Affectionate Alliances
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  • Reads 206
  • Votes 32
  • Parts 11
  • Time 55m
Ongoing, First published Sep 16, 2023
Mature
In the enchanting streets of Delhi, where tradition and modernity collide, two friends find themselves at the crossroads of an unconventional journey towards an "Affectionate Alliance." 

Noorika Ahluwalia, a spirited and independent young woman, and Riyansh Kohli, a charismatic and successful businessman, have been best friends for over a decade. Their bond is built on trust, shared secrets, and a deep understanding of each other, but not on romantic love.

When societal pressures and familial expectations push Riyansh to consider marriage, he turns to the one person he trusts above all - Noorika. But this proposal isn't fueled by love; it's a partnership to satisfy their families' desires and avoid arranged marriages they dread.

As they navigate this unexpected path to matrimony, Noorika and Riyansh must confront their own feelings, fears, and the secrets they've kept from each other. Noorika, a strong-willed woman with a heart of gold, finds herself torn between her loyalty to her family and her growing affection for Riyansh. Riyansh, a complex and enigmatic figure, struggles to maintain the facade of a successful businessman while hiding a hidden life, one he can't allow Noorika to discover.

"Affectionate Alliances" is a story of friendship, trust, and the blurry lines between love and companionship. In a world where conventional love stories take center stage, Noorika and Riyansh's tale explores the depths of trust and the power of an affectionate alliance that could change their lives forever.

Join them on their journey as they navigate the complexities of family, friendship, and the unexpected twists of the heart in a story that will keep you hooked until the very end.
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Arya's Arranged Parents

12 parts Ongoing Mature

Ayaansh Singh Rajput: A wealthy CEO of a prominent business in Rajasthan. He married his love, Aarushi, four years ago. When they finally became parents, tragedy struck. Aarushi lost her life while giving birth to their daughter, Arya. Even three months after her passing, he still wakes up from nightmares, calling out her name. Though, to give his daughter a mother's immortal love, he decides to give life another chance and get married. However, he has forbidden his heart from loving again, fearing the pain of another loss. Ruhanika Mehta: a woman with her own scars, has learned to live independently after her first marriage ended in heartbreak. Though she's hesitant, Ruhanika agrees to marry Ayaansh, driven by a desire to find the love she has always craved and to embrace the possibility of a family. But stepping into a ready-made family is more challenging than she imagined, especially when there's her husband who refuses to love again and a baby who needs a mother's love and warmth. Ayaansh and Ruhanika's paths cross in an unexpected turn of fate. Both carry the weight of their pasts, but for the sake of little Arya, they agree to a marriage of convenience. Ayaansh, once vibrant and full of life, is now a reserved and grieving man. Despite her hesitation due to her past, Ruhanika decides to give love another chance, hoping she can find the happiness she craves. Many questions arises in their heads: Will she accept my daughter? Love her like a mother should to their child? Will his daughter accept me as her mother? Will I be able to trust her? Can I be a good wife and a good mother? Will his family accept my past? Will they accept me knowing I'm divorcee? Will she be able to stay knowing I can't love her? As Ayaansh and Ruhanika navigate their new lives together, they must confront their pasts and face their deepest fears. Will they find solace and love in each other, or will their insecurities and doubts tear them apart before they can truly begin?