In a world where loyalty is sacred and love is forbidden, three lives are about to collide in a storm of secrets, betrayal, and desire.
Vivaanth Singhania, a name whispered with awe and fear—heir to an empire, a man whose brilliance hides a darkness that no one dares to touch. Power is his weapon. Control is his language. And when he wants something, nothing stands in his way.
Mantra Thakur, the picture of grace and restraint—disciplined, elegant, and raised under the watchful eyes of tradition. But the walls she built around her heart begin to crack the moment she steps into his world again… this time as his personal assistant. What was once a distant admiration turns into something dangerous, intoxicating, and utterly consuming.
Anika Desai, the sunshine girl who has always believed in love, has carried a quiet devotion for Vivaanth for years. To her, he is a dream. To Mantra, he is a temptation. And to himself, he is a man on the edge of obsession.
What begins as a professional façade unravels under the dim lights of a company party—a sensual dance, a stolen touch, and a kiss that leaves marks on skin and soul alike. The chemistry between them is undeniable, the tension suffocating, and the guilt unbearable. Because no matter how deep their desire runs, one truth remains: she is betraying the one person she loves most.
Caught between a friendship that feels like family and a man who feels like destiny, Mantra must choose between loyalty and love, duty and passion, silence and surrender.
But Vivaanth Singhania has never been a man who lets go of what he wants.
In a city where appearances rule and family names hold power, one forbidden love story threatens to shatter reputations and break hearts. Secrets will surface. Loyalties will be tested. And when obsession takes root, it doesn’t just consume—it devours.
This is not a fairytale.
This is a war between heart and mind, innocence and desire.
And in the end… love might not save them.
It might destroy them.
A new story begins... and this time, it's not just about love it's about everything that love hides.
Hidden Affection.
A tale where emotions run deep even when they're buried beneath anger, silence, and duty.
She's fierce, free spirited, and unpredictable a 24 year old with a heart full of spark, rebellion, and unapologetic dreams.
He's mature, composed, and everything she swore she'd never fall for a 28 year old man bound by rules, reputation, and silence.
They're nothing alike. She's chaos. He's calm. She questions everything. He follows structure. But sometimes, it's the opposites that burn the brightest when they collide.
When their worlds crash into each other, sparks fly but not the pretty kind. It's messy. It's intense. And beneath all that chaos... something begins to grow something they both try to deny.
A journey that starts with misunderstandings, cold stares, and unexpected encounters...
A story where hatred slowly softens into something unspoken. Where boundaries blur. And hearts, unknowingly, begin to lean in.
Tropes you'll find in this story:
• Arranged Marriage
• Professor x Student
• Chaotic Couple
• Slow Burn Romance
• Opposite attracts
This is not your typical romance.
It's about stolen glances, denial, unsaid feelings, broken rules and hidden care and the slow unfolding of affection that was never supposed to happen.
Hidden Affection - By @author_aryaa
Creative Collaborator - @ehaawrites
We can't wait to share this journey with you.