Withered Golden Sunflowers
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  • Reads 166,040
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  • Parts 44
  • Time 5h 5m
Complete, First published Dec 05, 2019
Shaurya made final touches to his attire and admired himself gazing at his reflection in mirror. He was always dressed to kill so his wedding is definitely no exception. He took a deep breath to rein his eagerness. He was indeed excited for his big day. In few hours he will be married to his adorable bride. He held their wedding invitation and read to himself. "Shaurya weds Nehal"

Mehek was trying hard to keep herself busy.It is her cousin's wedding day and she was in charge of almost everything. She was supposed to feel happy for her younger cousin but she couldn't help being sad. While Nehal who is several years younger will be tying knot with one of the most eligible bachelors of the city, Mehek is nursing her broken heart. The boy who was her prince charming from her childhood dreams till fantasies of youth , is now a grown up matured man. Unfortunately he is promised for another woman. 

A groom who fell in love with his bride at first sight. 
A kind naive woman who is still unable to comprehend why fate had been so unfair to her. 
A man who is ready to take over his family business empire. He is willing to accept the women approved by his family only because she meets standards set by society although she is not in his heart.
An overambitious young lady who dared to dream big and took the leap of faith. 

Many lives but one story. None of them are saints nor are they demons;  just plain humans with their set of limitations & failures. They are thrown together in the ruthless world to fight for their beliefs and aspirations. 

Will they bloom or wither ?

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