#1 in Tainted Series
"Love, Heartbreak, and Redemption"
In this two-part tale, Amaira's life is turned upside down when her boyfriend Reyansh, best friend of her brother Arjun, suddenly breaks up with her without explanation. As she struggles to mo...
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Nervous excitement buzzed through me as I dressed for the college function. Today was different. It was the first time I'd be wearing a saree, and I wasn't entirely sure how it would turn out. But as I looked in the mirror, I was stunned by my reflection. The saree—a beautiful, deep blue—hugged my frame perfectly, with intricate silver embroidery catching the light. I smiled softly, feeling like a princess in a fairytale.
Still, a faint sense of disappointment clouded my happiness. The diamond bangles I'd dreamed of wearing with this outfit were nowhere to be found. They'd sold out long before I could get my hands on them. I sighed, glancing at the delicate DIY bangles I'd made with Avyaan and Ishika. They were lovely, no doubt, but they weren't the ones I'd imagined completing this look.
Pushing aside the thought, I focused on the excitement of the day ahead. The auditorium was buzzing with energy when we arrived. The chatter, laughter, and bursts of excitement wrapped around me like a warm hug. I spotted Avyaan and Ishika in the crowd, and we made our way toward them, the atmosphere growing more vibrant as we walked.
"Wow, Amaira! You look stunning!" Ishika exclaimed, her eyes wide with admiration.
"Thanks, but I wish I had the diamond bangles I wanted. They would've been perfect," I replied, trying to mask my disappointment.
Avyaan, always the practical one, chimed in. "You know what? Those DIY bangles are still pretty awesome! Besides, it's not just about the bangles; it's about how you wear them."
"Yeah, and you wear that saree like a queen," Ishika added, beaming at me.
Just then, I caught sight of Reyansh entering the auditorium. My heart skipped a beat. He looked effortlessly handsome in his light blue kurta, the fabric contrasting beautifully with his warm skin tone. As he scanned the crowd, our eyes met, and for a moment, everything else faded away. I felt a rush of warmth spread through me, and I could tell he felt it too.
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Reyansh's PoV
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