Rihaan : "Anya is like the sun... she's the one who makes everything warm and bright, even when I'm scared. I think, if I hold onto her long enough, maybe the world will stay like that-soft and warm, and I won't have to worry about the dark." Ananya : "I would break myself a thousand times if it meant he could stay unbroken. His heart is a fragile thing, and mine will always be the shield that holds him safe from a world that doesn't deserve his light." _______ In the sequel to Innocence, life for Ananya and Rihaan is messy, yet beautifully tangled. Their days are filled with laughter, love, and the subtle ache of a past Rihaan can't fully recall. Ananya, ever the protector, cherishes his innocence, but beneath the childlike demeanor lies a brokenness he's unable to confront. One day, the cracks in Rihaan's facade begin to show. His playful nature falters, and the depth of his trauma surfaces. Ananya is forced to confront a truth she's long feared: Rihaan's past is far darker than she ever imagined. When Raj, Rihaan's brother, finally reveals the horrors he endured in his childhood, Ananya makes it her mission to heal him, to strip away the layers of pain and replace them with love. But Rihaan's mind-torn between the child he once was and the man he's supposed become-resists. The harder Ananya tries, the deeper the battle becomes, as Rihaan's past and present collide in ways neither of them can control. In the end, can love heal what the mind refuses to remember? Or will the ghosts of his past break them both?

ANANYA : "I can't help but let my heart stumble for his mischievous yet innocent childlike smile." A young girl, hurt deeply by her own family, grows up to become a cold and heart broken woman. Her painful past makes her hard and unfeeling, driving her to pursue power with a heart that has long forgotten warmth. But what happens when she is forced to marry a man who is mentally a child? *********** RIHAAN : "Cinderella said that if you keep on believing, the dreams that you wish will come true." A 26 years old man child who is still unaware of the dark world around him. He is told by his mother that he will soon have a friend who will be with him as a partner. But for how long? Will she be able to give him the love and care he always wished? The heart that is devoid of any warmth, how will it handle the warmth of that childlike heart of his? Will this forced marriage bring any good in the life of the heart broken woman? Dive in to know their cute but troubled life!!

Sequel to T H E M. Cannot be read as a stand-alone THEM IS NO LONGER ON WATTPAD OR ANYWHERE ELSE. THIS BOOK IS NOT 'THEM' SEQUEL. |Them and Her. For now and Forever| One brilliant artist. Three dangerous men.

The story unfolds in the 1950s Madhya Pradesh, revolving around 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐚, an 18-year-old girl, who enters into an arranged marriage with a Thakur, a man ten years her senior. He holds authority over more than a hundred villages. But how did she became his purchased wife. Will love every bloom between them. Peep to know more. 18+ #1 Virgin Male ( 31/01/2025) #1 Character development (10/09/2025) This story contains mature themes and domestic violence. This story is written by following all types of wattpad guidelines. Don't try to report the story because it's already tagged mature and if readers feel uncomfortable then discontinue reading the story.

Arpana could hear guests murmuring about the bride swap and the judgemental talks on how it is her second marriage. Arpana was immune to this kind of talk. What bothered her the most was this sudden marriage. Arpana didn't even know this person who was sitting next to her. Arpana's thoughts were interrupted when Arjun came closer with the nuptial chain, before she got the time to process what was happening, Arjun had already tied the nuptial chain and applied the vermillion on her forehead. A tear slowly rolled down her cheeks but before anyone could notice it, she wiped it away. Arpana was struggling to believe that she is no longer a widow but a married woman. That too, to a stranger. ...... Arjun and Aparna got married for the second time. Both lost their loved ones and is going to try their luck in a second marriage. However, unlike the first time, Aparna is going to be a replaced bride this time. Let's see where their journey together will take them.

