AINA : His Reluctant Bride

Degrees of Desire

Reyansh Malhotra, a 28-year-old mathematics professor is a stickler for discipline and punctuality, his grumpy demeanor a facade for his deep-seated love for his subject and his students' growth. Beneath the stern exterior is a man with a dry sense of humor and a passion for knowledge so fiery it could melt the coldest of hearts. He demands much but gives even more in the form of wisdom and guidance, making him a beloved, if somewhat feared, figure on campus. Noor Sharma, a 19-year-old college student whose heart is as bright as her name suggests. She's a fun-loving, clumsy optimist who finds joy in the simplest of things. Despite her occasional awkwardness, she embraces life with open arms. Her genuine warmth draws people to her, making friends wherever she goes. Her kindness and curiousity are boundless, and her laughter is a symphony that echoes through the hallowed halls of the academy. Their animosity towards each other was palpable, with heated debates and cutting remarks exchanged in every lecture. Despite their outward hostility, there was an underlying tension between them, a spark of curiosity that neither could explain. What has destiny planned for them? Will they be able to overcome their hatred and differences? There is only one thing that can answer all these questions and that's time.

ISHQ MUBARAK

Agastya Rajvansh is a 25 year old , 6'3" towering figure with a presence that demands respect and fear. His sharp, angular jawline and high cheekbones give him a commanding, almost statuesque appearance. His black eyes are dark and intense, often devoid of emotion, yet they seem to pierce through anyone who dares meet his gaze. A faint scar runs diagonally across his throat, a painful reminder of the dangers that come with his life in the underworld. He is a man of few words, preferring action over conversation. His silence often speaks louder than words, and his cold demeanor makes him seem untouchable. Arrogant and ruthlessly efficient, he has no room in his life for love or vulnerability. Beneath his hardened exterior, however, lies a complex man burdened by the choices he's made and the life he's trapped in. Though he hates the idea of love, meeting Inaya challenges everything he thought he believed about himself and the world. Inaya Qureshi, a 20 year old with 5'3" height is petite and delicate, with soft features that exude innocence and warmth. Her almond-shaped hazel eyes, though unseeing, are captivating, often gazing into the distance as if she's lost in her thoughts. Her skin is a smooth, sun-kissed golden tone. She is quiet and reserved, but her silence is not weakness-it's a reflection of her depth. She is thoughtful, empathetic, and finds joy in the small, beautiful things in life, like poetry and music. Her blindness has never been a limitation to her; instead, it has heightened her other senses and her ability to see people for who they truly are. Her love for poetry and music became her way of experiencing the world, offering her an escape from the constraints of her reality. Inaya's life changes dramatically when she crosses paths with Agastya, a man so different from her. Her innocence and purity challenge Agastya's darkness, but she also begins to see the beauty in the vulnerability he tries so hard to hide.