Neil Ahuja: 26 year old, The Ceo of Ahuja Height He was composed, calm, and a total introvert. With a height of 6'1 and the mole above his lips with a sculpted jaw and body, he can make any girl go weak on their knees.

Anusha Sinha/Ahuja: 23-year old Neil's wife. She is working for Sinha's dad's company. Her work comes first; she doesn't give a damn about any relationship when it comes to work. She is bold, beautiful, and confident.

Ahuja Heights' leader Neil's dad lives in Jaipur with his family and wife. and is handling the business from there only.

Lekha Ahuja: Neil's mom is a cruel lady, selfish and money-minded. She loves her babies and family very much.

Priyank Ahuja: 22-year old Neil's younger brother, an example of a rich, spoilt brat and playboy... changes girls' clothes, lives in Mumbai with Neil.

Brinda Iyer : a single mother.. she is a maid in Ahuja's haveli (palace).. She loves her daughter Sharanya very much, and always tried to give her a good life and fulfil all her needs. She is suffering from a brain tumor.

Sharanya Iyer just turned 18. She is cute, bubbly, and talkative. She knows how to make others smile. She adores her mother and wishes to provide her with a lavish lifestyle.

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She came out of her small house with her hair tied in a loose bun, her hair strands dancing on her glowing face. She ran behind the small babies, playing with them; her anklet made soothing sounds.

She laughed and giggled as she played with them, and her mother approached her, slapping her on the back of the head as she saw her acting like a child.

Her mother tapped her on the shoulder.She turned and pouted, trying to melt her mother.

"What is this?" Brinda scolded you. I told you not to play with kids. You aren't a child anymore. You've grown up now. "

"Ohh Amma, chill I was just playing, I didn't commit any crime, "she answered, giggling.

Brinda held her arm and dragged her inside their house, locking the door behind her.

"What is this, huh? Don't you know how to drape a scarf?Listen, Sharanya, leave this carefree attitude of yours."

"We aren't like those rich people; we are poor," her mother said angrily.

"Ufff my maa, everything is fine," she said, hugging her mother.

"Accha okay, tell me, did you take your medicine?" She questioned her mother, but she didn't answer.

"Ohh maa, how can you be so careless? You never take care of yourself. " Sharanya frowned, slapping her forehead and taking out her medicine.

Her mother smiled, seeing her concern. "Have this," Sharanya said, handing her a medicine and a glass of water.

"It's not needed."

" I am going to die anyway, "her mother said.

Don't you dare say that, OK? "You'll be fine; we'll go to Mumbai for your treatment," she assured her mother.

"We don't have any money." I am just a normal servant in Haveli and---" Sharanya cut her off.

"Sshhh, don't take tension, everything will be alright. "I'll take care of the money," she said, "and you rest."

"No, sharanya, it's not time to rest; I have to go to Haveli; so many things are left there, and even today Neil baba is coming," her mother said, quickly shaking her head.

"Maa, I'll do your work today. You rest please," she said in a concerned voice.

"No sharanya I have to go. I just took some medicine. I am fine," her mother said.

"Don't even use those words, you will be fine"

Sharanya said, and her mother nodded, knowing that arguing with Sharanya was a waste of time and that she would never win against her.

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The whole haveli (Palace) was decorated beautifully and the hustle and bustle was going on. why not? Their son, their pride was coming back today after one year. He lives in Mumbai with his wife and today they were coming back to enjoy the wedding.

Sharanya was doing her work silently when she heard the gossiping of other girls.

"You know what I mean." Did you see Neil Ahuja's Instagram feed?"

A group of girls from a well-known, reputed family were talking with each other, or you could say, gossiping about Neil.

Ignoring that she started doing her work, that she also had a teeny-weeny crush on Neil. Is that not wrong? A girl or boy can have a crush on any celebrity, whether he/she is married or not.

"Sharanya Lekha Mom has called you in her room," the other maid informed her, making her confused.

"Me?" she asked, unsure.

The other servant walked away, nodding her head.

She took a deep breath, adjusting her dup pata as she went up to Neon Ida's room.

