15 year old Artika Varma had everything in her life that she wished for.
Three crazy, insane yet supportive best friends.
An angel like mom whom she considered as a role model.
What could possibly go wrong????
What could possibly go wrong when 5 sinfully handsome men, enter her life as her brothers
Correction STEPbrothers
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"Hey! My house, My rules", he said.
"Oh really? My knife, your life!", I replied
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"Awwww.... Thanks so much Hulk!!!"
"Hulk?"
Oh shoot! Did I say that out loud?
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"It's all because of me right? I am so sorry dear! I should've been with you when you needed me!"
"It's okay Pa!", He replied in a monotone voice.
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"I don't need help, okay?"
"It is okay to ask for help Bhai. It only makes you ten times stronger. Believe me!"
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"So? How's the feeling bro?"
"Feeling of what?"
"Feeling of having a sister."
"Trust me. It's amazing!!"
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"I am sorry bro. I have never been so jealous of him in my life! I may sound selfish, but she is the only source of light in my dark world. I want to give her one chance - for this relationship. For being her brother!"
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"Leave him Abhi! Let him sleep. I have never seen him sleep so peacefully in years!"
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"Why are you sad princess?"
"I just wish he were here. To see me win this medal!"
"He must've been caught up in an important meeting. Let's wait okay?"
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"I don't want anything. Just lay on bed and sleep dear. Sleep for an eternity. I don't care. But, please don't leave us. Please don't leave me!", He whispered the last part, begging her to stay
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Pranks begin, chaos erupts, people are bonded, past is dug out, secrets are unveiled and truths are told.
Read on to find out more.....
P.S: My first few chapters might be a mess, since I am an amateur writer. Things are good after chapter 9. Hope you give me a chance!
(On Hold due to exams)
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Ella is falling apart trying to live a "perfect" high school life. Then she meets Ren, who can see past her scars. Suddenly perfection isn't her only option.
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Ella Volkov is a gifted music student, but she's depressed and starting to crack under the pressure of high school. Her overbearing father won't even let her choose what instrument she plays. Then she finds herself alone at a party with Ren, her best friend's crush. She'd always thought he was rude, but after that night he's all Ella can think about. Now she's trapped. If Ella dates Ren, it will ruin her friendship with Jenny. But if she stays true to Jenny, she's losing the one person who can see past her scars. It's up to Ella to decide if she will forge her own path, or stay in the "perfect" box designed for her...
Content and/or Trigger Warning: depression, anxiety, self-harm, violence, sexual assault.
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