“You can trust me hon! I won't cheat
you” said Arnav. He was very sweet and Shruthi can't help but fall for his
every word. Arnav was her Facebook friend. It hadn't been long since they
started chatting and he was already claiming that he loved her. “Just one look
at you and I couldn't stop myself. You are so beautiful! I love you!” he had
said. Shruthi had denied it, she didn't believe a single word he said but he
was good at persuasion! So here was Shruthi falling for him, even when her gut
instincts screamed at her that this couldn't be true! She had always longed for
someone who cared and when Arnav was proving to be that person, how could her
heart not accept him? She was in Qualm!
“What’s the matter Shruthi?” asked
Monica the next day seeing her confused and low. Shruthi couldn't bear the
qualm anymore and she blurted out the whole story to her friend. “I don't know
what to do Monica. He seems sweet and genuine but my instincts tell me that
it's fake!” said she as she cupped her hands and hid her face. “Don't worry
dear, we will soon find out! Till then just hang on. Don’t jump to conclusions”
Shruthi continued to chat with Arnav and everyday it was becoming difficult not
to fall for him. Such a sweet heart he was. She could no longer deny his love!
“I think he is good Monica. He cares for
me a lot! I don't think he is faking it” said Shruthi when she met her friend next day. Monica
was very calm as she spoke “I sent him request the day you mentioned about him
and I have been chatting with him ever since. You won’t believe anything I say,
so I want you to have a look at it yourself” she said as she handed over her
phone. Shruthi sensed that something big was about to happen as she took it and
started to read. There were same messages of love in the chat that he had sent
to her. He had promised Monica that he loved only her and it was true! All
those cheesy things he had sent her were here too. “I didn't want to chat with
him like this but this was the only way for me to find out if he was honest!
And you know the result! It is right in front of you!” said Monica as she saw
her friend’s face contort in pain.
Shruthi cried for a while but she was
sadder that she had been stupid enough to believe in some random stranger.”It’s
not your fault dear. People like Arnav are all over the social sites, trying to
fool innocent people. It has happened with most of us. But isn't it good that
you realized it before it was too late? From now on lets be careful before
trusting some random stranger we met and falling in their traps!” said Monica
as she gently caressed Shruthi's head for she knew her friend would be fine.
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Until the next post,
Keep Smiling :)
Love,
Swathi :)
Lol yes I've actually had the misfortune of falling prey to this. It was on orkut btw haha so I'm so very glad it was so long ago. Besides I was a kid back then *grins*
ReplyDeleteHappened to me, too! On Orkut, when I was 16 and naive!
ReplyDeleteso true story..happened with me too but i didn't fall for him! i have heard this so many times yet girls are stupid enough to trust anyone!
ReplyDeleteA very relevant, practical topic, this is. I wonder why men are like this, and why we women fall for such kind ! Happy for Shruthi, and special thanks to Monica !!! A lovely take, Swathi :) Hugss !!
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ReplyDeletegood one swatz :) yea there are strangers out there like arnav.. -_- fake ppl -_- well they cant fool ppl while there's frn's like monica exists who takes care of frns ^_^ :) keep writing :)
ReplyDeleteThis is very scary - happens all the time. Nicely done.
ReplyDeletehmmm a very relevant post for this day and age and the dangers that lurk :)
ReplyDeleteLovely post to spread some awareness. Its really dangerous to trust a stranger and chat with them on net.
ReplyDeleteLovely Post Swathi! Very relevant.
ReplyDeleteMy son met his now wife on the internet and that was three years ago. I have to admit everyone was scared for him. I do know people that have fallen for this though.
ReplyDeleteYou brought out such an important issue in a very simple manner .....I liked that :) and ya friends come to our rescue when we really need someone...I am happy she had one of such kind :)
ReplyDeleteso much said in simple manner even some issue was also brought froward .. relatable for so many :)
ReplyDeleteHighly relevant post. I hope every young teen and young adult gets to read this post. Wonderful post, Swathi! Two thumbs up.
ReplyDeleteOne should really be aware of such traps...this could very well be a true story somewhere! Great write!
ReplyDeleteMonica is a great friend :) I like her. Yes, one should be aware and careful.
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