Dive into the true story of an investment banker caught in a whirlwind of love, betrayal, and heartbreak. From a dreamy Bumble match to shocking revelations, discover how this Bollywood-esque dilemma unraveled.
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The Beginning: A Perfect Match on Bumble
Love doesn’t always come with a warning. As an investment banker, my life was meticulously planned—until I matched with her on Bumble.
She was beautiful, intelligent, and, as fate would have it, from the same caste—a big bonus when convincing Indian parents. It felt like destiny.
Within days, our conversations flowed effortlessly, and within a week, we decided to meet. That meeting changed everything.
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Falling Fast: When Life Felt Perfect
She wasn’t just stunning; she was everything I dreamed of. Working in finance, speaking my mother tongue, and sharing my hobbies, she seemed like a jackpot.
Within a month, we were planning a future together—discussing marriage, careers, even baby names. Things got serious, fast. Life felt perfect, almost too perfect.
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The Goa Trip: When the Red Flags Waved
Then came the trip.
She went to Goa with her office friends for what she claimed was a “work thing.” I wasn’t invited. Fair enough, right? But the pictures she posted told a different story.
Cozy moments with a male colleague stood out like a sore thumb. My gut screamed something was wrong, but I brushed it aside.
When she came back, she wasn’t the same. She was distant, her silence speaking volumes.
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The Confession: A Shattering Truth
Finally, I confronted her. And that’s when my world fell apart.
She confessed—she had slept with that male colleague during the trip. I was devastated. Rage filled me, but instead of lashing out, I ghosted her for a week to process the betrayal.
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Second Chances: A Fragile Reset
Just as I was beginning to move on, she showed up at my apartment, tears streaming down her face.
She apologized profusely, promising it was a one-time mistake. Against my better judgment, I forgave her. We even took a trip to Jaipur to start fresh.
But sometimes, love blinds you to what’s obvious.
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The Second Twist: A Love Triangle Revealed
After Jaipur, things took a turn again. She started acting distant. When I confronted her, she said, “You deserve someone better.”
I thought it was guilt resurfacing. I reassured her we could move past it.
Then came the shocker.
She admitted to being in a live-in relationship with that same male colleague—for TWO YEARS. Even while she was dating me.
Her parents disapproved of him because he was from a different caste. So, she joined Bumble to find someone “marriage material.” That’s where I came in.
But here’s the kicker—she’s still in love with him.
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The Dilemma: A Choice That’s Not Mine
Now, she’s asking for “time” to figure things out. She says she wants to marry me but can’t let go of him.
And here I am, stuck in this romantic tragedy, wondering if I’m living a Netflix script gone wrong.
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What Should I Do?
Friends, I need your advice.
Should I wait for her to make up her mind? Cut my losses and walk away? Or turn this into a web series?
This is my Bollywood-esque dilemma—a battle between my heart and my brain.
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