The love story of a couple who fell in love with each other but destiny kept them apart... I was studying in a college far from my hometown. Mostly, I used to spend my time alone in my apartment. As I was good in my studies, I usually ended up having uninvited friends over. But after some time, I got used to it and even enjoyed their company. Well, time was just passing by. After a year, my sister married and moved to a city near my college, so I often visited her. I remember, maybe it was my second or third visit to her, and we usually had coffee on her balcony. During one of these visits, I noticed a girl in a gallery across from us. I can't express my emotions, but I was stunned. In a nutshell, if I want to describe her, "ANGEL" would be a more appropriate word. Beautiful eyes, fair skin, long hair, and perfect lips. I was staring at her and couldn't help myself. After a minute, she looked at me and smiled. I don't know how or why that happened, but I was lost ...
THERE'S ALWAYS A RAY OF LIGHT, AND WHEN THERE'S LIGHT, THERE'S HOPE
Everyone has their own idea of perfection. Some chase it endlessly, believing it holds the key to happiness. This is the story of a girl who wanted nothing more than to be perfect.
The Khalid family was one of the most respected in Bashir City. In the year 2000, after four generations, they were finally blessed with a daughter. Her birth was celebrated with great joy, and they named her "Jaan," which means life. She was their little princess, adored by everyone.
But when Jaan turned two, something unusual began to happen. Thick hair started growing on her face—especially a beard. The growth was rapid and far beyond what was considered normal. Concerned, her parents took her to a doctor, who diagnosed her with hirsutism, a condition often linked to polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). It caused excessive testosterone levels, leading to male-pattern hair growth.
Though worried, Jaan's parents never stopped loving her. But society wasn’t as kind. Relatives whispered, neighbours stared, and slowly, the Khalid family's reputation became a topic of gossip.
By the time Jaan turned ten, her facial hair had grown nearly five centimetres. As a child, she had been carefree, but now, she started to notice the way people looked at her. The whispers grew louder. She withdrew, avoiding people, and isolating herself. She had no friends. Despite this, she was a brilliant student, always at the top of her class.
When she reached her final years in school, Jaan decided to take control of her own destiny. She tirelessly researched her condition, reading books, medical papers, and case studies. While treatments were available, none offered a permanent solution. Determined to find a cure, she chose to study medicine after completing her 12th grade.
But the weight of societal judgment became unbearable for her family. Once respected, they were now shunned. The relentless scorn drove her parents to despair. They believed death was easier than enduring shame. One day, while Jaan was at college, her parents attempted suicide. She returned just in time to stop them. In tears, they revealed their pain, and Jaan, holding their hands, made a promise: "Give me time. I will set everything right."
The next day, she left home, leaving behind only a letter: "I'm sorry."
She moved to Mumbai, dedicating herself entirely to her studies. Years passed in relentless pursuit of knowledge. After earning her degree, she immersed herself in research, isolating herself from the world. Failure after failure didn’t break her spirit; it only fueled her determination.
By the time Jaan turned thirty, she finally made a breakthrough. A treatment that showed promising results—but only temporarily. She refined it, experimenting cautiously. Then, one day, something unexpected happened.
The formula worked—but not as planned. Instead of controlled hair growth, all the hair on her body vanished. She stared at herself in the mirror, stunned. For the first time in her life, she saw a version of herself she had never imagined. She looked… beautiful.
For hours, she kept checking her reflection, running her fingers over her smooth skin. A month passed, and not a single strand of hair grew back. While she was relieved, she also felt a pang of sadness—she had lost the hair on her head as well.
One day, while shopping, she kept her head covered, fearing how people would react to her baldness. While browsing through clothes, she accidentally bumped into a woman. When Jaan looked at her, she was shocked—the woman's face was half-burned, yet she moved with confidence, smiling freely.
That moment changed something in Jaan. If she can be happy despite her scars, why can’t I?
Returning home, she put on a wig and looked at herself in the mirror. For the first time, she saw herself not as someone defined by her condition, but as someone whole.
The next day, she returned home. Years passed, and when her parents opened the door, they didn’t recognize her. But a mother always knows. Jaan’s mother ran to her, hugging her tightly, tears streaming down her face. Her father, overwhelmed with emotion, stood in silence, eyes glistening.
Time passed. Jaan decided to share her journey with the world. She wrote a book titled "PERFECT", detailing her struggles, her failures, and her triumphs. The book became a bestseller. Universities and doctors invited her for guest lectures. She started a support group for people facing similar conditions, giving them hope and guidance.
She became an icon of resilience, proving to the world that true beauty lies in strength and self-acceptance.
Today, she is a successful woman, admired and respected. No one would have guessed that she was once the girl society rejected. Her parents stand proudly beside her, and she is married to a man who loves her for who she is, not how she looks.
"THERE'S ALWAYS A RAY OF LIGHT, AND WHEN THERE'S LIGHT, THERE'S HOPE."
"Don't lose your will to live and achieve something. Just fight, and you will get what you want."
- Chiranjiv
Written by: Chotisistories | Chiranjiv💓
Reference Data source: Wikipedia for disease information
Beautiful story❤️ And encouraging too
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