More than Friends(On hold)
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Last published Thu, Dec 21, 2023
Growing up, Naina and Aditya were always best friends. But when their grandparents made a promise that their grandchildren would one day marry each other, the two had no choice but to accept that fate.
Forced to marry, the two must now find a way to make their marriage work, even though they are both resistant to the idea of a relationship. But as time passes, they soon start to realize that there might be more to their relationship than just friendship.
Will they be able to find love after marriage? Find out by giving my book More Than Friends a read, a heartwarming story about two people discovering true love.
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In their mid-40s, Naina and Arjun have built a seemingly perfect life together with two teenage kids and a comfortable home. But behind closed doors, their marriage is filled with unspoken tensions, old regrets, and an emotional distance that has left Naina questioning her place in Arjun's life. When Aditya, Naina's charming college friend and former crush, unexpectedly reappears, he reminds her of the laughter and confidence she once had. Watching her reconnect with Aditya, Arjun faces a startling realization: he may lose the woman he took for granted. Driven by jealousy and an unfamiliar fear of abandonment, he's forced to confront the painful past he's kept hidden for years-the past that has prevented him from fully opening his heart to Naina. As Naina rediscovers herself, Arjun stumbles through awkward attempts to show his love, leading to humorous missteps, heartfelt confessions, and moments of undeniable chemistry. But with old wounds, jealousy, and insecurities threatening to tear them apart, can Arjun and Naina move beyond their misunderstandings and rebuild a love that has been buried for too long. Beneath the Surface is a story of rediscovering love, where second chances, heartfelt confessions, and a shared laughter prove that sometimes, love is found not in grand gestures but in the quiet moments and the decision to stay, no matter how deep the scars run.
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