Part 3: The Confession in Silence
Days turned into weeks.
Ananya and Arjun were no longer just "rain strangers."
They were part of each other's daily routine.
Morning messages.
Sharing class notes.
Short fights over silly things.
Long walks after college.
But neither of them said the word love.
One evening, the campus was almost empty. The sky was painted in soft orange and pink. Ananya was sitting quietly, looking a little upset.
"You're very silent today," Arjun said gently.
"Just tired," she replied. But her eyes said something else.
Arjun sat beside her, not too close… not too far.
After a few minutes, he spoke softly.
"You know… before that rainy day, I didn't believe in special meetings."
She looked at him.
"But when I saw you struggling with that umbrella, I felt like… I needed to be there."
Her heart started beating fast.
He continued, voice slightly nervous—
"I don't know when it happened. Maybe in the library. Maybe during those tea breaks. But when something good happens, you're the first person I want to tell."
Silence.
The wind moved gently through the trees.
Ananya smiled softly, her eyes shining.
"You're my favorite part of the day too," she whispered.
No dramatic music.
No big speech.
Just two hearts understanding each other.
Arjun didn't hold her hand suddenly.
He just looked at her with respect and warmth.
"Can we take this slowly?" he asked.
She nodded.
"Yes. Slowly… but together."
And under the quiet evening sky, their love story officially began — simple, pure, and full of promise. 💖