Cupid never had a chance in their messy, parental-restricted love story Karishma Jha, a twenty-one-year-old recent graduate with the world at her feet if only she chose to face it. Plagued with the worries of the future and yet healing from the scars of her past, she was yet to pay any heed to the present. She was the queen of the world of What-ifs What if I never get a job? What if I never do anything worthwhile? What if I am not here tomorrow? What if someone new moves next door? Still struggling to live one day at a time, she is hit with yet another surprise: a new neighbor, Rishabh Mehta. His arrival gives her the opportunity to take a step out of her cocooned world, to do something daring for once in her sheltered life. What if a girl with perpetually cold feet chooses to befriend a boy who lives like there is no tomorrow? When Rishabh Mehta moved to his aunt's place in Bangalore, the last thing he expected was to deal with the girl next door. Shrew, grump, ornery, he knew the many nicknames of her, except her real name. She proved true to her description when, one night, she cuts off the wire of his music system in the middle of a raging party. That was his first impression of hers. He also never expected her unrelenting efforts to befriend him. When he finally gives in, the possibility of tomorrow increases with every shared laughter and stolen glance. Will their love survive self-imposed obstacles, helicopter parents, and the two-foot gap between their balconies? Or, will it remain a fond memory to smile upon when a day gets a bit more difficult than the rest? TRIGGER WARNING: Though this story could be considered a feel-good rom-com from its cover and description, it does address certain heavy topics like illness, suicide attempts, and domestic violence. For further details please don't miss the content warning preceding the story.

#2nd place Incedia Fandom Awards 2020 He didn't know what to do when in love. He knew he could never do all those things that he often saw in movies; like holding hands, displaying affection or quoting long poetic lines to the girl he loved. All he could do was love . . . Quietly. Maybe that's why he was still single. She was a die-hard fan of romance. Romance, in which a man loves as much as a woman. Romance, in which a man never tries to stake a claim, in which a man loves quietly but passionately. But she knew, she would never meet such a man, who would have all these qualities. Maybe that's why she was still single. *** He is not your usual CEO. He is gorgeous but his gorgeous-ness lies in his intelligence. He doesn't do the usual, no flings, self-reliant yet stays with his parents. She is not a girl who just drools over handsome men. A sucker of slow-burn romance stories, she wants someone who would understand her worth. When a girl who's driven by logic meets someone who's as intelligent as her, sparks have to fly. Meet Shravan Malhotra, a thirty-year-old billionaire, and Suman Tiwari, a twenty-six-year-old story editor. And it's their story. ❤️ ● First Draft●