Saher Mirza has always been the picture of calm and order. In her final year of university, majoring in interior design and psychology, her life revolves around her studies, her five closest friends, and the quiet confidence her mask gives her. But her perfectly organized world takes a turn when she unknowingly accepts a Snapchat request from a stranger Zayan Malik, the campus enigma known for his cold demeanor and private life.
Zayan, the eldest son of a demanding businesswoman, has spent years navigating family expectations and carving his path as an architect. Despite his aloof nature, an impulsive prank by his best friend adds Saher to his otherwise empty contact list. What starts as a string of routine streaks soon becomes a connection Zayan can't ignore. Saher's quiet, modest charm intrigues him, and for the first time, he finds himself wanting to break the walls he's built around his life.
But Saher isn't looking for love. When Zayan finally confronts her, confessing his feelings, her rejection is polite but firm leaving Zayan questioning why she continues to occupy his thoughts. Saher, too, is left conflicted, trying to focus on her studies while grappling with the realization that her rejection hasn't made her life as simple as she thought.
In a story of quiet revelations, unexpected connections, and second chances, Saher and Zayan must confront the barriers they've built around their hearts. Sometimes, the smallest moments can lead to the most meaningful bonds-even when you're not looking for them.
*Wattys 2018 Winner / Hidden Gems*
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Weeks before Valentine's, seventeen-year-old Kate Lapuz goes through her first ever breakup, but soon she stumbles upon a mysterious new app called My Dream Boyfriend, an AI chatbot that has the ability to understand human feelings. Casually, she participates in the app's trial run but finds herself immersed in the empathic conversations with her customizable virtual boyfriend, Ecto.
In a society both connected and alienated by technology, Kate suspects an actual secret admirer is behind Ecto. Could it be the work of the techie student council president Dion or has Kate really found her soulmate in bits of computer code? She decides to get to the bottom of the cutting-edge app. Her search for Ecto's real identity leads Kate to prom, where absolute knowledge comes with a very steep price.