INTRO
Since I was a child, I always dreamed of a prince who would come into my life, marry me, and treat me like his princess.
But life is not always like our dreams.
I never expected that the person who loved me was my brother's best friend(Abhi). Because of family pressure, I had to marry him in a contract marriage. At first, I thought he married me only because of the same pressure.
But I didn't know one thing…
He had secretly loved me for a long time.
Chapter 1: The reunion
The music was loud, and the hall was full of laughter.
Tonight was our school reunion party after many years. Everyone was excited to meet their old friends again. Some people had changed, but the memories were still the same.
As I walked into the hall, I saw many familiar faces. My heart felt happy and nervous at the same time.
Then suddenly, my eyes stopped on someone standing near the window.
It was him.
My brother's best friend… the man who would soon become my husband
I looked at him from across the room and quickly looked away.
Why am I blushing? I asked myself.
I slowly looked up again. He was still standing near the window, talking to my brother (dipak) and smiling softly.
The warm light from the hall fell on his face, making him look even more familiar… and somehow different.
Our eyes suddenly met.
I quickly looked away
Priya, Punam, and Aditi were also at the party. They were my oldest and dearest friends.
We laughed, talked, and remembered our school days. I enjoyed the party a lot.
After some time, I saw my enemy, Anwesha.
She was standing near him and trying to flirt with him.
And I don't know why… but suddenly I felt jealous.
To forget that feeling, I drank one glass of wine… then another… and another.
Before I realized it, I had already drunk four glasses of wine, and I was completely drunk.
Suddenly, he walked towards me.
Before I could understand what was happening, he held my waist and helped me stand up.
I was too drunk to even protest. My heels were hurting, so he took them in his hand and gently supported me as we walked out of the party hall.
Everyone around us was shocked.
My friends stared at us in surprise as he quietly took me toward the hotel room.
When we finally reached the hotel room, he gently opened the door and helped me walk inside.
I was still dizzy because of the wine. My head was spinning, and I could barely stand properly.
He slowly made me sit on the bed .
"Why did you drink so much?" he asked with a worried voice.
I looked at him with half-closed eyes and tried to smile.
"I don't know…" I murmured softly.
He sighed and brought a glass of water for me.
As he came closer, our eyes met again , and for a moment the room became completely silent…
The room was quiet.
I could hear only my heartbeat.
He sat beside me on the bed and looked at me with worried eyes
"You should rest," he said softly.
As I tried to stand, I lost my balance. Before I could fall, he quickly held my hand and pulled me closer.
For a moment, we were standing very close to each other.
I looked into his eyes, and my cheeks turned warm again.
"Why are you always like this around me?" he whispered quietly.
I didn't know the answer… but my heart was beating faster than ever.
The room became quiet.
He looked at me for a long moment. My cheeks were still warm, and my eyes felt heavy because of the wine.
Slowly, he leaned a little closer, as if he was about to kiss me.
But before anything could happen, my eyes suddenly closed. I had already fallen asleep.
He stopped immediately and looked at me softly.
A small smile appeared on his face.
"Not now," he whispered quietly.
"Only after our marriage… everything after that."
Then he gently covered me with a blanket and turned off the lights.
Chapter 2: The Morning After
The sunlight slowly entered the room through the window.
My head was still hurting from last night.
When I opened my eyes, I saw Abhi sitting on the chair near the bed, quietly looking at his phone.
"You're awake," he said softly.
I felt embarrassed remembering the party. "Did I cause any trouble last night?"
He smiled a little. "You were just drunk."
I sighed in relief, but suddenly I remembered something.
"Wait… Anwesha was flirting with you," I said, looking at him suspiciously.
He looked surprised. "So that's why you drank so much?"
I stayed silent.
He stood up and walked closer to me.
"Were you jealous?" he asked with a small teasing smile.
My face turned red immediately. "Of course not!"
But before I could say anything more, his phone rang suddenly.
He answered the call, and his expression changed.
"What?" he said seriously.
After a moment he ended the call and looked at me.
"Our parents know about last night," he said quietly.
My heart started beating fast.
"And they think… we should get married."
I stared at him in complete shock.
Chapter 3: The Engagement Chaos
The engagement hall was beautifully decorated with lights and flowers.
Everyone looked happy and excited. Our families were talking and laughing while waiting for the ring ceremony to begin.
I stood beside Abhi, trying to calm my nervous heart.
Everything was happening so fast.
Just when the ceremony was about to start, a loud voice suddenly echoed in the hall.
"Stop this engagement!"
Everyone turned around in shock.
It was Anisha.
She walked forward angrily and looked directly at Abhi.
"How can you marry her like this?" she said loudly. "You told me you loved me!"
People in the hall started whispering in surprise.
I looked at Abhi, confused and hurt.
