Unwritten Expectations
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Kelechi has always believed he and Chizaram "Zara" were meant to be; an idea planted by years of playful family banter and deepened by his quiet devotion. But Zara isn't interested in fulfilling anyone's prophecy, especially one she never agreed to. When Kelechi finally declares his intentions, she challenges him to prove that his love is real, not inherited.
What follows is a story of choice, vulnerability, and the delicate art of earning someone's heart when destiny alone isn't enough.
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