Some love stories start with butterflies, stolen glances, and late-night texts. Ruchita and Tejas' story? It started with brutal honesty and a blue shirt.
When Ruchita first matched with Tejas on Aisle, he didn’t waste time with the usual “Hey, how’s it going?” His first message was a disclaimer - 'If you’re not looking for something serious, please don’t bother responding.' Direct, maybe even a little audacious, but Ruchita didn’t mind. In fact, she liked it. She wasn’t here for endless small talk either. After all, she did not install Aisle for situationships, or a casual relationship. Her aim was clear, she wanted to find a love that would lead to spending the rest of their lives together.
A one-hour coffee date wasn’t going to cut it. Ruchita knew that to truly understand someone, she needed more time. So when they planned their first meeting, she made sure they spent a few hours together.
They walked along Carter Road, a place Tejas often visited, and spoke about everything - childhood memories, past relationships, ambitions, and family values. There were no pretenses, no attempts to impress - just two people being their real, unfiltered selves.
On their way back, a song played in the car - 'O Saathi Re' from Omkara. Maybe it was the lyrics, maybe it was the moment, but something in Ruchita shifted. The constant overthinking, the hesitation, the what-ifs - they all fell silent. She leaned her head on his shoulder and just felt. And that was it. No grand confession, no hesitation. Just five words that changed everything - "I love you, I’m in."
For Tejas, this was exactly why he had been upfront from the start. He wasn’t looking to waste time, not his and definitely not someone else’s. He had seen too many people treat dating like a game of convenience - ghosting, breadcrumbing, swiping endlessly without any real intention. He wanted something solid, and in Ruchita, he found it.
What made it even better? While most people meticulously scan through pictures, analyse captions, and dissect bios before deciding to meet someone, Ruchita took a different approach. She wasn’t fixated on staged photos or curated aesthetics. Instead, it was Tejas’ words that stood out - his clarity, his mindset, and the way he articulated exactly what he was looking for. She did glance at his profile, but it wasn’t a picture that convinced her - it was the substance in his prompts, the sincerity in his intent. That mattered more than anything else.
While attraction and chemistry sparked their connection, it was shared values that solidified their bond. Family was everything to Ruchita. She wasn’t just looking for a husband - she wanted a home. She had been clear from the beginning:
"I want a family who stays together. I don’t want a husband who lives alone in the city. I want in-laws who will be like parents to me."
And Tejas understood. Before introducing her to his family, he made sure to meet hers first. It had to be done the right way, with respect and sincerity. This shows that their relationship was never about grand declarations but about small, intentional actions that spoke volumes.
On December 21, 2023, everything fell into place - the dates were set, and their forever officially began. Their engagement was marked for April 14, 2024, and by November 17, 2024, they finally said forever.
Now, Ruchita’s parents adore Tejas, and in his family, she feels like a free-spirited child. No over-the-top proposals, no unnecessary drama - just two people who saw each other for who they were and chose to stay. Because sometimes, love isn’t about chasing sparks. It’s about finding someone who makes you feel like coming home.
