Aryaman Srivastava, the sharp-witted son of a powerful and feared politician from Bihar, has spent his life navigating a world built on corruption, secrets, and influence. Tasked with managing his family's vast agricultural empire spread across the northeastern states, he believes he understands how power works. Then he meets Panthoibi. Brilliant, observant, and very intelligent, Panthoibi is a young woman from Manipur whose life takes a cruel turn, forcing her to work as a maid in the Srivastava household. She should have remained invisible. Instead, she becomes the one person Aryaman cannot ignore. What begins as an impossible attraction soon spirals into something far more dangerous. Bound together by a contract marriage neither of them truly wanted, Aryaman and Panthoibi find themselves trapped in a web of lies, political conspiracies, and long-buried secrets. But this is not a love story alone. A failed harvest. Mysterious attacks in the dead of night. Hidden enemies lurking behind friendly faces. Murders that seem unrelated...until they aren't. With every answer they uncover, another question emerges, pulling them deeper into a deadly game where trust is a luxury and betrayal can cost a life. Who is orchestrating the chaos from the shadows? As powerful politicians, ruthless businessmen, and dangerous criminals move their pieces across the board, Aryaman and Panthoibi must uncover the truth before they become the next victims. In a world where power decides justice and secrets are worth killing for, love may be the most dangerous risk of all.

"𝘼𝙚 𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙙𝙞𝙡 𝙢𝙪𝙗𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙠 𝙝𝙤, 𝙮𝙖𝙝𝙞 𝙩𝙤𝙝 𝙥𝙮𝙖𝙖𝙧 𝙝𝙖𝙞𝙣." PART 1 𝐘𝐮𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤 (17) -He thought he was 'too cool' to fall in love with someone. 𝐈𝐫𝐚 𝐃𝐢𝐰𝐚𝐧 (17) -And she thought she was 'too difficult' to fall in love with.

An Arranged Setup that Sparkled into a Love Story of Its Own. »»---♡---«« 'His nose is crooked!' 'I think he has some gray hair!' 'He looks too mature for his age!' 'Nah! He is seven years older than you!' 'One of his eyes seems smaller!' 'Don't you think he is smiling too much in this photo?' 'God! I wonder how, even after looking at hundreds of biodatas every day, none could catch my parents' attention. With every biodata they see, they manage to point out some flaw or another.' »»---♡---«« An Indian Arranged Marriage Story. Modern-day marriages are no cakewalk, and arranged marriages are certainly not. Set against an Indian backdrop, "Love Unrushed!" explores not only the complexities of an arranged marriage but also the pursuit of individual happiness within the confines of societal norms. If you are up for a simple and subtle blooming love story, ponder-worthy thoughts with social stigmas and taboos effortlessly slipped in here and there, and some real, relatable characters, then this story is definitely for you. You will find a part of Riya and Aditya hidden within you as they navigate their arranged marriage, unveiling the hidden layers of their personal and professional insecurities. There will be no unrealistic villains or overdramatic plots, but this story will undoubtedly highlight the true version of how marriages are arranged in India. Thus, this book tends toward a realistic portrayal with a touch of fiction. Please be kind. This book is under editing and the chapters with (•) are recently edited. Rest are in progress.