sh_aarohi had asked me to post all of my Rikara stories that I had posted in indiaforums (which were originally written for Rishabala & Michi) Hope you guys will enjoy it :) Cover Courtesy :purani_riddhima

Surya Kapoor , a name that commands respect in the world of business and compassion in the world beyond. A visionary tycoon celebrated not just for his empire, but for the countless lives he's touched through his charities and NGOs. Behind his success lies a man of unshakable ethics, a heart that believes in giving, and a past that silently shaped his purpose. But destiny had one more twist in store. During a routine business trip, Surya's path crosses with Saanjh Dixit , a woman whose quiet grace hides a storm of grief. Widowed at a young age, Saanjh lives under the shadow of a love cruelly stolen by fate. Her world is defined by loss... until Surya steps into it. An unexpected turn of events binds them together in marriage , a union born out of circumstances, yet destined by the stars. For Surya, it was love at first sight , pure, fierce, and unwavering. For Saanjh, it was fear , the fear of loving again, of losing again. And yet, as destiny entwines their fates, hearts begin to heal, trust begins to bloom, and love once lost finds its way back. "The Unavoidable Vows" , a heartwarming tale of destiny, redemption, and the power of love that refuses to surrender. Because some vows are not made by choice... they're written by fate itself.

Kallista Rosi was raised on an island paradise, but now her entire world is threatened with the death of her father. Her beloved island has been left to her step-mother, who has decided to sell. Kallista is in the fight of her life against the company that is purchasing her beloved home. Kavanaugh Financial has sent Vaughn Kavanaugh, a handsome, charming, and frustrating rouge to negotiate the deal, and Kallista is fighting not only for her home but also for her heart.

𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬- 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 1 " 𝐈 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐈 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥, 𝐈 𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞, 𝐈 𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥" 𝐒𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐡 was supposed to marry the younger Malhotra brother. Everything was perfect. The venue. The families. The vows waiting to be spoken. Until the groom... disappeared. And the man who stepped forward instead....was 𝐀𝐯𝐢𝐲𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐫𝐚. The older brother. The responsible one. The one who had always stood beside her... but never in front of the mandap. One moment, they were best friends. The next moment....they were husband and wife. Not because they chose it. Not because they planned it. But because sometimes fate doesn't ask. It decides. And now they must live with a marriage neither of them expected...A bond that was never meant to exist. 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐚 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐲 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬𝐧'𝐭 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰... 𝐀𝐯𝐢𝐲𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐫 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭. 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 +𝟏𝟖 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐬: 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦 Replaced Groom 𝐎𝐧𝐞-𝐒𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐕𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐬 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫'𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐞 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐬. Dear Gulab & Gulabo's, this story is being revised and will return soon. Thank you for your patience 💛

They say, you have to pay for every sin in the same life. It is this same world where Karma forces you to pay back for every good and bad deed, knowingly or unknowingly done by humans. But, what if sins done by one brother stand in front of another. Karma can be brutal... But its is ones attitude that defines the way that one handles the situation. It is easy to go in denial and run from the responsibilities. It is hard to accept the burden with a smile. It is easy to regret and repent. It is hard to retrace the steps. It is hard to forgive others... BUT it is impossible to forgive yourself. Twins - Rohit and Rahul Oberoi coming to meet you in Jan 2025. With very adorable Rishi Oberoi

Our marriage was arranged. So was our divorce. I obeyed my parents. He obeyed his. At 25, I'm a divorcée. A single mom to a three-year-old. At 30, he's a divorcé. A weekend father. Bravo. ------------------------------------------ WARNING: Mature Language.

Ira Verma never imagined her new job would land her inside the cold, echoing walls of the Rathore estate-a mansion guarded by silence, secrets, and the brooding presence of the man she's been hired to care for. Devraj Singh Rathore, heir to one of the most powerful families in India, is feared by many and understood by none. Bound to a wheelchair after a brutal attack, he shows no emotion, no warmth... and certainly no interest in the woman tending to him. At least, that's what Ira believes. What she doesn't know is that behind his still gaze lies a storm-dark, obsessive, and dangerously fixated on her. He watches when she's not looking, collects pieces of her she never gave, and burns with jealousy every time his younger brother dares to flirt with her. But Ira has a life outside this mansion. A fiancé her family chose. A future she thought she wanted. Devraj is done pretending. And when obsession begins to crack through restraint, Ira must face a chilling truth: You can only run so far... when the one who craves you is already inside your world.