"Careful with where those payals take you, thamiyn"
Zehan Ashtar, a Man who lived 29 years of his life, giving up every single dream and expectations, as a child he was never given the affection he needed instead of toys he was handed a gun, when a boy who barely lived even 7 years of his life, was supposed to take someone else's soul out of their body
With trembling hands and fearful eyes, he pulled the trigger, jerking back because of the force, a thud echoed, there layed a lifeless body as blood pooled through the it's head, the eyes of the cold corpse, open, one could see the misery and ache but all Zehan heard was the laughter of his father, who praised him for the first time in his 7 years of life. The hunger to prove himself, turned him into someone who you could call a monster, but he became worse, at 14 year old, Zehan asked for the culprit who betrayed their company, stabbing him inhumane times, without a glint of mercy, or a single tremble, just hollow eyes, holding vengeance, taking the traitor's life did not satisfy him, so he started looking for the only heir the betrayer had.
Gul Rizvi, a 22 year old girl, for whom, her family was everything, never bowing even if it costs her life, at 7 years of her age, when her father was dragged out of their house infront of her and her mother's eyes, she was filled with pure rage, slaughtering the man who was trying to take her father, but it was of no use since he wasnt alone, a gas filled their once rose scented room, the only faint memory was the way her father wasnt anywhere near, but was sent in a box in pieces the next day, she swore that she would end the bloodline of the one's who brought up this misery.
The only picture she had in her mind was of the ring, the ring which caused this.
Can her rose heart, pierce through the cage he built around his beating organ, which is nothing but a reason why hes alive, or will they loathe each other to the point they ruin what could have saved them?
"So.. go on a date with me?"
I can't stop looking at him. He's just so beautiful. As he always was-just ten years younger. Same brown eyes, same lips, that boyish charm. The only difference is the hint of innocence in his gaze and the curiosity in his expression. No doubt he's surprised by my sudden question. I can't really blame him. His boring, nonchalant classmate of one year has just asked him out after a nice evening together.
But I know he'll say yes. He has to. He never said no to me. I can't wait to plan all the amazing, adventurous dates with him, to make him feel special this time-just like he did for me. I'm eager to get to know him all over again. That's when I hear mumbling.
"Hmm?" I ask, not hearing him properly.
"No. I'm sorry, but I'm not interested. I had a great time today, Anu, but I don't see you that way. I'll have to decline."
I can hear my heart breaking. Funny, isn't it? All your life, you think: Okay, this will be my last heartbreak. This guy will be the one. He's going to make it all worth it. And then, suddenly, life throws another failed attempt at love into your bucket. If I can manage to get rejected by my husband of three years, then there probably isn't any hope for me.
.
.
Anu had everything-power, success, and a love so deep it felt unshakable. Three years of marital bliss with Ashwin, the man who was her home, her heart, her forever. Their life was perfect, built with love, laughter, and quiet mornings wrapped in each other's warmth.
But in the blink of an eye, everything vanished.
She woke up not in their home, but in a college dorm. Not as the woman who ruled boardrooms, but as a twenty-year-old student. And then she saw him. Ashwin.
But this Ashwin didn't know her. He wasn't her devoted husband. He was a stranger, a boy still finding his way in life.
She had been thrust back into his past, into a time where she didn't belong.
And the most terrifying question of all-
Would he still fall in love with her?