Chapter 1
With a heavy but determined heart, I stepped away from the life I once knew and into an entirely new world—a university filled with fresh hopes and unfamiliar possibilities. I believed it was the beginning of something different, something brighter. What I didn't know then was how unpredictable fate could be, or that it had already tied my story to someone I wished I'd never meet again.
I am Arushi, an engineering student from a small town in India. Born into a poor family, I grew up knowing the value of every single opportunity. My academic results were always excellent—I consistently scored high marks and earned scholarships that helped me move forward. Through sheer hard work, I managed to secure admission to a prestigious university, something that once felt like a faraway dream.
In school, I was fortunate to have many good friends who never judged me for who I was or for the financial struggles I carried silently. But there was one person who never let me live in peace. Aryan. The boy who constantly stood in my way. For me, bullying became a part of daily life—something I forced myself to endure. But one day, his torment went too far. I reached a point where I almost lost the will to live.
After finishing school, I left my home and went to stay with my grandmother. Being among the top students, I was quickly accepted into an engineering college, and I enrolled with the hope that this new chapter would finally bring peace—no more bullies, no more nightmares.
But destiny had other plans. On my very first day, I saw him again. Aryan. The boy who had once made my life a living hell.