The Saffron and the Scars

Past expectations and societal designs, a profound emotional landscape yearns to be explored.

She fears her body tells a story she can't share. He knows too well the burden of a family shattered by a past trauma. In an arranged union designed by others, Lavanya and Aavyan must learn to speak their silent truths.

As their lives intertwine, will trust - fragile and hard-won - become the balm that heals their deepest, unspoken wounds? Will they find their home in each other?

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"I'll answer your previous question some other time, if you agree to meet again," I asked softly, my voice laced with hope.
"I will be waiting then" She answered with a warm smile
"Can I consider that a yes for our future meeting? Can I hope for a future with you, Lavanya?" I asked
I was silently praying to every god in the universe for her to say yes. The possibility of rejection hadn't bothered me much before, but I cared now, and I was utterly terrified of hearing a no.
Her smile widened, and she nodded, keeping her gaze down.
**
She cleared her throat, and said smiling, "Chalein? 2min kabke khatam ho gye."
I chuckled saying "Chaliye"
"2 minutes kya?....Aapke saath toh 2 zamane bhi kam padd zayenge hamein." I thought while following her.

Tropes:
Arranged Marriage
Brother's Bestfriend (Second lead)
She fell first X Both fell harder
Ambivert FL X Introvert ML
Youngest Daughter X Eldest Son
Family Drama
Soft Romance
No cheating