He was seated at the head of the table, his laptop open in front of him, no doubt already prepared to ask us a bunch of invasive questions. But he wasn't looking at the screen. He was looking at me. Stopping in my tracks, I looked back, wondering if I had spilt something on my clothes. A quick look down showed that nothing was out of the ordinary. So I looked up again to find his meditative gaze fixed on me, sizing me up. Now my gaze narrowed. "What?" I asked, trying to bring politeness into my accusatory tone. He seemed to notice that my effort had failed because he raised an eyebrow, his head tilting to the side as he appraised me. "You're the head of marketing for FMCG?" he finally asked, his rich voice giving me a picture of a high bank balance. Some people just have the voice that feels like a fat cheque. He has that voice in a low, deep register. "Yes," I replied, trying to not get distracted by his intimidating presence. "What are you; 12?" he asked, in a quietly scoffing tone. What the- My eyes narrowed further. "No." Fresh off her devastating breakup, young and talented Dhriti Kumar heads back to India after her overdramatic mother's recent meltdown about her single status. In order to retain normalcy, productivity and distraction from the garbage fire that was her life, she takes up a high level job at Kleitos, an MNC that's playing the big leagues. Known as one of the brightest minds in marketing, the last person she wants as the CMO and her ultimate boss is Dhruv Razdan, the infamous Marketing whiz who has decided to take running his father's business seriously and head back to India at the same time. Dhriti and Dhruv have similar interests, talent and passion for marketing. They also are at loggerheads with each other because, well, the room can only deal with one genius who has done everything by 30. Would something brew between the two? Or would the ego battle continue with gusto? Only one way to find out.

"The Vows We Never Chose" by Yuvi is a heart-wrenching tale of love, loss, and the cruel twist of fate. She married a man who never loved her ,a husband whose words cut deeper than silence and whose heart was a locked door she could never open. Just when she thought she had accepted her lonely reality, tragedy struck. A fatal car accident shattered their world, leaving her a widow... and soon after, a mother-to-be. Caught between the weight of her unborn child and the expectations of a grieving family, she finds herself bound by a new set of vows ,not of love, but of duty. The elder brother of her late husband, a man cold as ice and distant as a forgotten dream, is forced into a marriage of convenience with her. What begins as a forced union, stitched together by heartbreak and family pressure, slowly unravels hidden emotions and unspoken truths. Can two broken souls, united by loss and bound by unwanted promises, ever find a way to heal? In a world where choices are stolen and hearts are left bleeding, will their reluctant vows ever transform into something real?

❝𝑾𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒅 𝒃𝒆𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒎𝒚 𝒅𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒕, 𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒓𝒚?❞ _____________________________ Sidharth never wanted this marriage. Trapped by circumstances and haunted by a past he didn't want to face, he told himself it was only a duty. But Noor-silent, simple Noor-was something he couldn't ignore. Her presence stirred something in him, her quietness louder than his own chaos. She never asked for anything, yet she made him face the parts of himself he wanted to forget. And as his walls started to fall, he hated that he wanted her-that he needed the warmth of someone he was never meant to have. As time went on, He began to behave in ways that were antithetical to his initial intentions. He found himself doing everything he had once vowed never to do with his wife. He became the very husband he had despised. He started to crave more, an insatiable desire that gnawed at his soul for her. And then nothing seems to satisfy his aching soul other than his arranged wife's one smile. ●An Indian arranged marriage romance. #Book-1 in #His bride series. (A standalone book) ●Bᴏᴏᴋ ɪs ʀᴀᴛᴇᴅ ᴍᴀᴛᴜʀᴇ ᴅᴜᴇ ᴛᴏ Dᴀʀᴋ ʀᴏᴍᴀɴᴄᴇ, ᴀɢᴇ ɢᴀᴘ ᴀɴᴅ ʜɪɢʜʟʏ ᴍᴀᴛᴜʀᴇ ᴄᴏɴᴛᴇɴᴛ ᴡɪᴛʜ ᴍᴇɴᴛɪᴏɴ ᴏғ ʟɪɢʜᴛ BDSM. (Have a lot of grammatical and spelling mistakes.) ╰┈➤Started on: 28 April 2024 Author♥️

L&M #3 [ STAND ALONE STORY][SAMPLE ONLY] Abhay Dev Agnihotri and Vaiga Raghuswamy find themselves reluctantly tied together in marriage, scarred by their past experiences with love and marriages. United by the sacred bond of matrimony for the second time, they embark on a journey as co-parents to baby Kriti, Abhay's daughter from his previous marriage. As they navigate the complexities of blended family life, unexpected feelings begin to blossom between them. But just as they start to find solace in each other's company, Vaiga's past comes knocking in the form of her ex-husband's return. Now, faced with old wounds and new challenges, Abhay and Vaiga must confront their fears and insecurities to forge a path toward love and create a family of their own. Join them on a heartfelt journey of rediscovery, resilience, and the enduring power of second chances in "Punarvivaah - Arranged To Love." ⚠️ SAMPLE ONLY

