Set against the breathtaking landscapes and vibrant traditions of Manipur, Dr. Vivianne Lairenjam thrives as a dedicated trauma doctor at Imphal Central Hospital. The fast-paced world of emergency medicine is all she has known, where every second counts and every life matters. Amidst the urgency of her profession and the deep-rooted cultural values that shape her identity, she never expected her past to collide with her present.
Enter Dr. Christian Yambem, a celebrated cardiothoracic surgeon who built his career in the U.S. but returns to his homeland, Manipur. The reunion is anything but simple-years ago, in high school, Vivianne had harbored a quiet but deep crush on him. He had been oblivious, even after learning about her feelings, and time had taught her to lock away those memories. But now, working side by side in a hospital that never sleeps, she is forced to confront emotions she thought had long faded.
As they navigate the relentless demands of medicine-emergency surgeries, sleepless nights, and disaster response-their relationship shifts in ways neither anticipated. Christian, who once dismissed her as just another junior, begins to see her in a new light. His feelings don't surface instantly; instead, they unfold gradually, shaped by their shared struggles, whispered conversations under hospital lights, and the unspoken pull of the past.
Amidst Manipur's rich cultural heritage-where traditional values intertwine with modern aspirations-Vivianne and Christian find themselves at a crossroads. Duty, love, and destiny collide in a story of second chances, quiet yearning, and a romance that refuses to be rushed.
Will their love find a place in the world they have built, or will the echoes of the past keep them apart?
Book 2 of "𝐈𝐒𝐇𝐐 𝐀𝐔𝐑 𝐑𝐀𝐀𝐇" series
"My job is to save people but for her I can kill one too."
Idhant. His name meant "luminous," a beacon of light, and he lived up to it effortlessly. His very presence brightened those around him. Compassionate and selfless, he chose a path that reflected his nature-a doctor, a healer, someone who mended not just bodies but spirits. But then came that night. The night that extinguished the fire within him. He became a shadow of the man he once was. The world that he had sought to care for had taken its toll on him. Now, he was a shell, hollowed out, clinging to his work because it was all he had left. All because of her.
Advika. Her name meant "unique, one of a kind," and she truly was-though she could never see it. The world had fed her lies, convincing her she wasn't enough, wasn't worthy. She was unique in ways even she didn't fully understand, ways that she used to shield herself. She became a master at hiding-the pain, the past, and the pieces of herself she didn't want anyone to see.
What happens when two souls, scarred by the cruelty of life, find each other?
Will their shared pain pull them into darkness, or will their bond ignite a flame that banishes the shadows?
When the luminous meets the unique, will they succumb to the weight of their pasts, or will they find a way to shine together, illuminating a path neither could see alone?
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