Abhi's face became serious.
"That's not true," he said firmly.
Anisha laughed sarcastically.
"Oh really? Then tell everyone where you were last night," she challenged him.
The hall became completely silent.
Abhi didn't look nervous at all.
Instead, he calmly turned toward me and held my hand.
"Yes, I will tell everyone," he said.
"I was with my fiancée last night."
Everyone gasped in shock.
Anisha frowned angrily. "What?"
Abhi looked straight at her and spoke clearly.
"I was with Aarohi last night… the same girl I am getting engaged to today."
My heart started beating faster as everyone stared at us.
Anisha looked furious and embarrassed at the same time.
"This isn't over," she said angrily before turning and walking out of the hall.
Slowly, the hall became quiet again.
People began talking softly, and the ceremony continued.
But my mind was full of questions.
Why did Abhi say that so confidently?
As I looked around, I noticed Abhi standing a little far away, checking his phone.
For a moment, a small smile appeared on his face… as if everything was going exactly the way he wanted.
My heart suddenly felt uneasy.
What is he hiding from me?
Chapter 4: The Engagement Kiss
The night had become quiet after the engagement ceremony.
Most of the guests had already left, and the hall was almost empty.
I stood on the balcony, looking at the lights of the city.
Suddenly, I felt someone standing behind me.
It was Abhi.
He walked closer and gently held my hand.
My heart started beating faster.
"Aarohi," he said softly.
Before I could say anything, he slowly leaned closer and kissed me.
For a moment, I was completely shocked.
When he moved back, a small smile appeared on his face.
"Relax," he said teasingly.
My cheeks were still warm after the kiss.
I stood there quietly, trying to understand what had just happened.
Abhi looked at me for a moment and then smiled slightly.
"Good night, Aarohi," he said softly.
Before leaving, he gently touched my head and walked away.
I watched him disappear down the hallway, my heart still beating fast.
But just then, I noticed something strange.
Abhi had left his phone on the table near the balcony.
The screen suddenly lit up.
For a moment, I saw something on the screen… something that made me freeze.
It was an old photo.
A photo of me from our school days.
And under the picture, there was a folder name:
"Aarohi "
My heart skipped a beat.
Why would he keep something like this?
And how long had it been there?t the engagement kiss."
My cheeks turned red immediately.
"Abhi!" I said, feeling embarrassed.
He laughed quietly while looking at me.
But deep inside, my heart was beating faster than ever.
Chapter 5: The Hidden Feelings
My heart was still beating fast as I looked at Abhi's phone.
The photo on the screen was from our school days.
I was laughing with my friends in the picture… but I didn't even remember anyone taking it.
Under the photo, there was a folder named "Aarohi ".
Before I could look any further, I suddenly heard footsteps.
I quickly put the phone back on the table.
Abhi returned to the balcony.
"Did you see my phone?" he asked casually.
I tried to act normal. "It was just here."
He picked it up and looked at me for a moment, as if he was trying to understand something.
"Good night, Aarohi," he said softly before walking away.
But that night, I couldn't sleep.
Why would he keep my old photo like that?
The next morning, another surprise was waiting for me.
Both our families had gathered in the living room.
"Aarohi," my mother said with a bright smile, "until the wedding, you will stay at Abhi's house."
My eyes widened in shock.
Later that evening, I arrived at Abhi's house with my suitcase.
Standing at the entrance, I felt nervous.
Abhi opened the door and looked at me with a teasing smile.
"Welcome home, Aarohi," he said softly.
Before I could reply, he suddenly stepped closer.
And before I understood what was happening, he gently kissed me.
My eyes widened in shock.
"Abhi!" I said, completely embarrassed.
He smiled playfully.
"What?" he said calmly. "It's just a welcome kiss."
My heart was beating faster than ever as I walked inside the house.
Something told me that living with Abhi was going to change everything.
Chapter 6: The Secret Diary
Living in Abhi's house felt strange at first.
Everything was new, and I was still getting used to it.
One afternoon, I was looking for a book to read.
While searching the shelf in Abhi's study room, something suddenly fell to the floor.
It was a small brown diary.
Curious, I picked it up.
When I opened it, my heart almost stopped.
On the first page, there was a sentence written neatly:
"The day I realized I was in love with Aarohi."
My eyes widened in shock.
I slowly turned the pages.
Every page had something about me.
My smile… my laugh… even small moments from our school days.
He had written everything.
"How long has he felt this way?" I whispered softly.
Just then, the doorbell rang loudly.
I quickly closed the diary and went downstairs.
When I opened the door, I froze.
It was Anisha.
She stood there with an angry expression.
"So this is where you're living now," she said coldly.
I didn't know what to say.
But suddenly, Abhi came from behind me.
His face became serious the moment he saw her.
