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          I do not think someone else’s life story can get as pathetic as mine. It was one year ago when I came to know a young girl named Kathy on Facebook. It was I who first sent a friend request.

Kathy did not accept the request at once. She rather left a message in my inbox that read- “Do I know you?”

          This was such a question that I found really hard to answer. Obviously, I did not know her but I wished to be her friend to get acquainted with her.

I replied by writing- “My friend, you certainly do not know me but if you accept my friend request, then you will. Besides, if you find anything bad from my side, then you have plenty of choices to make e.g. unfriend, block, report, etc. as provided by the founder of Facebook Mark Zuckerberg.”

          On the next day, when I logged in, I found another message from Kathy. It was an emoticon- J. Yes, that Australian angel did become my friend that very day. I was so happy at that very moment; I felt like I was flying like a bird in the charitable sky!

          I was extremely ecstatic for two certain reasons. Firstly, Kathy was stunningly beautiful like a Miss World! I really mean it. Secondly, this was the first time I got the opportunity to communicate with a foreigner from my native country.

          Every now and then, we would chat on Facebook. Everything seemed celestial to me. I was sort of addicted to chatting with Kathy. Chatting with her, I would feel and realise the true meaning of life and existence on earth. In a word, she was like a guide to me.

          I left smoking, drinking, and gambling, etc. only because Kathy detested them most. I felt a sea-change in me; I did not use to be like this earlier. When my parents were alive, they could not stop me from all the bad habits that I had.

Surprisingly, within a few weeks of meeting Kathy, I started following all her instructions like a baby as if some sort of magic were at work!

          The days went by; each day might appear the same to others but to me, each day was different; I was madly in love with Kathy. I started smiling every often; I began daydreaming; I started spending more time with Kathy on Facebook everyday.

          I could rightly feel that Kathy was also in love with me. However, on Valentine’s Day, through Skype, I told her “I love you”. After listening to the words, she remained silent; she was looking like a tree at that moment. Kathy did not move a bit.

          I was focusing on her facial expressions carefully- whether she is sad, angry, etc. But, I was unable to realise her feelings. However, before I even could say anything, Kathy left all on a sudden saying ‘bye’.

          That day, I did not talk to Kathy anymore. The way she left was something extremely shocking to me. All kinds of negative feelings started hovering on my mind like ghosts!

I became so upset and started blaming myself because of expressing my feelings so early. I considered myself as a fool!

          In the next morning, I got a message from Kathy on Facebook. The moment I started reading it, my heart started beating harder like a drum!

She wrote- “I love you so much; even though I could not see you in person due to the distance, I could read your mind like a page in a book. Your soul is pure; you are gifted with certain extraordinary traits that are hardly found in humans now. I am proud to be a part of your life now. Thank you for loving me so much. I love you.”        

          After fixing eyes on the last words, my joy knew no bound. I was on cloud nine. I sent Kathy a beautiful and romantic image. After a few days, I proposed her to marry me; Kathy told me to wait for a few days so that she could talk about this with her parents.

          Fortunately, everything was in our favour; Kathy’s parents had no problems with the marriage. Kathy and her parents came to my country to perform the rituals.

After all the formalities, Kathy and I decide to live here forever; her parents departed soon.

          I felt like I was on drugs! All appeared surreal to me! I asked myself, “Am I seeing dreams? Are all these real?” Everything was perfect; Kathy’s love made me feel like I was the luckiest person on earth!

          After two weeks, I encountered a sexual problem. In fact, a disease made its home in my corporal body. I started feeling feeble and was losing my appetite.

Upon Kathy’s eagerness, I consulted with a physician who recommended certain medical tests. After the tests, I went to the doctor’s chamber with the reports in hand.

          As soon as the doctor saw the reports, he looked tense. I started feeling worse after seeing the doctor look worried. I asked him,

- Is everything alright, sir?

- There’s a problem.

- What’s that sir?

- You’re infected with AIDS!

- AIDS! What’re you saying, sir?

-Yes, the reports say so!

- But, the reports must be wrong! How come I suffer from AIDS? I did not visit any brothels; I did not sleep with any prostitute; neither did I inject any syringe in my veins!   

- I understand your feelings. Ok, let me verify the reports again. Meet me next week.

- Ok sir, thank you.

- You’re welcome and take care.

          After returning home, I told Kathy about the sad news. When she heard the word AIDS, she felt like falling from the sky! Kathy gave me inspiration; she did not let me lose my hope and positivity. She was also of the view that there might be some kind of mistake in the reports.

          On the particular day of meeting the doctor, Kathy also wished to accompany me but I answered in the negative. I myself met the doctor.

Unfortunately, the doctor told me that the reports are proper. I started crying like a baby before the doctor. He patted me on my shoulder saying “have faith on God!” he asked me,

- Tell me one thing- did your parents have AIDS?

- No.

- Are you married?

- Yes.

-When did you get married?

- A few days ago.

- With whom?

- Kathy, an Australian girl.

- Please don’t mind but I have to say this- perhaps your wife is HIV+.

          I made Kathy come to the doctor’s chamber and she underwent some tests. After that, we headed for home.

After one day, the doctor called me up confirming that Kathy was suffering from AIDS. I was so shocked that the phone dropped from my hand and I could not complete the conversation. Yes, the information hit me like a moving train!

          Within two days, I divorced Kathy. She left for Australia soon leaving me in a living hell. I tried my best but could not curse her for gifting me with AIDS!