Finding you in the crowd

After coming back from Ranchi, Manish made an important decision.

He had seen enough of the outside world. He had learned, grown, and experienced new things. But deep down, he knew — his real world was here, where Deepika lived, where his heart felt at home.

So he decided,

"I'll stay here. I'll work here. I'll build my life in this town."

Deepika was happy too. With him back for good, things finally felt settled. They both were ready to start the next chapter — not just in love, but in life.

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Working Side by Side

Soon, Manish found a full-time job in a well-known salon in their town. He started working as a hairstylist and slowly gained regular clients who liked his work.

Deepika, too, had completed her beauty and nail art course by then. She joined a beauty parlour not far from Manish's salon.

Their workplaces were close. Their work timings matched.

And just like that, a new rhythm began:

• Every morning, they would meet and go to work together.

• During lunch breaks, they'd sit under a tree or at a small food stall and eat together.

• After work, they would walk home — sometimes tired, sometimes chatting the whole way, sometimes just holding hands in silence.

It wasn't a fairytale. But it was real, and it was theirs.

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Small Moments, Big Happiness

They started sharing everything — their daily problems, their customer stories, little joys, and little worries.

If Deepika had a tough day at work, Manish would listen patiently.

If Manish felt tired, Deepika would bring him tea or his favorite snack.

Sometimes, they would cook food together. Sometimes, just sit quietly and watch the sky.

These small things made their bond even stronger.

They were not just in love — they were also becoming best friends, partners, and each other's biggest support.

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Everyday Love and Little Fights

But of course, life wasn't perfect.

Being together every day meant they also saw each other's moods, stress, and bad days.

Sometimes Deepika would get upset if Manish forgot to call after work.

Sometimes Manish would feel bad if Deepika didn't wait for him after her shift.

There were fights.

There were silent moments.

There were times when one would walk away, angry.

But somehow… they always came back to each other.

A simple message like:

• "Are you okay now?"

• "I'm sorry."

• "Let's not fight again."

And the next day, everything would go back to normal.

Because real love isn't about never fighting.

It's about fighting and still choosing each other every single time.

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Building Dreams, Together

Their connection kept growing.

They began to talk more seriously about the future:

• "One day, let's open our own salon together."

• "We'll name it something meaningful."

• "You'll handle the haircuts, and I'll do makeup and nails."

These weren't just dreams anymore.

They were plans.

They were working hard every day, saving a little bit from their earnings, and learning from their jobs — slowly building a foundation for something bigger.

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People Noticed

People around them started to notice their bond.

Neighbours would say:

• "They always go to work together."

• "They support each other a lot."

• "They've really grown up."

Even Deepika's parents, who once didn't approve, slowly began to accept Manish more openly.

They saw how responsible he had become, how caring he was toward Deepika, and how their daughter looked happier than ever.

There were no big speeches. No announcements.

Just quiet acceptance — and sometimes, that means the most.

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Ordinary Life, Extraordinary Love

Day by day, their life continued.

Morning to evening, working.

Evening to night, sharing moments.

Sometimes they'd laugh over tea.

Sometimes they'd argue on silly things.

Sometimes they'd just sit, look at each other, and feel grateful.

They weren't rich.

They weren't famous.

But they were together.

And that made everything worth it.

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Because love isn't just about flowers and gifts.

Love is:

• Walking home tired, but still smiling together.

• Fighting over small things, but never walking away.

• Eating from the same plate.

• Working side by side toward a shared dream.

That's what Deepika and Manish had.

A real story. A growing story. A love that felt like home.