"What are you doing here, Anisha?" he asked.
She smiled slightly.
"Oh, nothing," she said calmly.
"I just came to tell Aarohi the truth about you."
Chapter 7: The Hidden Plan
Anisha stood in front of us with a confident smile.
"I came to tell her the truth about you," she said.
Aarohi looked at me nervously.
I took a deep breath.
"Yes," I said calmly. "There is a truth."
Everyone became silent.
"I told your parents about that night at the hotel," I continued.
Aarohi's eyes widened in shock.
"I did it because I didn't want to lose you," I said honestly.
"If I hadn't acted, our families would never have agreed to this marriage."
Anisha laughed. "So you admit it! You planned everything!"
I looked at her seriously.
"Yes," I replied. "Because I love her."
The room became completely quiet.
Aarohi stared at me, her heart full of confusion.
I stepped closer to her.
"I didn't force you," I said softly. "I just created the situation so destiny could bring us together."
For the first time, I saw tears in her eyes.
But this time… they were not of anger.
They were of emotion.
Chapter 8: His Jealous Heart
After the truth was revealed, everything slowly became normal again.
But something inside Abhi had changed.
One evening, Aarohi was talking happily with her childhood friend in the living room. She was laughing freely, and her smile looked beautiful.
Abhi was standing near the staircase.
He was watching them silently. 👀
The way the boy was talking to Aarohi… the way he made her laugh…
Abhi's jaw tightened.
He walked closer.
"Aarohi," he called in a calm voice.
She turned and smiled. "Yes?"
Abhi looked at the boy for a second and then back at her.
"Can I talk to you for a moment?"
She nodded and followed him to the balcony.
Once they were alone, Abhi crossed his arms.
"Who is he?" he asked quietly.
"A friend," she replied innocently.
Abhi stayed silent.
But his eyes showed something different.
Jealousy.
"Aarohi," he said softly, stepping closer, "I don't like seeing you laugh like that with someone else."
She was surprised.
"Why?" she asked.
He looked directly into her eyes.
"Because you are mine."
Abhi looked at Aarohi with deep emotions in his eyes.
The jealousy in his heart slowly turned into love.
"Aarohi…" he whispered.
She stood still, her heart beating fast.
Without saying anything more, Abhi gently held her hand.
The world around them felt quiet.
He leaned forward slowly…
And gave her a soft, emotional kiss.
It was quite of long time , but full of feelings.
When they separated, both of them were slightly breathless.
Abhi smiled softly.
"This is not just jealousy," he said. "This is love."
Aarohi looked at him, surprised… but happy.
Abhi had just stepped back after the gentle kiss.
Aarohi looked at him, her cheeks slightly red.
For a moment, she didn't say anything.
Then she slowly smiled.
This time, she moved closer on her own.
"Abhi…" she whispered softly.
Before he could react, she gently held his collar and kissed him back.
It was not rushed.
It was simple… but full of emotions.
When they separated, both were smiling shyly.
Aarohi looked into his eyes.
"I understand now," she said quietly.
Abhi's heart felt lighter than ever.
Chapter 9: A New Beginning… Or A New Problem?
After that emotional moment, everything felt different between us.
Abhi and I were no longer just pretending.
We were slowly becoming real.
The next morning, I woke up early.
The house was quiet.
I walked into the living room and saw Abhi sitting on the sofa, reading some documents.
He looked serious… but handsome as always.
When he saw me, his expression softened.
"Good morning," he said.
I smiled shyly.
Just then, the doorbell rang.
Abhi went to open the door.
And my heart stopped for a second.
It was Anisha.
She was holding an envelope in her hand.
"I have proof," she said confidently.
Abhi frowned.
"What proof?"
Anisha looked directly at me.
"Proof that your love story is not as simple as you think."
Silence filled the room.
Abhi stood beside me protectively.
And for the first time… I felt that our real battle was just beginning.
Chapter 10: The Proof
Anisha stood in the middle of the room holding her phone.
"I have proof that Abhi planned everything," she said loudly.
She showed a screenshot of messages.
It looked like Abhi had told someone about the hotel incident.
Aarohi's heart started beating fast.
Anisha continued, "He intentionally informed your parents so that they would force this marriage."
The room became silent.
Everyone looked at Abhi.
For a moment, he didn't speak.
Then he calmly took the phone.
"Yes," he said.
Aarohi's eyes filled with tears.
"Yes, I did plan it."
Anisha smiled proudly.
But Abhi looked at Aarohi with deep emotion.
"I did it because I love her," he said softly.
"I was afraid I would lose her forever. So I created the situation to bring our families together."
The room became quiet again.
Aarohi slowly understood the truth.
This was not manipulation.
It was love.
And Anisha's confident smile slowly disappeared.
