Barrister Babu: One Shots- Until you Came.

Chapter 19: Hello, New York [Gossip Girl Edition]

Narrator (Gossip Girl) –

When the shadows of the past come creeping back, it's bound to stir up a whirlwind of emotions. Secrets once buried deep within, clawing their way to the surface, threatening to unravel your carefully constructed existence. And what happens when the love you thought had slipped through your fingers reappears, demanding its rightful place in your heart?

Prepare yourself, dear readers, for Anirudh Roy Choudhary is about to embark on a tumultuous journey of self-discovery.

Anirudh, the embodiment of youth and success, stands tall as the brightest star among New York's barristers. A scion of the esteemed Roy Choudhary dynasty, his name carries weight in the upper echelons of society. The world is seemingly his oyster, adorned with fame, fortune, power, and a fiancée to match, the captivating Saudamini Bhaumik, daughter of the city's mayor.

But concealed within his polished facade lies a truth he never sought, a truth that threatens to shake the very foundations of his world—a truth named Bondita Das.

Bondita, hailing from a humble village in India, radiates innocence and untamed beauty. Fate threw her into the clutches of an impending marriage to a callous old man, until Anirudh intervened, saving her from a cruel destiny. In a twist of destiny, he wedded her himself, shielding her from an even darker fate. He nurtured her intellect, teaching her the arts of literacy and the power of the law. He affectionately called her his barrister babu, his little lawyer, as their hearts intertwined in a forbidden love.

But their love was doomed from the start. Anirudh's family, a force to be reckoned with, condemned his impulsive decision, tearing them apart with their disapproval. They demanded he sever ties, banish the memories, and forge ahead with his life, or face their wrath and the prospect of losing everything he held dear. And so, he attempted to move on, fixating on his studies and his rise in the legal sphere. He carved a path to greatness, capturing the attention and affection of Saudamini, who seemed to possess all the qualities he sought in a life partner.

Yet, even as he built a new life, his heart remained tethered to Bondita, her presence a ghostly specter in his every waking moment.

Now, against all odds, she has resurfaced in the bustling streets of New York, seeking him out.

How did she uncover his hidden existence? What does she desire from him? And when their eyes meet once more, how will Anirudh react? The clock is ticking, and Saudamini's heart may soon bear witness to the flames of betrayal. The truth, once exposed, will rattle their families to their core, leaving a trail of shattered expectations in its wake.

Endless questions pervade the air, each vying for answers in this web of intrigue. But fear not, dear readers, for we shall be your guiding light. No stone shall remain unturned, no secret shall elude our gaze.

You see, we're always watching, always waiting, the invisible confidants who hold the power to shape destinies. We can be your closest allies or your most formidable adversaries—it all depends on your choices.

So step into the concrete jungle of New York, dear Bondita, where drama, secrets, and passion intertwine. Brace yourself for a world where reality blurs, and trust is a fragile commodity.

A world where we hold all the knowledge, where we unravel the threads of your lives.

Welcome to our domain.

XOXO, Gossip Girl

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