Introvert boy felt in love with a girl.

Raj was a quiet and introverted person who never liked to butter up or bag anyone. He preferred to keep his thoughts and feelings to himself, and rarely spoke unless he had something important to say. He was not lazy, but he did not enjoy working hard for things that did not interest him. He had a few hobbies that he pursued with passion, such as photography, chess, and gardening.

Raj had a hard time trusting people, especially after his first love broke his heart. He had believed her when she said she loved him, but she cheated on him with his best friend and left him without a word. Raj was devastated and felt betrayed by both of them. He could not forget the bad time he had gone through, and vowed to never fall in love again.

But fate had other plans for him. One day, he met Priya, a cheerful and outgoing girl who worked at the same office as him. She was friendly and kind to everyone, and always had a smile on her face. She noticed Raj's silence and tried to talk to him more. She complimented his work, asked about his hobbies, and invited him to join her for lunch or coffee. Raj was surprised by her attention and interest, but he also felt annoyed and suspicious. He thought she was just buttering him up for some reason, or maybe she was trying to bag him for fun. He rejected her advances and avoided her as much as he could.

Priya was hurt by Raj's coldness, but she did not give up on him. She sensed that he had a good heart underneath his shell, and she wanted to break through it. She learned more about him from his colleagues and friends, and discovered that he had been hurt by his ex-girlfriend. She felt sorry for him and wanted to show him that not all people were the same. She decided to do something special for him on his birthday.

She bought him a cake, a card, and a gift that she knew he would like: a book on photography by his favorite author. She went to his desk early in the morning and waited for him to arrive. When he came in, she greeted him with a big hug and wished him a happy birthday. She gave him the cake, the card, and the gift, and told him how much she appreciated him as a person and a colleague. She also confessed that she had feelings for him, and asked him if he would give her a chance.

Raj was speechless. He felt overwhelmed by Priya's gesture and words. He looked at her face and saw sincerity and affection in her eyes. He felt something stir in his chest, something he had not felt in a long time: love. He realized that Priya was different from his ex-girlfriend, and that she truly cared for him. He also realized that he cared for her too, more than he had admitted to himself.

He opened the card and read Priya's message:

"Dear Raj,

You are one of the most amazing people I have ever met. You are smart, talented, honest, and kind. You have a beautiful soul that shines through your silence. You have touched my heart with your presence, and I hope you will let me touch yours too.

I know you have been hurt in the past, but I promise you I will never hurt you like that. I will always be loyal, faithful, supportive, and respectful to you. I will always be there for you when you need me, and I will always make you happy.

I love you, Raj. I love you more than words can say.

Please say you love me too.

Yours forever,

Priya"

Raj felt tears well up in his eyes as he finished reading the card. He looked at Priya again and saw her smiling nervously at him. He smiled back at her and hugged her tightly. He whispered in her ear:

"I love you too, Priya."

Priya gasped in joy and hugged him back. They kissed each other softly and then passionately.

They did not notice the applause and cheers from their co-workers who had witnessed their romantic moment.

They only had eyes for each other.

They had found their true love.

The End