Arif was standing in front of the college gate, holding a small gift in his hand.
Today was the birthday of his girlfriend, Maya. He bought the gift with the last money he had.
Arif was poor, but his love was true.
When Maya came, she was not alone.
A rich boy named Rohan was standing beside her. He was wearing expensive clothes and holding a car key in his hand.
Arif felt something strange in his heart.
"Happy birthday, Maya," Arif said with a smile and gave the gift.
Maya looked at the gift and started laughing.
"What is this? Cheap gift?" she said.
Rohan laughed loudly.
"Maya, why are you still talking to this poor boy?"
Arif was shocked.
"Maya… what are you saying?"
Maya looked at Arif with cold eyes.
"Listen Arif, love cannot fill my life.
I need money, power, and a rich life.
Rohan can give me everything, but you cannot give me anything."
The gift fell from Arif's hand.
His heart broke into pieces.
"I loved you with my true heart…" Arif said slowly.
Maya replied,
"Your love has no value without money."
Rohan put his hand on Maya's shoulder.
"From today, stay away from her."
Students around them started laughing.
Arif stood silently.
His eyes became red, but he did not cry.
Inside his heart, a fire started burning.
He said quietly,
"One day…
You will regret this.
And that day, I will not be the poor Arif."
Maya turned away without looking back.
Arif looked at the sky and whispered,
"My life will change.
I promise… I will return."
That day, the poor boy's heart died.
And a new person was born.