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"An adopted child with a life-threatening secret. How long will she survive?"

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Aarohi always knew she was different.

Raised on the streets, she was only six years old when her guardian was shot right in front of her eyes. Orphaned and scarred, she persevered- surviving the biting cold temperatures and prickly rains and blistering heat; fought and stole to fill her stomach.

Her life takes a turn when she catches the eyes of Raghav Deshmukh, who adopts her and gives her a family; Mansi, her adoptive mother, and Samrat, her brother who is enthralled at the idea of having a younger sister.

Deep in her heart she hides her scars and trauma, terrified to open up or heal. The facade of normalcy helps her get along with her family, and their extended members - the Chavans of Nagpur.

When misfortune strikes in the form of Raghav's death, Bhavani was quick to extend a helping hand and bring them back home, with Aarohi's secret lingering between Ninad and her.

Despite her strict and rigid exterior, Bhavani is uncharacteristically soft and loving towards Aarohi, who becomes her favourite member of the house.

Time flows; relationships change. New members arrive, traditions are altered. And just when Aarohi believes she is safe and loved, her past appears, lurking within every crevice of her new-found security.

A dangerous past hungry for her blood, waiting at the threshold. An innocent act of justice gone wrong. A peaceful life threatened by vengeance.

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A fanfiction on 'Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Mein (Season 1)' that aired on Star Plus.

Graphics by: exuberant_girl10

Word count | 5,135.