As soon as she knocked on the door, she heard her say, "Come in."

She stepped inside, fiddling with her dupatta, staring at the luxurious tiled floor.

"Sharanya!" she looked up, hearing Lekha's voice.

"Your mother is suffering from a brain tumour. Am I right? " Lekha inquired, and she nodded.

Sharanya's lips curled into a peaceful and innocent smile as soon as those words left her mouth.

"But I have one condition," Lekha said, and she looked at her with a questioning look.

I am ready to do anything, mom. I'll do work on my mother's behalf. "I'll pay you back everything," Sharanya said, and Lekha chuckled, getting up from the couch.

"Naahh, you don't have to pay me anything back," she said abruptly, and Sharanya's eyes widened.

"Th.." she questioned, stuttering.

"You have to marry Neil." Hearing her utter those words, Sharanya moved two steps back.

She thought she had heard something wrong.

"H..huh," she uttered in disbelief.

"You aren't deaf sharanya I said, "If you want to save your mother, then you have to marry my son," Lekha said again. I will provide you with all the luxuries and you will get admission to one of the best colleges in Mumbai.

"He... he is already married," she said in a whisper, but it was enough for Lekha to hear.

"That's none of your concern. You can be HIS SECRET WIFE and it will be a secret, "Lekha said, and Sharanya shook her head in no

Sharanya ran out of the room, whispering, "I can't."

Sharanya's pov.

What the hell was that? How could she have just ordered me to marry Neil? He was already married, and it's illegal. Okay, okay, okay, calm down, Sharanya. You were here to do work. Just do that and leave this palace as soon as possible.

My eyes travelled to my mother, as she was doing her work silently, and tears made their way from my eyes. Why was our fate so cruel to us? Why can't I give her the happiness she deserves? She was sick and suffering from a deadly disease, but she was still working.

God, please help us!

"He is here, he is here," I heard everyone say, as they ran towards the main door.

The billionaire Neil Ahuja was here.

The part of me wanted to see his face! I mean, why not? He was hot!! I did stalk him a few times on his social media profile.

I walked towards the door, standing in the middle of the crowd. Damn, why were they all so excited? These girls were really pushing me.

The chauffeur opened the door to his car and stepped out. Buttoning his blazer, the sunlight directly fell on his face, making it glow more and making his lips shine. Damn, his lips were more pink than mine. I couldn't see his eyes as he was wearing sunglasses and the earpods were in his ears. He seemed irritated at seeing everyone.

And then she came out, I mean, his wife. She was wearing a saree, the designer one. She clutched Neil's arm, which he jerked. Oh mine, what was that? No one noticed it, but I did.

Lekha mam did their aarti and they stepped in. His branded shoes made sounds as he walked inside, opening his sunglasses.

"Neil, my child, I've missed you so much." Lekha mam hugged him and he hugged her back.

"Sharanya, go to the kitchen and arrange refreshments for Neil and Anusha," she said, and I nodded and went to the kitchen, where the other servant girls my age were gossiping about Neil.

Without caring about all this, I started preparing the refreshments with the help of my mama.

I placed everything on the table and brought a glass of juice to Mrs. Ahuja and was about to pass it to Mr. Ahuja, but my foot tucked in my long skirt and my eyes widened in horror. I didn't want to fall on his branded pants, but before that, he placed his hand on mine, preventing it from falling.

I shivered just at the mere touch of his hand, and I don't know why.

I heard him speak in his hard and cold tone as he took the glass from my hand. I moved back, straightening myself, murmuring "sorry."

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At night

"Come in," she said from inside as he knocked on the door.

"Yeah, mom, you called?" It was Neil, as he stepped inside Lekha's room.

"Yeah, come sit here," she said, pointing towards the couch.

He sat and looked at her with a questioning look.

"How's business going in Mumbai?" She questioned

"Everything is fine," he answered.

"Neil, I want you to fulfil my one wish!! Will you do it for me? " His eyes shot up at her question.

"I can do anything for you, mom; just order," he replied.

