Beyond Expectations
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Isha Mukherjee has learned not to expect anything from anyone. Raised in a family that rarely showed emotional support and shaped by past heartbreak, she's a fiercely independent, aspiring architect who's unapologetically modern and practical. Yet, beneath her self-sufficient exterior, Isha secretly longs for a steady presence, someone who can fill the gap left by years of self-reliance.
Enter Rikansh Malhotra-a man she knows little about but who's been watching her from afar, captivated by her strength and resilience. When he confesses his feelings out of the blue, Isha is taken aback, cautious yet intrigued. What begins as an unexpected encounter turns into a slow, profound journey as she observes him, daring to let herself hope once more. Rikansh becomes the first person to meet and then exceed her guarded expectations, revealing that sometimes love comes from the places we least anticipate.
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