Afeeyah was never supposed to be his wife, She was his sister. The little girl who used to steal his hoodies, hide behind his legs, and fall asleep on his shoulder during long car rides. Afdal loved her - always. But not this way. He loved her in every unseen, unspoken, unreturnable way a boy could love the girl raised beside him. Then life twisted. Destiny flipped the script. And suddenly, the girl who once called him brother... became the woman tied to him by marriage. But love doesn't follow logic. And hearts don't obey timelines. Now Afeeyah must learn to live with a man she still sees through the lens of childhood... While Afdal fights to unbury a love he buried long ago. This isn't a fairy tale. This is faith, family, and a marriage born from chaos. This isn't the marriage she wanted. But maybe... it's the love she needed. Not My Choice, Still My Nikkah - where hearts collide, lines blur, and the real question isn't why... but what now? --- > © Khulsum Saleem. All Rights Reserved. Wattpad Edition | 2025

This is a story about two individuals-M. M. Faris Owais Malik and Halima Inaya Abdallah Rabiu-two completely different worlds destined to collide. Faris is a brilliant mind, a true nerd at heart and a dedicated software engineer. Quiet, calm, and deeply introspective, he prefers logic over noise, structure over chaos, and silence over unnecessary words. He observes more than he speaks, choosing his moments carefully, and finding comfort in lines of code rather than crowded conversations. Inaya, on the other hand, is his complete opposite. A passionate fashion designer bursting with creativity, she is loud, expressive, and impossible to ignore. A certified troublemaker and an unapologetic chatterbox, she fills every room with her energy, laughter, and endless commentary. Where Faris thrives in calm order, Inaya flourishes in beautiful chaos. Together, their contrasting personalities create a compelling dynamic, calm meets chaos, logic meets creativity, silence meets endless conversation. This is a story of opposites, of unexpected connections, and of how two entirely different souls can challenge, balance, and transform each other in ways neither ever imagined. This is not a soft romance. It is tension. It is resistance. It is the dangerous beauty of two broken rhythms daring to exist in the same space.

After a tragic accident leaves Sana unable to have children, Rahim's family demands an heir. So he marries Nadia - 19, blind, and desperate for security. Now three people share one roof, one husband, and one deadly silence. Sana watches her husband become a different man in the next room. Nadia discovers a passion she never knew existed. Rahim drowns in guilt, lust, and the hope of finally becoming a father. Raw. Addictive. Forbidden. A heartbreaking Desi dark romance about love, loss, jealousy, and the price of bigamy. Mature 18+ | Explicit | Emotional Trauma | Second Wife | Polygamy ''Daily updates at 8:30 PM BDT''

When Fardous agrees to an arranged marriage with Amir, her sister's former fiancé , she doesn't expect peace, let alone affection. What begins as a quiet act of duty quickly turns into an uneasy coexistence between two strangers bound by circumstance, pride, and unspoken pain. He's composed, reserved, and unreadable. She's gentle, stubborn, and still finding her footing in a marriage that was never meant for her. Between the silences, fleeting glances, and accidental touches, something fragile begins to form something neither of them planned for nor fully understands. But in a world where expectations are heavy and emotions are dangerous, love isn't a fairytale it's a slow unraveling. And sometimes, the hardest part isn't learning to love someone new, it's allowing yourself to be loved at all. "He said he'd respect her boundaries. She didn't realize how much that promise would cost them both." I guess you'd just have to read and see. THIS BOOK IS FOR MATURE AUDIENCE ONLY.

Fatima never imagined her life would change overnight. One moment, she was a university student with dreams, laughter, and freedom... The next, she was told she was already married. To a man she barely remembers. A man who didn't choose her either. Muhammad Hassan is everything she is not-calm, distant, and controlled. While Fatima is expressive, emotional, and full of life. Two strangers. One unexpected marriage. Will they learn to understand each other... or remain trapped in a love written in silence?

He was the country's most powerful minister and a Businessman. She was just a college girl caught in a political tsunami. He claimed her in the name of duty But what happens when duty turns into obsession? or what if duty was just an excuse to get her? Hidaya Khan never imagined her life would change overnight. One day, she was skipping lectures and arguing over exam deadlines. The next, she was forced into a marriage she never wanted to the ruthless and dangerously powerful Minister Faris Butt . She thought it was temporary, just a political strategy to end their families undying rivalry. She thought she could leave once the deal was over but little did she know... that Faris never intended to let her go! "You became mine the moment you signed those papers, Hidaya. There is no escape, no turning back" Trapped in a world of power, secrets, and unbreakable vows, Hidaya fights for her freedom only to realize that the more she resists, the tighter Faris's grip becomes. And the most dangerous part..? Her own heart was betraying her, it had started to beat for Faris... A tale of passion love and possession, where Hidaya can't run even if she wants to.. dive in to know more! ✄----------------------------------- Welcome, My Dear Readers! 🤍 This is my very first book, so please be kind. I'm not a professional (yet)! If you've decided to give this book a chance, well, thank you for trusting me. Just remember, it's your choice, your adventure! Also, a quick heads-up: this story isn't meant to follow any religious guidelines or expectations! it's purely fictional and comes straight from my weird, hopelessly romantic, and perhaps a bit delusional thoughts 💭. So if you're here for some intense, dramatic, and possibly unrealistic romance, you're in the right place! Hope you enjoy the ride, and feel free to laugh (or cringe) along the way! ✨ Most impressive Rankings💅🏻 #4 - pakistan.