"I want you to marry, Sharanya," she said, looking at him with a serious expression.

"Sharanya that little girl?" He asked, and his mother nodded.

"What the fuck you are saying, mom? I am already married and they still want me to marry that little girl! Like, are you out of your mind? " He freaked out.

"Watch your tongue, Neil." Her voice was stern, and he shook his head in disbelief.

"You just said you are ready to fulfil my wish," she said, and he let out a frustrated sigh.

"It's illegal, mom, and I don't want to destroy her life," he said, looking at her.

"Neil, it will be a secret," Lekha said, trying to make him understand.

"Why, mom? Like, why do you want me to marry her? I am already married. Why can't you understand? " This time Neil shouted.

"Don't you dare raise your voice in front of me, Mr. Neil Ahuja," Lekha, too, shouted. "And I think you are forgetting who you are." He reminded him, and his palm curled into a fist.

"Sorry," he mumbled, controlling his anger.

"Neil, you have to say yes. You don't have any other option," she said, and he looked down, shaking his head.

"Baccha (child), don't worry, it will be a secret between you and Sharanya, just say yes," Lekha said softly this time.

"I want to talk to her once. If she says no, then I won't marry her." He said, being helpless, and somewhat knowing she would be going to say no, which he couldn't.

"Sure, you can talk with her tomorrow as it's pretty late." He nodded and walked out of her room, leaving a smirking Lekha behind.

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"Sharanya Neil, sir, has summoned you to the terrace."One butler informed me, as I was busy doing work on my mother's behalf, that she was not fine with her nose bleed in the morning, which freaked me out.

Nodding, I went upstairs, clutching the side of my skirt.

Okay, Sharanya, you can do it. Taking a deep breath, I stepped inside the terrace. I was hell-nervous as well as scared.

I discovered him standing aimlessly staring in a particular direction, his back to me.He was wearing track pants and a fitted shirt; his muscles popped out, giving a sexy view.

I cleared my throat and he turned towards me. I'd faint just from his appearance and aura.His messy hairs spread on his forehead and his sharp nose, and of course his pink lips, which I was jealous of, and that mole above his lips and also on the side of his neck.

Damn Sharanya Control yourself.

"Sir, you..." called out. I asked, stuttering.

"Sit," he said, pointing towards the opposite chair. I sat, and he sat opposite me.

I looked down, rubbing my sweaty palms as I was getting nervous in front of him.

"So your mother told you to marry me, huh?"He asked, and my eyes shot up as I looked at him, then looked down, nodding my head.

"Sir, you...called?". I asked, stuttering.

"Sit," he said, pointing towards the opposite chair. I sat, and he sat opposite to me.

I looked down, rubbing my sweaty palms as I was getting nervous in front of him.

"So your mother told you to marry me, huh?" He asked, and my eyes shot up as I looked at him, then looked down, nodding my head.

"So what is your decision?" He asked, and I still looked down, rubbing my sweaty palms.

His hard voice and his glare at me were making me nervous.

"Sharanya, you don't need to get scared of me. I won't eat you," he said, and my eyes shot up at his handsome face.

He said to me, "Take a deep breath and calm yourself," and after taking a deep breath, I started ranting. God help me in my mind.

"My mom is forcing you, right? There are some other reasons. " He still questioned me. I was tongue-tied. I fisted the side of my skirt and stood up, trying to gather some confidence.

I have to do this for Maa.

"No.. no one is for..cing me.. sir, I am ready for this marriage." I said, stuttering a little bit while his expression was worth watching.

I had to do this after what had happened in the morning.

"Huh what?" He also got up from his seat, and my heartbeat quickened as he took two steps towards me.

"I know you are lying. Listen, sharanya, if there is any problem, then tell me. I'll help you. You don't need to do this forced marriage I discovered you excelled in your 12th exam and desired to study in a good college; I will assist you in gaining admission to one of the best colleges. Don't ruin your life like this," he advised. I could feel the honesty in his tone while I tried hard not to cry in front of him.

"At the very least say something," he grumbled.

