"Love?" he shouted, his voice echoing through the room.
"Yes," I whispered, stepping closer. "Yes, I'm in love with you." My hands trembled as I cupped his face, hoping he would feel the truth in my touch.
But he jerked my hands away and turned toward the balcony, his back to me. Confusion and fear twisted inside me. This was the first time I had ever confessed my love-and this silence was not what I expected.
For a moment, the world stood still. Then he turned around. His eyes glistened with tears, but he quickly wiped them away. When he looked at me again, they were red-not with pain, but anger.
"I don't trust your love," he said coldly. "I know what you're after. My money, not me."
The words struck me like a slap.
"I know your so-called innocence is just an act to impress my family," he continued, his tone dripping with disgust. "And clearly, you've succeeded."
"Zaki, why are you saying this?" My voice broke as tears burned my eyes. "Please... look at me."
"I'm not a fool to fall for your drama," he snapped. "This is my last warning-don't ever try your acts on me again."
And with that, he stormed out, without even a single glance back.
I stood frozen, my heart shattering into pieces. Why is it always me who ends up in pain? He crushed my love and made it feel worthless. I only wanted to prove that my love was pure-but instead, I failed. And all I could do was cry, alone in the silence he left behind.
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Meet Ruha Shazam, a 22-year-old orphan who grew up in an orphanage and now carries its legacy while pursuing her master's degree. A talented wedding planner with a kind heart, she's loved by everyone-except Zaki Ahmed.
Zaki Ahmed, 29, is the cold and driven CEO of RAFS Group of Companies. A billionaire who believes every woman's love comes with a price tag, he refuses to believe in Ruha's sincerity.
Can Ruha melt his guarded heart?
Will love heal the scars of mistrust-or deepen
• BOOK 1 IN MEANT TO BE SERIES •
• COMPLETED • • STANDALONE •
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"I was never yours." I retorted angrily.
"Oh sweetheart. You were always mine. You belong to me. Only me." He told me smugly.
"Once I made a mistake but now that I have realised you can never escape me. I will make you mine by hook or by crook and you know Reyansh Malhotra never loses. He gets what he wants." He told looking straight into my eyes and I know I can never escape. I am stuck with him forever.
And I also knew that I was MEANT TO BE HIS! Forever.
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He's cruel.
She's kind.
He's ruthless.
She's innocent.
He does not believe in love and thinks that love is just a weakness and it totally and completely ruins you. He is allergic to love and only knows how to play around.
Although she does not believe that life is a fairytale and there would be a Prince Charming who would be waiting for her, she believes in love and love is not only a weakness but it can also be a strength.
Who knew one accidental text would change their life.
It's not quite necessary that only opposites attract. Right?
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Warning : Contains strong language. Read at your own risk.
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Amazing cover made by : @YoungFantasizer
Started on : 24.05.2017
Completed on : 07.05.2018