Olivia Karizslowski split her summer between family, work, and training for the upcoming soccer season at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, a private liberal arts institution in upstate New York. She was a little older, a little wiser, and more than ready to head into her sophomore year now that she knew what she had to do: ten pills a day, and watch what she ate so she didn't end up feeling like a tack-filled balloon. Boys were the last thing on her mind, as there was being a biology major, a soccer player, a complete klutz, a spaz, and occasionally catching some sleep to keep her occupied. She'd been ridin' solo for over a year, and that was just fine.
Until life decided to be funny, Ford side-mirrors got lower, and irony became tangible. Between football boys, odd nicknames, shiners, ER visits, physics tests, a boy named Murphy, general academic woes, and maybe making the NCAA tournament, Ollie thought then she had more than enough to keep her on her toes. Now she's pretty sure she needs a crash helmet if she's going to survive this year, two semesters in and four floors up.
"I don't have any expectations from this marriage, nor am I looking for love," he said. "I am entering into this marriage merely to honor my promise to Sahil, for the sake of his parents and your daughter."
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"She will never love you the way she loved him", the harsh truth was reminded to him again.
He replied, "She may never love me, and that doesn't matter to me. My love for her is boundless, enough to fill both our hearts and keep me content. Also, I don't ever want her to love me the way she loved him. Even if she gives me ten percent of that love, I'll be the happiest man alive."
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Anisha Mehta finds herself at a crossroads after the tragic loss of her husband. Left to raise their young daughter alone, her world turns grey, and hope seems distant.
Destiny plays its tune and ties her into a marriage of convenience with Atharva Raichand, an intimidating and enigmatic billionaire with a significant secret hidden behind his ruthless and chilling exterior.
As Anisha navigates the uncharted waters of a marriage born out of obligation, she begins to unravel the layers of Atharva's heart and confront her feelings.
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The story follows their journey as they navigate the nuances of their evolving relationship, amidst societal expectations, unexpressed emotions, and the haunting echoes of Sahil's memory.
Set against a backdrop of family dynamics, emotional turmoil, and unexpected alliances, the story explores the depths of love, sacrifice, and the courage it takes to embrace a new beginning.
Will Anisha and Atharva find the strength to heal each other's wounds and embark on a path of love and companionship? Or will the shadows of the past forever cloud their chance of happiness?