Arnav Singh Raizada never believed in love... until Khushi's beautiful craziness stole his heart, turning love into deep, intense possessiveness.

Two hearts. One contract. A thousand unspoken emotions. Khushi Kumari Gupta believes in love, family, faith, and doing the right thing-even when life tests her limits. Arnav Singh Raizada believes in control, logic, power, and never letting emotions weaken him. When fate repeatedly throws them into each other's lives, sparks fly-not just of anger, but of something far deeper and far more dangerous. From ruthless boardrooms to sacred temples, from heated confrontations to stolen glances, their journey is filled with misunderstandings, broken pride, suppressed desires, and moments that change them forever. Arnav's world of rules begins to crack under Khushi's innocence, strength, and stubborn honesty. Khushi's heart, despite every insult and wound, finds itself drawn toward the very man who hurts her the most. But love is never simple. Engagements, sacrifices, family pressure, betrayal, guilt, and duty knot their hearts tighter with every passing moment. When pride clashes with love, when choices are made too late, and when emotions are denied for the sake of responsibility-will destiny give them another chance? Or will these knotted hearts remain tangled forever? A slow-burn romantic drama filled with intense emotions, passionate moments, heartbreak, and soul-stirring connections-Knotted Hearts is a story of love that refuses to be forgotten, even when it's denied. ✨ Love. Pain. Destiny. ✨ When hearts knot, can they ever truly break apart?

A story based on the characters of Indian TV series Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? Not related to the series, so can be read as an independent story too. Arnav and Lavanya are engaged to be married, but when Lavanya elopes, all hell breaks loose, and Khushi, her best friend, has to pay the price. Khushi is harboring a secret from the Raizadas, and when she enters the Raizada household, she struggles with her conscience, since she really likes the family. Arnav wants to find out Khushi's secrets, while trying to keep his distance from her. A light-hearted, sweet tale about the journey two strangers take to get to their very own romantic end.

⛓️ 365 DAYS OF DEFIANCE ⛓️ He married her to punish her. She stayed to defy him. THE CAPTIVE BRIDE 🥀 Khushi Kumari Gupta didn't walk into Shantivan as a bride; she entered as a captive. Arnav Singh Raizada thought a signature on a marriage certificate was enough to own her. He wanted to punish her. He wanted to break her. He wanted her to be a silent ghost haunting the halls of his mansion. THE FORTRESS OF DEFIANCE ⚔️ Instead of breaking, Khushi builds a fortress. Instead of crying, she commands. From managing the intricate politics of high society to mastering the heavy weight of the Raizada name, Khushi is no longer playing by his rules. As "The ASR" finds himself unable to keep his hands-or his eyes-off the wife he claims to hate, the line between torture and desire begins to blur. The distance between "I hate you" and "You are mine" becomes dangerously thin. THE CONTRACT VS. THE CAGE 🖋️ Arnav says it's just a transaction. Khushi says it's a cage. But when the truth of the terrace finally comes to light, will the Raizada name be enough to protect them from the fallout? Or will the secret that bound them together finally tear them apart? WHAT'S INSIDE: 🔥 Enemies to Lovers (High Tension) 🏛️ Forced Proximity & Contract Marriage 👑 Strong / Strategic Female Lead 🦁 Possessive & Jealous ASR 🤫 Family Secrets & Redemption Arc Author's Note: A tale of love, lies, and the strength found in the heart of defiance. Updates [twice a week]!

Title: Beyond the Veil of Deceit Tagline: One fall. One rescue. A thousand consequences. When a catastrophic accident at a high-profile fashion show in Lucknow leaves Khushi Kumari Gupta's reputation in tatters, the one who saves her is ASR's brother, Akash. But the ripples of that moment reach the very heart of the Raizada empire. Driven by guilt and a grandmother's unwavering sense of honor, Arnav is forced into a marriage with a woman he deems beneath him. To him, Khushi is a small-town girl who doesn't belong in his world of cold steel and high finance. To Khushi, Arnav is a man with a heart of stone, whose indifference is only outmatched by the predatory shadows of his "perfect" brother-in-law, Shyam. But the Raizada household has a secret weapon. Seeing Khushi's silent suffering and the suspicious gaze of her own husband, Anjali awakens. As she takes charge of Khushi's transformation from a broken bride to an independent woman, the stage is set for a reckoning. In a house built on secrets and a marriage fueled by a slow-burning fire, will Arnav realize the worth of the woman he wed? Or will the shadows of the past destroy the Raizadas once and for all?

