Estranged lovers

Stoic, handsome and ruthless businessman, Siddharth Chauhan has been cursed with a past he cannot escape.
"Sell the lake house and marry within 2 years" A single clause threatens everything he has worked hard to achieve. What will he do when he is forced to face a past that is likely to destroy him? to what lengths is he ready to go to fulfil the conditions in the will left by his late grandmother and earn his inheritance.

Smart , ambitious and bound by duty, Annika Sharma has never had it easy in her life. After loosing her parents at a young age Annika has always tried her best to never be a burden to anyone. As the owner of a small and aspiring architecture company, she is yet to face the biggest challenge in her life.

"Who gave you the permission to enter this room?"... his voice boomed startling me.
"I was just--" I tried to explain
"GET OUT NOW" he shouted .
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ANNIKA
"It hurts. Not being able to see him hurts."
"I should've known someone like me would never be able to find love."
Is this the end?

SIDDHARTH
"I shouldn't have let her go."
"I should've gone after her."
Will I ever see her again?

Both forced by their situations enter a contract marriage. What will happen in the three years of their marriage?

Can both of them leave unscathed or will they be scarred by love?

Can two people who do not believe in marriage be able to honour the vows made to each other ?

What happens when the past of both these individuals threaten to poison their future and happiness. Will their budding love survive all odds and thrive? or will it succumb to their vengeful past?
TRIGGER WARNING
This story deals with topic of sexual assault in the past of our female protagonist. If anyone is uncomfortable reading such a topic then this story is not for you.