The Unknown Plant

Finally, I won!! It has been an issue of discussion since quite some time. As soon as the sapling showed it first signs of life, I guessed it using merely my common sense. It was the same plant that sprang out last season too from the same pot. But, my husband was pretty sure that I was wrong, because he scattered seeds from dried pea pods at the same place some time back. So, I found no reason to argue and remained quiet, but was hopeful!! (Though I was a student of Botany, plants was his forte and he was always right till date...)
As it got a few inches taller, the weak stem leaned to seek the support of the grill and the wavy edges of the leaves were very clear. I found strength in these hints and brought up the topic again with these fresh proofs. This time, he ruled it out quoting his experience in roaming around forests during his childhood and staying in a house surrounded by innumerable climbers, creepers and trees. Disappointed again, but not dispirited, I held on to my hope and waited further. I was just waiting for it to bloom.....
The vine grew tendrils (the leaf tendrils as against the apical tendrils of pea plant......Yippee!!) that twined along the mesh and there it was, the bud appeared in a matter of 3 weeks. Pinched gently by the warmth of sunshine, it opened up into a nice yellow flower next morning. Hey....hey....I got the evidence to prove my stance beyond doubt, but I chose to stay patient. I didn't want to re-tweak the issue until I validate my gut-feeling with some strong backing. The flower whittled by the evening, only to appear as a small fruit in 2-3 days. Here I am, proudly showing off the tiny Bitter gourd to my man!! In no mood to lose the bet, he shrugs off saying, 'now I realize, (in order to win) you never watered the pea seeds??!!'
My excitement of victory is clearly defeated by the aura created by his million dollar smile!!