Raizada Mansion was silent, but never empty. Business tycoon Arnav Singh Raizada ruled the house like he did his empire-with control, routine, and cold precision. Thirty-two, unmarried, and perfectly fine with that, his world didn't allow distractions. Until she stepped in. Khushi Gupta-young, shy, draped in tradition and a veil that covered more than just her face. Sent from her village to work as a maid in the Raizada house, she was meant to blend into the background. No noise, no name, just quiet steps and folded sarees. But fate had its own script. In the echoes of polished marble and forgotten plants, something stirred. A glance that shouldn't have lingered. A heartbeat that didn't obey. She wasn't supposed to look at him. He wasn't supposed to notice her. But here they were- Two strangers. One mansion. And a story waiting to unfold. #arnavsinghraizada #khushikumarigupta #arnavkhushi #ipkknd #arnav #asr #khushi #arshi #khushiarnav #khushigupta #ceo #billionaire #desiromance #romance #lovestory #love #fanfiction #romancefanfiction

what would you do if the man you gave your heart and soul to is the man who wants you dead? For Khushi life was always a struggle everything she had she had had to fight for it and to make matters worse she falls in love with a guy who leaves no stone unturned to make her life miserable but khushi tolerates everything until one day Khushi disappears and the only thing he finds is the signed divorce agreement but what surpises him is that she left without taking a penny... Arnav Singh Raizada has always been am arrogant ay ruthless man who looks down upon poor people especially his wife who he believes married her only for the money...Until the day she disappears without taking a penny from him. Unable to accept his defeat he frantically searches for us but it is as if she has vanished from the face of the earth

Khushi Kumari Gupta's love for business compelled her to marry Arnav Singh Raizada...a mature and equally strong person. Although after marrying Khushi against her wish, Arnav was ready to let her go. But things change when he falls in love with her. Will Khushi love him back or in her ego, destroy everything, by offering a contract. Lavanya, Khushi's sister, is also infatuated with Arnav but what happens when Khushi takes advantage of it. Will she ever able to come out of the maze. ._._._. The story has love, hate, pain, tragedy, comedy, passion, romance, action, drama and... kuch aur bacha kya🙄. So have a look😉. *Contains 35 Chapters and an Epilogue. Has some mature parts. *BusinessWalaLove renamed.

Cover Credit: @koelidalmiye Highest ranking: #12 in kkg on (13.7.18) #47 in possessiveness on (11.7.18) #198 in short story.. Leaning closer to her, he started decresing the distance between their lips. Khushi shut her eyes closely. She knew exactly what was coming next. Arnav looked at her closed eyes. His eyes fluttering between her lips and eyes. His Adam's Apple bobbed as he tried to bit back his emotions. "Ask me to stop Khushi...otherwise there will be no looking back." Arnav husked in her ear. Khushi wanted to stop him. Her mind shouting at her that whatever was happening was wrong. He was in a relationship with lavanya. They shouldn't do this but her heart was speaking opposite. Her inciting desires and the irresestable Attraction which she was feeling towards him were urging her to gave in. "Khushi, do you want me to stop???" And Khushi gave in, "No" And that was all for Arnav to claim her lips with his.

Sometimes your heart needs more time to accept what your mind already knows. This is the story of Aranv and Khushi who were only meant to be passengers on a short journey but when someone they both love more than anything comes in between them and change their journey, what choice do they have? Arnav, father of a 3-year-old girl finds the best nanny one could ask for. Khushi, a final year Child Phycology student finds the best job in the world. He is introverted when she is extrovert, He is short-tempered when she is soft-spoken, He is unreasonable when she is being reasonable, He is irrational when she is rational, He has a heart full of hatred and anger while she has a heart full of love and empathy He believes in revenge and she believes in forgiveness, He hates love and she loves love, But the common thing they both have is their affection for Arnav's 3-year-old Sifu. For Khushi, it was only a job. She loved kids, Sifu is an amazing kid and her handsome devil of a boss is hardly home so Khushi had nothing to fear. But what happens when Arnav starts to spend more time at home? Khushi knew she is attracted to her ruthless boss. For Arnav, she was a nanny for his baby girl. She was professional and she loved Sifu as her own. Sifu loved being around Khushi so what's the problem? The problem started when he also enjoyed being around Khushi. Please join this will they won't they story to find out what has been stored for these two individuals.