What if Arnav had kissed Khushi that Diwali night- only to still break her heart by choosing Lavanya? What if Shyam got drunk one night and tried to cross a line? What if a now single Arnav intervenes, taking Khushi to his farmhouse for comfort? But what if their families find them one morning and they find a scene that speaks of scandal- a disheveled Khushi in Arnav's clothes, his arms wrapped around her as they sleep... With accusations flying and trauma lingering, Arnav vows to protect her in the only way he can...by marrying her in secret. And amidst the chaos, can love finally find its way between them?

By trying to help her cousin Sheetal and her aunt's mysterious friend, Kushi didn't know she would be dragged into the world of ASR, unyielding, dominating and inescapable!

A short ss on Arnav and Khushi

What if the contract marriage was the beginning of something far more dangerous? What if Arnav's anger hid something far more terrifying than rage? And what if Khushi chose to fight back instead of staying silent? This is my take on one of the most heartbreaking moments of the show.. the contract marriage reimagined with consequences, conflict, and characters who refuse to stay the same.

Nainital beckons them once again. But this time, Khushi and Arnav return not as adversaries tangled in fate, but as husband and wife bound by a marriage neither truly chose. Yet away from Shantivan, where suspicion, duty and old wounds cannot immediately reach them, Arnav and Khushi are forced to confront the one thing neither hatred nor pride could destroy: their need for each other. Mature chapters will arrive with a disclaimer.

Continuation from the Airport scene. But with a huge twist that will change everything

⛓️ 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]!

"You are the biggest mistake of my life, Khushi." One sentence, one night, one bullet and one repetition of history.... At the cost of their life, the story restarted again, and this time Arnav wants to keep his promise and stay away from her... And Khushi? What does she want? ----- The story can end with this goodbye, or begin again in Season Two - Phir Bhi Mohabbat(Coming soon).

AU || Business tycoon Arnav Singh Raizada has his eyes set on a small company run by the feisty young CEO, Khushi Gupta. She is unaware of his true intention, yet wary of him. Corporate rivalry is at the crux of their relation but destiny has some other plans for them. Brought together in unusual ways unknown to both, will they ever be able to untangle the signs? Set in AU the relationship of characters (and their professions) have been altered, which will be explained in the story. Please do read and review. Feedback of any kind will be massively appreciated. Hope you enjoy the fic!

On the vibrant festival of Teej, a chance detour changes everything for Arnav and Khushi. Will their bond withstand the trials of the wild - or will the rainforest unravel them completely? Note: Some chapters are 18+. Appropriate trigger warnings will be added where necessary.