Sai the secret. Sai was shocked but decided to wait for the wedding day.
Twenty minutes before the wedding:
Suddenly, an unknown woman entered in wedding hall and shouted to stop the wedding. Everyone was shocked. She revealed that she was Ashok’s wife. Ashok was already married and for money he wants to marry Rupa.
He misbehaved with female employees, He fired from his job in America and came to India. Now he is job less one of his friend suggested him to get marry with your daughter for your money.
The truth was revealed and the wedding stopped. Jitendra’s family was embarrassed, and relatives criticized him. Jitendra bowed his head.
Then Rajendra stepped forward:
“Brother… If this wedding had happened, Rupa's life would have been ruined. Actually, I brought Sai here to say the truth that Sai and Rupa are in love but Sai found another truth about Ashok. Sai and his friend made sure the truth came out.”
At that moment, Sai stepped forward and spoke honestly:
Sai:
“I love Rupa. I came here to tell you this, but that day, I saw fear on Ashok’s face and didn’t act immediately. That’s why I waited for the truth. Today, the truth is revealed.
But love is not just about words… it’s about showing it.
Love means overcoming challenges. True love always wins, and today, it has.
Also, I knew you and my father were friends and you both had planned for our wedding.
I am marrying Rupa not only for my sake but also to fulfill my father wish.
Even if there are business problems for you and my father, your daughter’s happiness comes first. Please agree to our wedding. Let this wedding also restore your friendship.”
Jitendra, with tears in his eyes, apologized for his mistakes and finally said, “Okay.” for wedding. Everyone cheered.
The wedding resumed happily. Both families blessed the couple. Rupa and Sai united in marriage.
Rupa looked at Sai with tears, and Sai held her hand, smiling silently.
Thus began Sai and Rupa's new journey. They overcame love tests and family issues and started a new life together.
“Love is not just about winning… it’s also about uniting everyone and protecting hearts.”
The End.
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