We Pretended Not to Know
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Iqra and Zaid have known each other since they were kids-after that crazy dare where they both jumped out of a window. But for years, they pretended not to know each other, acting like they weren't family friends and definitely didn't like each other. They pretended not to know, and in doing so, tried to hide the feelings that were quietly growing beneath the surface.
When Zaid moves into Iqra's class years later, those stolen looks and awkward moments start to mean something real. Iqra is quietly battling her own demons, and when Zaid finally sees past her walls, he becomes the one person she can lean on.
Iqra's dream has always been to get married young, and Zaid is determined to make that wish come true, no matter the hurdles.
From school secrets to university struggles, family drama to the surprise of twins, this story is about pretending not to care, falling in love anyway, and building a life together-one messy, beautiful moment at a time.
Tropes :
Childhood friends to lovers
Pretend Enemies
Slow burn romance
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