The story revolves around Aranya Mukherjee, a college student living in a nostalgic world of the 90s, and his unrequited love for his classmate, Tilottama Majumdar, whom he nicknames "Titu." Narrated by a humorous and somewhat self-aware narrator, the tale captures the bittersweet experiences of young love and self-discovery.
Aranya, a quiet and introverted writer, spends his days dreaming of Tilottama, despite her direct rejection of his feelings. Encouraged by his quirky friend Shreyan and inspired by a piece of advice from their neighborhood storyteller, Ghata-da, Aranya writes a heartfelt letter to Tilottama. This act leads to embarrassment and a series of misunderstandings when Tilottama confronts him about the letter.
Through humorous interactions, introspection, and moments of despair, Aranya resolves to abandon creative writing, believing it has only caused him humiliation. However, his feelings for Tilottama remain steadfast. Eventually, Tilottama recognizes Aranya's genuine emotions and confesses her love, leading to a heartwarming climax at their college fest. The story concludes with the blossoming of Aranya and Tilottama's romance and hints at a budding connection between Shreyan and Tilottama's best friend, Maithili.
This lighthearted yet touching tale weaves humor, youthful passion, and the nostalgia of simpler times, making it relatable and endearing.
As Claire aims to leave her oppressive stepfamily behind, she befriends Zion. Will he be her ticket to freedom or a distraction in achieving her dreams?
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Claire Olsen has had a crush on Zion Petrakis since the first time she laid eyes on him, but he never noticed, instead only having eyes on the school's it girl, Maddie Jennings. Knowing she couldn't compete with Maddie, Claire hid her feelings for Zion, satisfied with admiring him from afar. However, when a series of events led Claire closer to Zion, her feelings for him grew from infatuation to love. And despite fighting hard to keep her feelings contained by distancing herself from Zion, he was determined to show her that he's earned a spot in her life.
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