Rehan's mother is a typical Indian mother, who wants to get her son married before he turns 28. And also she doesn't want him to marry his cunning aunt's daughter and that made Rehan to go for an arranged marriage as he does not believe in love or hasn't anyone. Aadhya Mehra is a college going girl whose life turned upside down when her father misunderstood her with her cousin and thought that she's having a relationship. So to save the family name and honour her father decided to get her married. Check out the stand-alone sequel, STITCHES, if you have time. •editing. inline comments, you will be missed. • i have tried my best to avoid writing cringe so some scenes will be rewritten during editing. • also if you think the beginning chapters are too cringeworthy trust me, later it gets better as the beginning chapters were written two years ago.

An Arranged Setup that Sparkled into a Love Story of Its Own. »»---♡---«« 'His nose is crooked!' 'I think he has some gray hair!' 'He looks too mature for his age!' 'Nah! He is seven years older than you!' 'One of his eyes seems smaller!' 'Don't you think he is smiling too much in this photo?' 'God! I wonder how, even after looking at hundreds of biodatas every day, none could catch my parents' attention. With every biodata they see, they manage to point out some flaw or another.' »»---♡---«« An Indian Arranged Marriage Story. Modern-day marriages are no cakewalk, and arranged marriages are certainly not. Set against an Indian backdrop, "Love Unrushed!" explores not only the complexities of an arranged marriage but also the pursuit of individual happiness within the confines of societal norms. If you are up for a simple and subtle blooming love story, ponder-worthy thoughts with social stigmas and taboos effortlessly slipped in here and there, and some real, relatable characters, then this story is definitely for you. You will find a part of Riya and Aditya hidden within you as they navigate their arranged marriage, unveiling the hidden layers of their personal and professional insecurities. There will be no unrealistic villains or overdramatic plots, but this story will undoubtedly highlight the true version of how marriages are arranged in India. Thus, this book tends toward a realistic portrayal with a touch of fiction. Please be kind. This book is under editing and the chapters with (•) are recently edited. Rest are in progress.

She is a simple middle-class girl while He is the CEO of a huge Business Firm. She has lived a simple life while He has lived a rather lavish life. ~~~~~~~ Two strangers are tied together by the bond of marriage. They didn't even meet each other before the day of their marriage. ~~~~~~~ How will these strangers live together for the rest of their lives? Will this married couple learn to love each other? Read to find out ~~~~~~~ Best Rankings: #1 in SHAADI (30/04/2022) #1 in INDIANCULTURE (02/06/2022) #1 in NORTHINDIA (19/07/2022) #1 in INDIANCULTURE (04/06/2023) #1 in INDIANCOUPLE (04/06/2023) #2 in INDIANWEDDING (08/06/2022) #2 in INDIANBRIDE (05/10/2022) #2 in INDIANARRANGEDMARIAGE (04/06/2023) #2 in PROTECTIVEHUSBAND (21/03/2024) #8 in INDIANAUTHOR (04/06/2023) #9 in STRANGERS (04/06/2023) #10 in MARIAGE (05/10/2022) #15 in INDIA (04/06/2023) #16 in DESI (04/06/2023) #17 in INDIANMARRIAGE (04/06/2023) #21 in ARRANGEDMARIAGE (04/06/2023)

"Did you just touch my door knob with your hand?" she asked disgustingly looking between his hand and the door's knob. "I didn't know we touch it by leg" he replied rolling his eyes. "What do you want?" she queried making distance from him. "Actually, I was making a cake but didn't realize I was running out of dark chocolate. And it's raining outside. So, do you have dark chocolate?" he explained looking at his wristwatch. Dark chocolate? I have heard it is beneficial in increasing stamina for......ewww!!! Her subconscious commented. "No! and definitely not for you!" she shouted and slammed the door on his face. "She is crazy!" "He is disgusting!" ..... Cover- @Lady_whistleup

"I don't think your parents are paying your fees so that you could sleep in a well-furnished physics classroom!" Arnav barked, his voice cutting through the silence. Aradhaya stood silently, her head hung low. "And I don't think your parents raised you as a human so that in the end you could bark like a dog" she muttered under her breath.