[PARTITION ROMANCE] "In Islam" he continued quietly. "You cannot marry unless both agree... and unless both are Muslim" His expression twisted, a deep aching conflict. I shook my head, looking at him. As if almost pleading him. Noo...please.... ___________________ She is a mute. He is a politician. And 1947 is burning around them. After surviving a brutal assault and losing her only family, Vrishty, a voiceless Hindu girl, is left alone in a town tearing itself apart. Hunted by the man who first claimed her, she hides in silence, until Meer, an emerging Muslim politician, becomes the only barrier between her and the chaos outside. Bound by guilt and an unexpected pull, Meer begins to realise his vicinity with the girl. But the nation which divided amongst the communal hate, will it be able to save these burning interfaith hearts, alive?

"Why did you do this?" she asked, her face blank, eyes hollow. "I couldn't bear to hear them speak filth about you," he said softly, "so I shut their mouths... forever." ~~~~~~~ ANIKA ARORA She is 24, a strong-willed baker and a single mother of a 5 year old daughter. Running a cozy little bakery and living in a modest 2BHK house, Anika wants nothing to do with love or family - both have hurt her too deeply. RIDHWIK RATHORE He is 29, a five-star chef, celebrity status, living a life of luxury and high expectations. With scars of his own and a vow never to marry, he's built his empire on discipline, not emotions. But fate has a strange recipe. When a moment of humiliation threatens Anika's dignity, Ridhwik steps in with an impulsive promise - a marriage neither of them wanted. A hidden marriage. A child in the middle. A secret from the past waiting to be uncovered. 🍰 Will unexpected promises turn into love? 🍴 Can two broken souls bake something beautiful together? 🕯️ And when the truth behind her sister's death is revealed - will revenge taste sweeter than love? TROPES • baker x chef • hidden marriage • single mother • obsessed ml • love after marriage • caring ml x strong fml