ミ★ "𝘜𝘯𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘣𝘦𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘶𝘭" ★彡 Vaidehi Chauhan's dreams always started from him and ended at him but dream always stays a dream and the reality hits harder. She tried her best but neither did she found the happiness she wanted neither the love she dreamed of. And stood in front of her , her husband - a man with a broken heart. Sanskaar Singh Suryavanshi was already broken, and "Marriage" was his most hated word, still he fell for her and her innocence only to find his heart ready to be broken again. But this time was he was ready for it, he was ready to be left alone again ,for her sake. But was this what she wanted? He was longing to be someone's everything but all he could see was his loneliness. With two choices ahead, Vaidehi must decide. Whom will she pick, and will it lead to the love they both desire or will it leave Sanskaar all alone once again? Story of a man left alone by his love and a woman who was forced to leave her love. Two broken hearts are going to be joined, by the strings of marriage. But is this God's plan or just a game of destiny? All rights reserved ©

After a traumatic first marriage left her body bruised and her mind in pieces, Maithili has built a world of silence. Isolated in her village, she avoids mirrors, voices, even her own name - afraid that one wrong move will make the pain return. When her worried parents consult an astrologer, they are told a second marriage might be her only path out of the shadows. Neil Chaudhary isn't looking for love. He's not against marriage - just never in a hurry for it. When he agrees to marry Maithili, he expects nothing more than civility and space. What he finds instead is a girl who flinches when he speaks too loud. A wife who won't say his name. And a story written in silence that pulls him in, piece by piece. As Maithili learns to breathe again, Neil learns what it means to wait for someone - and love, the kind that heals without hurting, begins to take shape. But can love truly heal the scars of the past, or is it simply a quiet way to survive? Tropes: Second chances • Traumatized FL • Green Forest ML • Past trauma • Arranged Marriage • City ML x Village FL 🏅#3 in wattpadindia 🏅#1 in greenflag 🏅#1 in healing

°•°•° Aradhya Rajvansh's life shattered the day her own family turned their backs on her, believing lies that landed her in prison. After four years, she walks free-not as the girl she once was, but as a woman forged in pain and silence. With only her younger brother Ansh by her side, she rebuilds her life far away from home, shutting her heart to the world. But destiny has other plans. Her path collides with Rishav Raghuvanshi-a man of quiet strength, protective warmth, and ruthless determination. Thrust into his family through marriage, Aradhya finds herself torn between old wounds and the possibility of a new beginning. While Rishav's unwavering presence starts breaking down her walls, shadows of betrayal and enemies from the past threaten to return. This is a story of heartbreak, resilience, and the slow, tender healing of a warrior's heart.

"She loved him first. He fell harder." The Marriage He Never Wanted "Bound by duty. Torn by emotions." A contract, a classroom, and a love neither saw coming. Loving Mr. Oberoi "He was her professor, her CEO, her husband... but never hers." His Reluctant Bride "She was forced into his world. He was blind to her heart.!!!!!!!"

🌹 🌹 She was fire. He was stone. Ananya Raichand had lived her life on her own terms-fast cars, glittering parties, and a world where love was just another game. But when a scandal forces her into a contract marriage with a man she barely knows, her world comes crashing down. Virat had spent his life building walls. An orphan, a professor, a man of discipline and quiet strength-he knew his place. And it was far from the spoiled daughter of a billionaire. She saw their marriage as a punishment. He saw it as a responsibility. But neither of them saw what was coming. A stolen glance under the moonlit sky. A touch that lasted a second too long. A heartbeat skipped. A love that shouldn't have existed... yet refused to fade. She was the storm that shattered his silence. He was the gravity that kept her from falling. But when secrets unravel and old wounds resurface, will their fragile love survive? Or was this marriage doomed from the start? 🔥 A story of passion, longing, and a love that defies fate. 🔥 ✨ The Professor's Bride - ✨

[Blurb] Siddharth Kashyap is roped into attending a destination wedding by his mother and he expects nothing but annoying relatives and boredom. That is until he meets the spunky Chetna Haldar, sister of the bride and an outcast much like himself. He is enamoured by her spirit and amused by her antics. Chetna Haldar can't wait for her sister's wedding to be done with. It is basically a tailor-made torture session from hell. For the brief moments she can get away from her family, she finds respite with Siddharth who actually listens to her for a change. What will happen to this strange bond when it is time to part ways? Is it a happy ending for our Black Sheep or are they saying goodbyes forever? (This is a spin-off of 'The Great Indian College Romance'. You do not need to read that before diving into this one. Works just as well as a standalone. Minor spoilers only.) [Features] Featured in the @Wattpad official account's reading list 'Reading Radar' Featured in the @WattpadExplorer reading list 'Reading Radar' Featured in the top ten in India list at Number 7 on 27/11/24 and 26/11/24 [Highest Rankings] #7 under the tag 'Bands' #45 under the tag 'Music' #1 under the tag 'Delhi' #1 under the tag 'Jaipur' #1 under the tag 'Goa'