When vibrant Ajabdeh Punwar is introduced to the eccentric Prince of Surajgarh, HRH Pratap Singh Sisodiya, their families have one goal in mind: an arranged marriage that will unite two powerful legacies. Ajabdeh is poised to take over her father's business empire as CEO, while Pratap, stands as heir to the royal estate.
Despite their families' intentions, Ajabdeh and Pratap find an unexpected spark between them, one that baffles their siblings and sets tongues wagging. Determined to resist the pressures of tradition, the pair hatch a plan: spend a holiday together at Surajgarh to convince their families that they were not compatible, then part ways for good. But as they navigate the opulent halls of the mansion, the ruins of a crumbling palace, and share their interests with each other, their defences crumble. Pratap, longing to be valued for his true self, discovers in Ajabdeh a confidante who listens without judgment. Ajabdeh, in turn, reveals her deepest fears, her traumas, her commitment phobia, and her hidden dream to become a writer.
When tempers flare and emotions run high, they vow never to meet again until fate intervenes with the publication of Ajabdeh's book of life lessons. Pratap, drawn back to her, seeks to rekindle their friendship, not just for themselves, but for their siblings: Shakti, Pratap's brother, who is secretly dating Ajabdeh's sister, Heer.
With the help of their mutual friend Jalal, Ajabdeh and Pratap find themselves tangled in a web of new feelings and old fears. Will they overcome their phobias and embrace the love that's been waiting for them, or is marriage never meant to be for these two?
A heartwarming tale of love, duty, and the courage to break free from the past.
Atharv Surya Pratap Singh Rana - the future King of Ajmer and the dynamic captain of the Indian Cricket Team. Born with everything - a royal legacy, a loving family, loyal friends, and the kind of success people only dream of. Calm in the toughest storms and fierce when needed, his leadership is legendary.
Love, however, was a myth to him - an unnecessary distraction. The calmer he seemed, the more deadly he could be when provoked.
But a promise made to his dying grandfather threw him into an unexpected bond - a marriage with a girl he barely knew, someone who would change everything he thought he knew about life.
Shishtha Ahlawat - if sunshine were a person, it would look like the young princess of Suryagarh. The second heir to the throne, but the first when it came to wisdom and grace. When her elder sister fled on her wedding day, it was Shishtha who stepped forward, placing her family's honor above her own dreams.
But in doing so, will she ever find her own happiness?
Read the blooming royal romance of Atharv and Shishtha - a story of duty, destiny, and a love they never saw coming.
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