Set in pre-partition India, the story follows Abu Hadid, a humble construction worker, and Layla, a woman from a wealthy family, who fall deeply in love despite their contrasting social standings. As their relationship blossoms across the cities of Delhi, Karachi, Bombay, and Lahore, they face the weight of societal pressures, family expectations, and personal insecurities. Abu Hadid struggles with his financial hardships and fears that he is not enough for Layla, while Layla, despite her love for him, must contend with the expectations placed on her by her father, Sultan, and the complexities of their love. Their journey is marked by deep passion, sacrifice, and the harsh realities of life, leading to a tragic conclusion where love, despite its intensity, cannot overcome the forces that pull them apart.
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Book #2
Kiran Altaf believed she had found her happily ever after by marrying the man her father chose for her. But what seemed like a dream quickly turned into a nightmare. Leaving that life behind, Kiran embarks on a journey of rediscovery, navigating the challenges of starting over as a divorcee in a world that often judges women for choosing freedom over convention.
Sahil Bizenjo, a prominent figure in the Karachi underworld. Dangers surround his life but that's what he lives for. His life is a cocktail of adrenaline, power and his reckless attitude fuelled by his wittiness. Love is the last thing on his mind now. With a scarred heart from his past, he avoids love like plague.
What happens when Sahil and Kiran unexpectedly stumble across each other with no intention to fall in love, not with each other nor with anyone else. But as they say, life is unexpected. Whatever's written as your destiny, you eventually reach there. Read to know where their destiny leads them to.
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Read only if fluent in Urdu/Hindi.
This is a Muslim Love Story however, my characters aren't perfect Muslims.