Her Second-Hand Husband!

Author's PoV

Anika and her friend Nithya got down from the college bus and started walking into the college. Their college is located under the foothills with greenery all around. Since it is November, Anika shivered when the cold breeze brushed her skin.

"uhhhh! Despite being born and brought up here, I am still not immune to this cold." Anika told Nithya, shivering in the cold.

"Haha, Then you should have worn a full sleeve cloth. Come let's get in faster." They started walking at a faster pace.

"Nithu, I told mom and dad that Arun is helping us with the project. Mom is not happy about him being our help. She asked why not a girl help us instead of him. I am scared to open up the matter to them. We are in our final year and we just have little months left to complete our degree." Anika started her whines.

"Look Anu, you are in no position to tell your love to your parents yet. What will you tell them? That you are in love with a guy who doesn't even have a job? Wait until he lands himself a job." Nithya told her.

"I thought so too. But luckily I have told them that I will definitely go to work. So hopefully they won't start the marriage topic anytime soon. But dad is all ready with money for my wedding. Even today he talked about that."

"Whatever, first let's concentrate on the project. We will get a job only if our project excels others. If you get a job when you finish the degree, you can at least buy time by telling your parents that you like to go to work at least for a year before getting married." Nithya gave her confidence and advice.

"You are right." They both entered the class and got on with the day.

Anika and Arun have been in love with each other for almost a year now. When Anika entered her second year in college, there was a function in her department and she was in the reception committee. That night when she was checking her mail on her phone, she received an email from an anonymous ID. It said 'To the beautiful peacock!'. When she opened it, she knew it was someone from the college. Maybe a senior or someone from her class. It said,

'Hello Beautiful,

You looked wonderful in the peacock color saree today. You have something that most girls don't have. That is, you don't realize how beautiful you are and that adds to your beauty. The way you carried yourself today literally made you very outstanding in the crowd and I liked you so much for it. There is some magic in you that lifts all my worries off of my heart just by looking at your smile. Thank you for that. All the best for your studies. Study well and may you reach the heights you aim for!

Regards,

Your Secret Admirer.'

little confident boost. She enjoyed the positivity in the mail and ignored it. She was thrilled to have

'Hello Beautiful,

positivity and vent and I am not a very talkative person. So when you came in my mind, I thought I could vent it out to you. Sorry if I have disturbed you in any way.

Regards!'

to that mail because she thought if she could give

"Hello Mr. Stalker,

Thank you. My studies are so good so far. Don't worry sir, you will feel fine and better tomorrow. Everything

Take care."

make her uncomfortable. She didn't feel any threat from him so far. Again there was a pause, she didn't get any mail from him. She forgot

'Hello Beautiful,

I passed a crucial level in my career. I am truly happy today and I am glad that I can share it with you. Study well and may you

Regards,

Your secret Admirer.'

felt happy for him and she got the curiosity to know who he is and what he passed. Nithya reminded her that they had to go to

Nithu, I got an email from

it say?" she asked

has achieved something in his career. I

excited for his happiness. This is not good, Anu." Nithya

too curious to know who he is. I feel like replying to him

she first met Arun. He was one of the winners. He was a handsome

so handsome, Nithu." She said to her

so smart."

that he is studying in our college. Might that be him? His name is Arun, right? The mail id also starts with A and some numbers." Anika jumped in

got the