Two strangers. One arranged marriage. And a love that arrived slowly... softly... in gestures, in silences, and in moments no one else ever noticed. Shivika Verma has always lived just a little behind the curtain-compared, overlooked, unseen. Prerit Sabbarwal has always carried the weight of being the eldest-responsible, ambitious, expected to never falter. When their families arranged their marriage, neither felt ready. But life has a quiet way of teaching that love isn't loud or dramatic... it's tender, unhurried, and real. They were strangers bound by promise, not choice. Yet in the small, everyday moments-- the shared silence, the hesitant glances, the warmth of eachother... something unspoken began to bloom. Some love stories ignite with sparks. Theirs began with a quiet that pulled them closer... and kept them there. Dedicated: To every girl who craves a guy who will baby her softly- who will listen, hold, cherish... and love her gently, without asking her to be anything more than herself.

"Intezaar krenge aapka " He said in his hoarse voice. Leaning towards her. "Krte rahiye intezar hum nhi aane wale " She said in a firm tone. "Aaogi" He said with confidence. "Nhi ayenge " She stated. "Thik hai fir hum intezaar hi kr lete hai " He said holding her hands firmly. *********************** "kyu gai mujhe chhor kr ? " He asked this question and a tear rolled down from his eye as well, as if this question was eating him alive. (Why did you left me? ) "Aadat lag gai thi " I whispered wiping away the tear and caressing his hairs. (I got a habit of yours) " Achaa hua aadat lagi thi, agar ishq kr baithti toh wapas bhi na aati tum toh " He said and looked away, taking a deep breath he chuckled, still not looking back at me . "Shayd ishq kr baithe h, tab hi laut aayee " I said looking at him with my teary red eyes. _________________________________________ A possesive stalker and a Lovesick Romeo - are they same or different? To know? Dive into the story. Men written by Taegyaa aka me are not allowed to harm the FL . All the Male leads are purely green flag for their ladies. So dive in the story to decide who's your Mr . Charming. Though there are many hurdles in between but who cares when it's Love or war, Right? ****************************************** Tie your seatbelts tightly so that your heart won't come out. Happy Readings📚 📕 Your Author Taegyaa

This story is an example of "She fell first and He fell harder"