"In the heart of the bustling city, Sejal's life is a symphony of emotions. Every time she crosses paths with Dhruv, her heart flutters like a butterfly caught in a gentle breeze. The memory of him is a haunting melody that plays on the strings of her heart, a song that no other can replace.
Sejal, filled with a mix of excitement and nervousness, stepped into the college auditorium. As she scanned the room, her eyes fell on a familiar face - Dhruv. A rush of emotions flooded over her, taking her back to their high school days. It was as if time had stood still, and all the feelings she had kept hidden came rushing back. her mind a whirlwind of emotions, her heart pounding in her chest. She had spent so much time resetting her life, trying to move on, but just one look at him, and she was back to where she started.
She could have anyone she liked, but all she remembered, all she yearned for, was what she had with Dhruv. Nobody, absolutely nobody, could compare to him. She pleaded with the universe, with anyone who would listen, to help her get over him. It felt like she had been wasting her time, looking for him in all the wrong places, seeing him in all the wrong faces. But the truth was undeniable - nobody compared to Dhruv.
This is a tale of love and longing, of heartache and hope. It's about finding your way back to what matters most, even when the world tries to pull you apart. It's about realizing that sometimes, the heart wants what it wants, and nobody, nobody compares to the one who holds your heart."
Set against the backdrop of their vibrant college life, the story explores the complexities of friendship, love, and the journey of self-discovery.
As Claire aims to leave her oppressive stepfamily behind, she befriends Zion. Will he be her ticket to freedom or a distraction in achieving her dreams?
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Claire Olsen has had a crush on Zion Petrakis since the first time she laid eyes on him, but he never noticed, instead only having eyes on the school's it girl, Maddie Jennings. Knowing she couldn't compete with Maddie, Claire hid her feelings for Zion, satisfied with admiring him from afar. However, when a series of events led Claire closer to Zion, her feelings for him grew from infatuation to love. And despite fighting hard to keep her feelings contained by distancing herself from Zion, he was determined to show her that he's earned a spot in her life.
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