In a world where family names hold power and choices aren't always yours to make, two strangers are bound by a marriage neither of them wanted. Secrets, expectations, and destiny collide as their worlds slowly intertwine. Not every crown shines. Not every heart listens. Zayn Abdulaziz Omar Heir to a powerful branch of the Dubai royal family,raised between privilege, pressure, and the silent expectations that come with a name that carries weight. Cold-eyed, disciplined, and impossible to read, Zayn has mastered the art of control. He doesn't believe in fate. He doesn't believe in love. And he definitely doesn't believe in an arranged marriage. Laylah Ibrahim Al-Hakeem Daughter of Kano's deeply respected royal lineage, quiet but sharper than she seems. Raised in tradition and taught to move with grace in a world that watches everything she does. Soft, observant, and stubborn when pushed, Laylah has never imagined her life becoming a negotiation between families. She never asked for this marriage,yet she's the one who must carry most of its weight. Two kingdoms. Two families. Two people who never chose each other... but whose lives are about to collide in ways none of them expected.

Copyright© 2019. All rights reserved. "I never thought I would say this to anyone, but I want you to use me, exploit me in every possible way, Mami. Use my shoulders to cry on and my arms to be hugged, my body to receive warmth, my chest to keep your head on and badge it with your make-up, my heartbeats and breathings to lull you to sleep, my hair to tug and play with, my eyes to lose yourself in, my accent to swoon over, my insensate jokes to laugh and giggle, my kisses to make you feel loved, enhance your confidence and make you feel perfect and my touches to take away your insecurities and vulnerabilities. You, mami, are the best person to ever grace this universe. Use me as your sun, moon, stars, night, day, everything and anything you want. Use me anytime but don't shut me out like you did for the past week, I can't deal with that. By Allah, it takes away my sanity and reason to live. Tell me please..." Zayn Borkan, makes her feel as though, perfection is real for whatever she does, is right to him. Even when her breathing pace changes, his heart spiked up in worry. There is nothing more important than Nana Aisha to Zayn and there never will. She is just too perfect and pure, also the most beautiful person to grace the earth for him. "I wish I could hold your heart, Cradle it gently in my hands. My arms are not strong enough, To hold what is not meant for it. My eyes have seen a lot of things, And I thought I'd seen them all. But the way your smile ignites my own, Makes me think there's so much more to see. This walls around this heart of mine, Have stood, collecting dust. But it's as though you've found the gate, That leads right to my trust. I've liked my name before but not anymore, But on your lips, it's heart warming. And your voice is my new favorite song, That's forever on repeat. But even though I feel this, I can never let you see. Because you deserve a whole lot more, Than a broken soul like me." No plagiarizing of this book! Aishatu

AN AREWA SLOW-BURN... ©2025 all rights reserved --- Aisha Hassan Saeed never planned to work for a man like Sudais Abubakar Muhammad - the meticulous, intimidating CEO who somehow manages to stress her, confuse her, and fascinate her all at once. She's outspoken, funny, and full of trouble. He's controlled, calculating, and impossible to read. They clash in the office, argue over little things, and pretend they can't stand each other. But underneath the sarcasm, the quiet looks, and the unspoken tension... something is shifting. This is a slow-burn story about a boss who swears he doesn't care, a PA who swears she can't be bothered, and the undeniable pull between two people who were never supposed to get close - yet somehow keep finding their way back to each other. --- ~"An image of complexity, painted in the subtilities of black and gray."

Two marriages. Two betrayals. One woman who has had enough. At twenty, Dr. Balaraba Adams was a rising star in her clinicals, brilliant and full of hope. At thirty-two, she is a world-class trauma surgeon who can fix a shattered heart on the operating table-but cannot mend her own. Her first husband, Faisal, was a fellow doctor whose professional jealousy turned their home into a cage. Her second, Ibrahim, traded her for the "perfect" second-wife life and stole her twins in a bitter divorce. Now, Balaraba is a warrior in a white coat, fighting "career wahala," family drama, and a desperate courtroom battle for custody. She has sworn off men forever. But Rayyan Saif has been waiting in the shadows for twelve years. He saw her as a student and lost his chance. He saw her pregnant and walked away to respect her vows. Now, he finds her broken but defiant in a courtroom-and he isn't letting go again. Rayyan doesn't just want her heart; he wants to help her burn down the world that tried to break her. But can a woman who has been failed by every man she's ever loved trust the one who has been silently loving her from afar? A long, emotional slow-burn about resilience, high-stakes medical drama, and the man who finally stayed.