A Heart of Stone with a Coat of Gold
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  • Parts 55
  • Time 6h 8m
Just_Keep_Moving
Ongoing, First published Jan 01, 2019
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"I steal smiles, Anu. That's how I live. I stole the smile of an innocent cherry tree. One who I brought in my life only to then burn it to the ground. You, Reema, my mother all are the same for me. And I am afraid, soon, I will steal it from my son too,"

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'Even after Anu's marriage to Neel, her husband, remained an enigma to her. His myriad faces that she saw over time. The man of the house. The stone. The facade. And yet, the forlorn.'

Anu, a free-spirited 21-year-old woman, forced by circumstances, agrees to marry a  widower with a child. But what surprises her is that the man is not what she thought of him. As she gets to know him, she finds out his scars, both on his back and his heart. Battling her own demons of the past, can she help a wretched man, one who is without any hope, see the light in the world? Two unlikely people lost in their own lives are joined by fate in an unlikely union. Would they be able to find themselves amongst their own doubts, fears and sadness?


Note - 

Let me ask you, what's a typical story that you have heard, my friends? 
Rich guy marries a poor girl? The guy is dashing, the girl is gorgeous. And they live happily ever after. Familiar tale right?
This is not that tale. It is a tale of life, of understanding the meaning of silence, and of trying to move forward breaking the chains of past

The story is set in India but the context is very simple. Wherever necessary I have added details hence the story can be understood by everyone, anywhere in the world.
Another thing, dear reader, I am not hungry for votes. I am hungry to learn. I would love if you can share your views with me, so I can grow while writing this book. This book is a journey and I am inviting you with me to embark on the ride.
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#Book 2 Because of Nandani's condition Mamta decides to marry off her childrens, and her childrens abide by her decision. She chose her brother's daughter in law's sisters and brothers, to pay off for everything her family did with them. And surprisingly all the family agrees for this marriage. Because marriage was urgent couples find troubles to adjust with each other, let's see if they make it up or give up. Anuj by himself chooses Divya as his wife, he is a cheerful guy with simple desires but Divya is totally opposite. She is bound with insecurities, she is like a withered rose and he is like a blooming rose. She wasn't always like this but after her elder sister's marriage, her life changes drastically. What happened, why she agrees to marry, will Anuj bloom her with his love or not, let's see. Aahan is full of chill guy and totally opposite to Anuj, he was in his chill zone when Anuj dropped a bombshell. Because of the promise Aahan agrees to marry. But after whatever Oberoi did with Sanskruti's family Radhika still agrees for marriage. Both are like North and South poles, far away by personality but bonded by holy relation called marriage. Shina who lives like a queen agrees to marry a middle class man, whom she dislikes in the first encounter only. On the other hand, Karan hates Oberoi but still agrees to marry Shina. Shina is full of attitude while Karan has a grudge on her family. Mina was still studying and enjoying her life, when her mom dropped the bomb.... Marriage. She didn't want to marry but for her mom's sake she agreed to marry. Kabir is scared of his dad, what will happen when Mina meets with his dad? Will Kabir also turn out like his father? It is going to be a soft story with problems in relations. You'll see suspense, fights, reunion of scattered siblings and romance.

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