Rishabh Khurana

Rishabh opened his eyes as the alarm blared beside his bed. It was 5:00 a.m. He sat up, rubbed the sleep from his eyes, and made his way to the bathroom. After brushing his teeth and taking a cold shower, he dressed in his workout gear, ready for the day.

Rishabh's apartment had a gym facility, so he didn't have to go far. He powered through a grueling workout, pushing his body to the limit. He was determined to be in the best shape possible—both physically and mentally.
By 7:30 a.m., Rishabh was back in his apartment, feeling invigorated and ready for the day. He quickly got dressed and headed to the dining table, where his grandmother was already seated for breakfast. Rishabh's mother's family lived in another house, and he only met them once a week. He hated them and avoided them as much as possible. However, his grandmother insisted on having a formal dinner with them every week, and he couldn't refuse her.
After having breakfast with his grandmother, Rishabh headed to the office. He arrived at 9:30 a.m., his usual time. Known for his rude and arrogant demeanor, he kept an emotional distance from everyone. His sole focus was the Khurana empire—nothing else mattered. He wrapped up work by 7:00 p.m. and met his friend Manish for dinner. Although they discussed business matters, Rishabh never engaged in personal conversations or light-hearted jokes. He had become a shell of his former self, no longer laughing or finding joy in life.

This routine had been Rishabh's life for the past few years. He was once a successful YouTuber and had even released a song. But because of his troubled past, he gave up on his dreams and focused solely on the Khurana empire. YouTube had become nothing more than a distant memory.

As Rishabh heads back to his apartment late at night, he can't help but feel a sense of emptiness. He knows he has shut himself off from the world, but he doesn't know how to let anyone in. His past has scarred him, and he has built walls around his heart to protect himself.

Aradhana Joshi 

Aradhana's alarm clock rang at 7:00 a.m. She groaned, turned it off, and snuggled deeper into her blankets. From the kitchen, her mother's voice echoed,
"Aradhana, it's time to wake up! You're going to be late for work!"

"Just two more minutes, Mom," Aradhana mumbled, her voice muffled by the pillow. "I was up late finishing my makeup assignments."

Her mother shook her head and muttered under her breath, "This girl will never change. Always full of excuses."

An hour and several snoozed alarms later, Aradhana finally dragged herself out of bed. She freshened up and joined her mother for breakfast.

As they ate, her mom couldn't resist teasing, "What will happen when you get married, Aradhana? Will you make your husband wait an hour every morning too?"

"Aradhana rolled her eyes and replied, "We'll see when the time comes, Mom. Let's not worry about that now."

By 10:00 a.m., she reached work. Aradhana loved her job as a makeup artist—it wasn't just work for her; it was her passion. With every brushstroke and blend, she brought smiles to her clients' faces.

During her lunch break, she called her best friend.

'Hey, Tanvi! How's your day going?' Aradhana asked as she sat down for her lunch break.
'It's been hectic, as always. How about you?' Tanvi replied.
Aradhana gave her a quick rundown of her day, and the two of them giggled and shared some gossip. After a brief 15-minute chat, Aradhana had to get back to work.
The day flew by, and before she knew it, it was 8:00 p.m. Aradhana packed up and headed home, feeling tired but satisfied with her work. As soon as she walked in, she saw her mother in the kitchen, cooking dinner.

"Hey, Mom! Need any help?" Aradhana asked, already knowing the answer.

Her mother smiled and replied, "No, dear. I'm almost done. Why don't you freshen up, and we'll have dinner together?"

After dinner, Aradhana helped her mother with the dishes before settling down to relax. She called Tanvi again and updated her on the day.

As she got ready for bed, her mother stepped into the room to say goodnight. Aradhana hugged her and said, "Thanks for always being there for me, Mom. I don't know what I'd do without you."

Her mother hugged her back with a gentle smile. "That's what mothers are for, dear. Now get some rest. You've got another busy day tomorrow."

Aradhana smiled, her heart full of gratitude for her mother's love and support. She lay down, already looking forward to tomorrow's adventures.

Will Aradhana break the wall that Rishabh has built around himself to protect his heart?

What is your first impression of Rishabh and Aradhana?

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