"THE ARRANGEMENT"
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Last published Thu, Jun 26, 2025
He was the man she never wanted to marry. Until danger forced them closer... and love made everything more dangerous.
When fiercely independent Meher Sharma agrees to an arranged marriage with Delhi's most private and powerful heir, Aarav Kapoor, she expects distance, silence, and a contract. Not stolen glances. Not the slow unraveling of his guarded heart. And certainly not a shattered mirror on their engagement night with the blood-red message:
"Where is Ishita?"
Ishita - Aarav's ex, Meher's near twin, and the girl who vanished five years ago.
As secrets begin to surface and enemies close in, Meher and Aarav are forced into an unlikely partnership - not just to protect their families and the truth, but to protect each other. What starts as a cold arrangement begins to thaw - slowly, painfully, beautifully.
But with every answer comes a new threat.
And in this marriage built on secrets, the biggest risk might be falling in love.
Genre: Romantic drama, mystery, emotional thriller
TROPES :
Arranged marriage vs. modern expectations
Family secrets and betrayals
Slow-burn enemies-to-lovers romance
Jealousy, obsession, revenge
Feminine agency and emotional trauma healing
Identity, legacy, trust
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