(Mafia Series#1) (Wattpad Version) [Also available on Inkitt with edited version and some changes.] - - - He banged his hand on the wall beside my head making me jump in fear and he held my chin with other hand. I looked at him in fear as he looked like a beast with rage dancing in his eyes. "Are you scared?" He asked with cold voice. I tried to swallow but I was so afraid of even nodded my head. I looked past him at the dead body which had pool of blood around it. "You shouldn't be," He said pulling my face near him by my chin. I felt his hot breath hitting on my face. I held my breath and tears but every second it made me difficult. Suddenly, a lone tear flowed through my left eye. His eyes turned a little soft and he wiped my tear gently. "Get ready!" He whispered, softly. I looked at him in fear too scared to ask him about why. "For a contract marriage," He said in stern voice leaving no room for me to deny. • • • It is not an arranged marriage where love blooms after marriage. It is more than just an arranged marriage in which love is not involved. For people it is an arranged marriage. But for them it is just a contract marriage. Like everyone Mishal has dark secrets and a dark past. Like everyone Zayaan has his own past which is buried deep in his heart. A past which made him cold. A past which made her broken. A past which made him have many enemies. A past which made her have many nightmares. What are their past? What is her secret? Why they both married without love? Hit the read button to know their past and her secrets. - - - Warning: Mature Remarks! Mature Dialogues! If you don't like them, you are always welcome to leave this book. :)

Book 2 of the ENCORE series Eman Hashim is supposed to be married to her aunt's son to pay off her father's debts. For the past year, she has been hiding her unhappiness from everyone around her. It is easy. People are used to thinking she's fine because of how cheerful she always is. She lets them believe that everything is okay with her. Even her best friend. But then her engagement is fixed and she finds the truth about her husband-to-be. Tariq Faled isn't interested in marriage yet. No woman has appealed to him, intrigued him enough. Except for one. But she's getting engaged. He doesn't know what to do so he turns to his Lord. Eman is the only woman who's made him want to settle down, to finally begin a family. But now she's out of reach. Love is complicated. But faith is equally easy. When one door closes, another opens itself. Strong on their Deen and with complete faith in their Lord, Eman, and Tariq turn to the Almighty in their time of need. A vow of love. A test of faith. Will they get what they want? Or will life break them before Allah SWT can help them? Disclaimer: This is NOT an Islamic book. It is a romance book. Do NOT expect perfection in the characters or the story. The imperfections are intentional on the author's part. Before commenting, stop, reflect, and respectfully reach out<3