Part I: The Fall (Chapters 1–10)
1. Childhood Promises
Arnav and Zara’s innocent friendship blossoms into young love.
Ekansh is the teasing elder brother but supportive.
2. Terrace Laughter
The terrace scene: Arnav's accident unfolds.A photo of Zara. A chase. A fall. A life changed.
3. Waking Pain
Arnav wakes in a hospital, paralyzed.
The beginning of silence between them.
4. Her Silent Devotion
Zara becomes his nurse, guardian, and anchor.
Emotional and physical intimacy builds (non-sexual, but very close).
Hint of adult care: including feeding, bathing.
5. The Broken Mirror
Arnav starts distancing emotionally.
Self-worth erodes.
6. Father’s Ultimatum
Zara’s father gives the devastating speech to Arnav.
A man’s pride clashes with love.
7. The Lie
Arnav breaks Zara with the words: “I don’t love you anymore.”
8. Departure
Zara leaves. She doesn't cry. Not in front of him.Arnav watches her go. Alone.
9. Ekansh’s Guilt
Ekansh confronts his role in the accident.
His brother won’t talk about it.
10. The Hollow Years
A time skip montage-style chapter.
Zara builds a name. Arnav disappears from the world.
(Nervously
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