A dark, intense, and thrilling romance set in the high-powered worlds of corporate and law, "Beneath the Surface" explores the dangerous and obsessive dynamics between Rajveer Malhotra, a ruthless CEO, and Aarti Verma, a brilliant and unyielding judge. What begins as an arranged marriage spirals into an all-consuming battle of power, control, and hidden desires.
Rajveer, a man of mystery and secrets, has everything-wealth, power, influence-but there's a darkness in his past that he's never been able to escape. When his parents arrange for him to meet Aarti, a fiercely independent judge with a painful history of betrayal, sparks fly between them. Neither of them is prepared for the dangerous attraction that begins to simmer beneath their cold facades.
Aarti, used to maintaining control both in the courtroom and in her personal life, finds herself drawn to Rajveer's enigmatic, almost predatory nature. But the more she resists, the deeper she is pulled into his orbit. She soon discovers that Rajveer is not just the man of her parents' dreams but a shadowy figure with a dangerous side-a side that threatens everything she stands for.
As their wedding date looms, their dark, twisted relationship grows more intense, more volatile, and more suffocating. What starts as a battle of wills between two strong individuals becomes a descent into obsession, manipulation, and betrayal. Their connection is filled with power struggles, hidden truths, and an undeniable, almost dangerous chemistry that neither can escape.
In a world where emotions are weapons and trust is a luxury neither can afford, Aarti and Rajveer must confront the darkest parts of themselves-and each other. "Beneath the Surface" is a story of love that is both beautiful and terrifying, a relationship that promises to break them both in ways they never imagined.
"Stop trying to act like my fiancée because I don't give a damn about you!" His words echoed through the room breaking my remaining hopes
- Alizeh (The badass girl) gets tied in an arranged marriage to Zain (The reserved one) but he makes it very clear he wants nothing to do with her while she can't help falling for him.
Alizeh X Zain :
•Arranged Marriage
• Forced Proximity
• Grumpy X Sunshine
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"Go die!" I shouted
"Dying for you is very easy Meri Jaan. I want to live, for you, with you. But if I ever have to live without you again I WILL die." He replied like he meant every word of it.
- Dua (the heartbroken girl) comes across Azaan (the playboy) who broke her years ago. Now that they meet again he is determined to get her back but she isn't ready to give him another chance but a truth from the past crushes all their chances.
Dua X Azaan
• Second Chance
• Soulmates
• Forbidden Love
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"That rich brat-!" I was complaining to my friend when a voice interrupted me from behind
"Yes, sweetheart" it was that rich brat winking at me.
-Noor (the good girl) meets her perfect match Ahaan (the bad boy) who challenges her in everything. He doesn't care about anyone except her but she cares about everyone except him.
Noor X Ahaan
• Enemies to lovers
• Fake Dating
• Good girl X Bad boy
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"We are nothing to each other" I said
"Yes we are, you're my future girlfriend" he replied flashing his brightest smile.
-Shayra (The grumpy sarcastic one) comes across Kabir (The golden retriever). He is the one who can bring light to her darkness. He falls for her but she only pretends to fall.
Shayra X Kabir
•Reverse Grumpy X Sunshine
• Love at First Sight
* Office Romance
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The four best friends ( Alizeh, Dua, Noor and Shayra ) meet up after five years at a former classmate's wedding but this wedding turns out to be a life changer for all of them as they come across the Aziz brothers.