Unexpected Relationship — From an Unplanned True Love Story.

Manushvi Nithyanandan
5 min readNov 20, 2023

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Two hearts collided in the least expected way, creating a beautiful and simple love story that neither saw coming. The Unexpected Relationship.

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She is an introvert by nature, shy and reserved in the office. She is just like a closed book who doesn’t interact much with her colleagues. Dedicating herself to work, all she focuses on is her tasks to be done properly. She doesn’t like messing up both her personal and official life and is sure to not have any attachments in her professional life. This is Megha, a silent melody in every move she makes.

What she didn’t know was that change was on the way, bringing chances for a fresh start and new energy into her life.

As she focused on her work, she kept hearing a name she didn’t know. A newcomer. Colleagues chatted about him regularly, leaving her curious about who he was and why she hadn’t met him yet.

The name floated through the office conversations, creating a sense of interest in her routine. It seemed like everyone else knew him, sharing stories that left her feeling like an outsider.

Driven by curiosity, she wondered about this person and why their paths hadn’t crossed. The name became a constant presence, making her eager to know him.

One morning, her phone buzzed with an incoming WhatsApp call, and her heart skipped a beat. The number displayed was from the name she had often heard in office chatter. Nervous and unprepared, she hesitated for a moment, wondering why he might be calling.

Despite the uncertainty, she decided to answer.

“Hi Megha, Good Morning, this is Nithin,”.

It was a warm, bass voice and she literally fell for it. The name that had made her curious was now a living presence on the line. Even though she felt a bit nervous, Nithin smoothly led the conversation, making her feel comfortable. Chill! The chat was about an office project.

The team meeting was the first time she laid eyes on him. His profile picture caught her attention, and right then, she felt herself falling a bit harder for him.

Megha and her team had to work with him for a few days. Fixed in her routine, she couldn’t help but notice him.

Differences unfolded as they got to know each other. Megha, a movie enthusiast, discovered that he had only watched five movies in his entire life. Their approaches to work were on opposite ends of the spectrum- she preferred wrapping up at 5 pm, while he was a dedicated workaholic, often working late into the evening. In contrast to Megha’s careful future planning, he approached life with a carefree attitude, living in the present moment.

Apart from their contrasting preferences and routines, she still found herself drawn to the person he was, appreciating the uniqueness that he brought to their shared workspace. But sometimes, to her, he seemed strict and quick to temper, leading her to consider creating some distance.

So, their conversations centered solely on work. Megha observed him as a dedicated professional, while she remained focused on her tasks.

She made sure that, in every instance, he remained unaware of her growing fondness for him.

Over time, they grew closer as working colleagues. However, there came a point when she felt increasingly frustrated with her job, leading her to decide to resign. Despite his reluctance to see her go, his desire for her to stay brought a moment of happiness to her. Nonetheless, even with his encouragement, she remained firm in her decision to move on.

As she began searching for a new job, he proved to be supportive, extending a helping hand. Taking a week-long break from her current job, she couldn’t help but notice a growing gap between them during this period. She thought Nithin would fade into memory and eventually would lose touch with him.

With a new job in hand, she was about to move to a different city, just 2 weeks away from joining.

Little did she know that apart from her career life, a new chapter of her life was about to begin.

Unexpectedly, he gave her a call after a long period of silence. The conversation extended for hours and finally, he openly confessed to developing an attachment with her.

Nervous yet happy, she found herself caught in a storm of emotions. They decided to meet, and in just one week, they grew remarkably closer. It wasn’t about work this time; instead, they got to know each other personally.

In the coffee shop, their first hand-hold said it all — their interest in each other, quietly expressed without the need for words.

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He didn’t want to see her move to a new city, but circumstances compelled her to make the move.

Starting her new career journey, she couldn’t shake the feeling of missing him. The unexpected connection they discovered in that short time left her with mixed emotions, showing the complexity of this new chapter in her life.

A month of physical distance, but they connected through phone calls. He felt like a new presence in her life, and he was no longer the office colleague she knew before. During these conversations, she discovered that he was a caring and lovable person — remarkably sensitive and willing to do anything for her.

She got to know more about him and discovered the childlike innocence within him. His presence brought her joy and made her feel genuinely special.

He used to sing for her and compliment her in every way. He was the love she had hoped for.

They spoke about the moments they shared as colleagues, gradually growing closer. Their bond strengthened through shared jokes, lengthy conversations, and the exchange of personal stories. Despite the deep connection, they often found themselves missing each other.

And this time, she fell deeply in love with him.

After days of waiting apart, she took a work break to finally meet him. The excitement built up, and when they finally came face to face, he hugged her tightly,

As if he never wanted to let her go again.

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Manushvi Nithyanandan

I Write to Captivate, Inform, and Inspire. Check my posts on @manushvibz