Tanya has always been someone who craves control, especially when it comes to her relationship with Paul. She believes that if everything is perfect-if Paul cares the way she does and follows her lead-their love will be unshakable. But despite Paul's efforts to meet her expectations, Tanya's constant push for perfection is slowly pushing him away.
As their relationship deepens, Tanya realizes she's been chasing something she can't control, while Paul has been maturing and learning to navigate their differences. After an emotionally charged confrontation, Paul asks for space, and Tanya is left questioning everything she thought she knew about love, control, and her own identity.
Will Tanya be able to let go of her obsession with perfection and learn to trust Paul-and herself? As both of them face their own inner struggles, the path forward is unclear. Can their love survive the pressure of their expectations, or is the distance between them too great to bridge?
In this emotionally raw and relatable journey, Tanya must confront her insecurities and learn that sometimes, letting go is the only way to keep what truly matters. The real question is-can she change in time before it's too late?
Note: Hey, I'm so happy you're reading my story!
This writing comes from a really personal place. I've been in situations where I've tried way too hard to make things "perfect"-whether in relationships or just life in general-and it never works out the way I want. Writing this was kind of like working through that, and I hope Tanya's story resonates with you in some way. We all have things we need to work on, and sometimes, it takes realizing you need to change before you can start to heal.
I'm only 19, so yeah, this is real for me. I've been there, trying to control everything, and I know I'm not the only one. If you feel the same way, just know you're not alone. If you want to talk about it, hit me up! 💖
Thanks for reading, and I hope you stick around for more. Love ya!
Tobias and Talia are complete opposites, yet thrown together in an arranged marriage. Can they navigate married life in the wake of a terrible tragedy?
*****
After being pressured into an arranged marriage to merge their families' companies, Talia and Tobias are stuck living together as husband and wife. Although they are both unhappy, neither tries to make the best of it. Tobias is too busy, and Talia is too distraught by the tragic death of her former fianceé, Jason. But as time goes by and they spend more time together, an undeniable attraction develops between the two. Despite this, Tobias can't seem to see past his jealousy of Jason and accept Talia - and Talia, plagued by guilt, is unwilling to let Jason go. Are the two heading for better - or are they headed for far worse?
[[word count: 50,000-100,000 words]]