Beneath The Rivalry
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Nitya Verma and Mohak Agarwal have been rivals since fifth grade-she, the quiet Behavior Incharge, and he, the brilliant but indisciplined boy with a temper. While Nitya found comfort in books and transformed into a top student, Mohak remained reckless, never seeing her beyond their rivalry.
But everything shifts when Mohak joins RSA, Nitya's safe haven where she is outspoken and free. As he witnesses her struggles, outbursts, and the depth behind her quiet demeanor, their dynamic begins to change.
From enemies to something more, can years of rivalry turn into love?
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