Chapter 11: The Realization
After the truth was revealed, the house felt calmer.
Anisha had left angrily.
But inside my heart, many feelings were still confused.
I looked at Abhi.
He was standing near the window, quietly watching the sunset.
I walked slowly toward him.
"Why didn't you tell me before?" I asked softly.
Abhi turned to me.
"I was afraid," he replied honestly. "I thought you would hate me if you knew I planned everything."
My eyes softened.
"You should have trusted me," I said.
He stepped closer.
"I trust you now," he said gently. "More than anything."
There was silence between us.
Not awkward.
But peaceful.
Then Abhi held my hands.
"This marriage started as a plan," he said.
"But now… I want it to be real."
My heart felt warm.
For the first time, I smiled without fear.
Maybe this wasn't just a contract anymore.
Maybe it was the beginning of something true.
Chapter 12: Wedding Preparations
After many emotions and misunderstandings, our families finally decided one thing —
The wedding would happen soon.
The house was full of excitement.
Relatives were coming.
Plans were being made.
Shopping lists were everywhere.
But for me… everything felt new.
Abhi and I were no longer strangers living under the same roof.
Now, we were slowly becoming a real couple.
One evening, we went together to choose wedding clothes.
While I was looking at dresses, Abhi quietly stood behind me.
"You should try the red one," he said softly.
I turned and looked at him.
"Why red?"
He smiled gently.
"Because it will suit you… and because I like seeing you happy."
My cheeks turned slightly red.
Later that day, during a family discussion, someone mentioned Anisha.
The room became silent.
But Abhi held my hand under the table.
This small gesture gave me strength.
That night, while walking in the garden, I asked him,
"Are you sure about this marriage?"
Abhi stopped walking.
He looked at me seriously.
"I was sure from the moment I realized I love you," he said.
The wind was soft.
The stars were shining.
For the first time, I felt that this marriage was not a contract anymore.
It was becoming destiny.
Chapter 13: The Final Attack
The wedding date was getting closer.
Everything seemed perfect… but I had a strange feeling.
One evening, just before the engagement ceremony rehearsal, Anisha returned.
This time, she was not angry.
She was calm.
And that made it more dangerous.
She walked into the house and said,
"I don't want to fight anymore."
Everyone was surprised.
She looked at Abhi and said,
"I only want the truth to be heard."
Then she took out some old documents.
"These show that Abhi planned the hotel situation carefully," she said.
The room became silent again.
My heart started beating fast.
But this time, Abhi did not look nervous.
He stepped forward.
"Yes," he said clearly.
"I planned it."
Anisha smiled slightly.
But Abhi continued,
"Because I loved Aarohi. And I was afraid to lose her."
He turned toward me.
"I chose love over fear."
The room was quiet.
Anisha's confident expression slowly disappeared.
Because this time… her plan was not working.
And for the first time, she realized something.
Abhi was not going to leave Aarohi — no matter what.
Chapter 14: The Truth of Love
Finally, the wedding day arrived.
The house was beautifully decorated with flowers.
Everyone was smiling.
But my heart was beating fast.
This was no longer a contract marriage.
This was something real.
Before the ceremony started, Abhi called everyone to gather.
"I want to say something," he announced.
The room became silent.
He walked toward me and held both my hands.
"I made mistakes," he said honestly.
"I planned things in the beginning because I was afraid."
He paused and looked into my eyes.
"But today, I don't want fear. I want truth."
Everyone was listening carefully.
"I have loved Aarohi since our school days," he confessed.
"I never had the courage to tell her. So I created situations that would keep her close to me."
My eyes became moist.
He continued softly,
"This marriage started as a plan. But now… it is my dream."
The room became emotional.
Even my parents were smiling with tears in their eyes.
Abhi gently asked me,
"Aarohi, will you marry me again — this time with love?"
I smiled.
"Yes," I said softly.
Not because of pressure.
Not because of contract.
But because of love.
And in front of everyone, our story became real.
Anisha stood quietly in the corner.
For the first time, she had no words.
Because true love had won.
Chapter 15: The Ending of Fear, The Beginning of Love
The wedding was complete.
All misunderstandings were finally over.
Anisha had accepted the truth and left peacefully.
The contract marriage was no longer a secret plan.
It had become real love.
That night, the house was quiet.
Abhi and I sat together on the balcony under the stars.
No drama.
No lies.
No fear.
Only honesty.
Abhi looked at me and said,
"From now on, there are no secrets between us."
I smiled.
"For the first time, I feel safe," I replied.
He gently held my hand.
"This story started with confusion," he said softly.
"But it will continue with trust."
We both knew that our journey was just beginning.
Not as a contract couple.
But as true partners in life.
And that was our happy beginning .
And with that promise…
Season 1 ended — with love, growth, and hope.