Shadows of a Forgotten Love (A Love Born Late. A Betrayal That Came Too Soon) - Chapter 1

 

Chapter 1: A Deal Called Marriage

"Love is just a word. Marriage is a responsibility."
That’s what Aditi Sharma had always believed. In her 26 years of life, she had never once fallen in love. For her, dreams were simple — take care of her parents, be independent, and live a peaceful life. Romance was just something from books and movies.

But her family had other plans. They wanted her to get married — to someone stable, someone from a good family, someone like Aditya Malhotra.

He was everything her parents could hope for — 32, rich, educated, decent-looking, and emotionally unavailable.

Because Aditya Malhotra had once been in love.

Deep, passionate, foolish love.
With Riya Mehra — a whirlwind of fire and ambition.
She left him for a career abroad and never looked back.

Now, three years later, Aditya said yes to marriage — not because he had healed, but because he was tired of being alone. And when he saw Aditi’s photo for the first time, he froze.

Those eyes. That gentle smile. That stillness.

She reminded him of Riya.

Not entirely. But enough to say yes.

The day they met for the first time was quiet.

Aditi wore a simple peach saree. She spoke calmly, maturely.
Aditya asked no personal questions. Only polite ones.
She asked one thing, though —

“Do you believe in love?”

He smiled faintly, “I did. Once.”

No sparks. No butterflies. Just silence.

And a week later, they were married.

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