I gulped the lump which had formed in my throat, and looked at him. "You don't need to take tension about me, sir. I am ready for this marriage. If you don't want to marry me, then you can say no to lekha mam." I said in a go and turned to leave, but he was fast. He caught my wrists, jerking me towards himself.

"You are spoiling your life in your own hands, Sharanya," he said while I was struggling to remove my hand from his clutches.

"Leave me," I said, but his hold tightened around my wrist.

Damn, it was so painful it would surely leave marks.

"Let go of my hand", this time I shouted. "If you are having a problem marrying me, then just go and say this to your mom about it because I don't have any problem marrying you." Wow, from where I got this courage to shout at him..he was shocked and his grip loosened around my wrist. Run Sharanya Run.

I ran out of the terrace, crossing the staircase. I ran out of the store and straight away went to my small home.

I was done with all this. I need to calm myself down first.

Why this complicated life, God?

"Sharanya baby, are you home?" I heard mom's voice. She was sitting on the bed silently.

"Are you fine? Is your head aching anymore? " I asked, cupping her cheeks.

"I am fine. Sit with me for a while," she said, and I nodded, sitting beside her.

"Are you sure about your decision?" She asked me

"I am 100% sure, mom," I said with a fake smile plastered on my face.

"Don't do this for me, Sharu.. don't ruin your life," mom said, her eyes welling up."You have so many dreams, Baccha, please don't destroy everything for me."

"Mom, don't cry, please, it's not good for your health," I said, wiping her tears.

I tried to sound enthusiastic.

"From when you started thinking about a luxurious life and luxury things, Sharanya, stop lying to me. I am your mother." she scolded.

"Ughh maa, leave all this, I am so hungry. Let's have lunch," I said, trying to divert the topic.

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It's already 1.am night. I tried to sleep, but sleep was far away from my eyes. I said yes to this marriage. I knew this marriage would be my destruction. I was helpless. Now Neil would hate me or more than hate me.

Yesterday I was sure in my decision that I wouldn't be going to marry him, but today everything changed.

Flashback..

I came out after taking a shower and started wiping my hair, humming softly. Mom went out to buy some groceries.

Just then, I heard a knock on the door. I opened the door to find Lekha ma'am.

When I said, "Mam..you're" seeing her, I became nervous.

"At least let me in," she said, and it gave her the place to step in.

"You don't want to marry Neil because he is already married, right?" She asked, and I looked here and there.

"Here, see this," she said, and handed me a few papers.

My eyes widened as it was the divorce papers of Neil Sir and his wife, and it already had their sign.

"I made them sign it, though they didn't know about it," she said, and I looked at her.

Sharanya, you just have to marry him and nothing else. You'll be getting all the luxury and everything, but this marriage will be a secret, "she said," and I still shook my head no.

"Why are you doing this, mam? "They didn't even know that you made them sign these papers," I muttered.

"What is your problem, Sharanya?" "Lekha mam said, and before I could respond, Mama intervened."

"Lekha mam you here." Mama was amused, seeing her. I took the carry bags from mama's hand and placed them aside.

Lekha ma'am told Maa that she wanted me to marry Neil, sir, and then I heard Ma's painful voice as she sat on the bed, clutching her head.

"Maa maa, what happened?" I asked, and she looked up, making my eyes widen as her nose was bleeding.

I quickly took the handkerchief off and wiped the blood, and she passed out.

Shit, now what to do?

God help me.

"Maa, wakeup maa." I patted her cheeks, but she didn't reply.

I sprinkled some water on her eyes; still she didn't respond.

"I will help her Lekha Mam said, "Just say yes, she will be fine. I will do her treatment in one of the best hospitals."

"I don't need your help," I said to her, and picked up my phone to call the doctor.

"No doctors will help you," Lekha Mam said, smirking.

I called the doctor, and as she said, no one was ready to come and check on my mama.

"Say yes, Sharanya, if you want to save your mother," Mom said again.

Now I have no choice left. I had to say yes if I wanted to save my mother.

"I am ready for it," I said, and tears escaped from my eyes.