Aahana Agnihotri seems to have it all - wealth, beauty, and a place at the top of the social hierarchy. Yet, beneath her flawless facade lies a heart shattered by a dark secret she hides from the world. With a nonchalant attitude and sharp sarcasm as her shield, Aahana manages to keep everyone at an arms's length...until Adarsh Khanna enters her life. He is a rising star in her father's legal team. Armed with a charming smile and quick wit, Adarsh has quickly become indispensable to the Agnihotri empire. However, he also possesses a strong will and his own agenda, making him an unpredictable player on the chessboard of Aahana's life. As their paths cross and their lives intertwine, can Aahana's carefully constructed facade withstand the magnetic presence of Adarsh? Or will his unwavering determination break down her defenses and reveal the vulnerable and broken woman behind the mask? Trigger warning: Child Abuse, Dysfunctional Family Relationships , Trauma/PTSD, Phobias, Profanity and Explicit sexual content between two consenting adults

"Say it." He whispered, stepping closer to me. "I love you too." I finally admitted, my cheeks flushing dark in embarrassment. I couldn't believe I just said that out loud, to a man I was going to marry in few days. "I want to spend my whole life with you." I added slowly. "Forever?" Usama asked, holding my wrist gently as he towered over me. I tried to pull it away but his hold was stronger. My heart was beating so frantically inside my chest due to his proximity that I feared that I might have a heart attack. "Forever." I replied and tugged my hand free. Passing him a shy smile, I pushed him away and rushed out of his room before anyone could see. Little did I know, this forever is not going to last very long. •°•°•°• Noor Asghar Khan couldn't be more contented with her life. Her marriage was fixed to a man she had always admired, she had recently graduated from country's best arts school with a gold medal, her father had been promoted to vice president of his company and her sister secured herself a seat in a top tier medical school. All in all, she was happy with the way her fate turned out to be. But what is life without a little tragedy?