Painful Past

s an ambitious marketing manager, he is always focused on his career. But one night,

thing important for your future," sai

nge. "What do you mean, Mother?" he a

he company where you work. "He is the son of y

jaja, a young CEO who is charismatic and a perfectionist. He was known

ut this before?" Aruna

ling you. "We think this is a good opportunity fo

hat about my opinion? Don't

t him first. Who knows, you might find

o meet Alvino. Their first meeting

but elegant dress. When Alvino entered, his charismatic

na," said Alvino w

Aruna, trying to sound polite even

not in the office," he said w

work and hobbies. Aruna was surprised to find another side of Alvino that not many

s matchmaking?" Alvino asked sud

est, I feel depressed. I always beli

is is too sudden. But maybe we can try to get to kn

relieved hearing tha

ime together, both in the office and outside. Aruna began to see the gentl

o hiking this weekend?

mbed before," answered

could be a good opportunity for us to get c

out many things, from their dreams to their biggest fears. Aruna began to r

runa saw Alvino with a woman in a cafe. Feelings

runa asked when

just talking about business," explained Alv

"If we want to be serious, we have to be

I'm sorry, Aruna. I didn't mean to hide anythi

felt doubtful. "I need time

tion, Aruna decided to talk to A

ht about everything

onship to start with lies or doubt

o try harder to get to know each other

want this to work, Aruna. I wi

shoulders lifted slightly. "Thank you, A

na discovered that behind Alvino's cold and strict attitude, there was a man who was loving and caring.

e which initially felt like a burden, actually brou

ronger relationship. They often spend time together outside of work hours, from casual dinners

n heard was a beautiful and calm place. The two of them sat by the lake, enjoying the

would lead me to a place like this," said Aru

At first I was skeptical about everything, but n

nge your mind?" Ar

ent and enthusiastic you were in facing challenges, I knew that you w

nship had grown in such a natural way. However, there are still doubts wit

Aruna stopped for a moment, t

icating that he wa

talk about, but I want to know more

, Aruna. Even though there are parts of my past that weren't always bright

n up to her. They continue to spend time together, developing

important moment where they will be officially introduced to Alvino's colleagues and business partners. Ar

hing will be fine," said A

ic playing softly in the background. Aruna felt a little awkward among the crowd of

found herself standing next to Alv

o asked, trying to greet

ill a little nervous. But I'm

ide, Aruna. Don't hesitate to ask for my h

ss world and listening to interesting stories and ideas from Alvino's colleagues. Aruna began to f

em sat in a quiet corner outside the bu

you, Alvino," sai

her attentively,

u better, and to be a part of my lif

u in my life, Aruna. I never thought that this arranged marriag

sky. In silence, they reflect on their long journey together, from unce

y event, Aruna and Alvino learn that true love doesn't always

that fate can sometimes change a person's life in unexpected way