Unexpected Love ✅

Chapter 1

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(Now back to the story!)

Characters

The female squad and her family:-

Tara Malhotra

26-year-old IT professional;Over-pampered and overprotected since she is the only child in the family

Tara's dad

Engineer by profession;Working in Mumbai;Slightly strict father and very protective of Tara

Tara's mom

Home maker; Peacemaker between Tara and her dad, in times of their disagreements or stupid fights

Tara's grandmother- Passed away from breast cancer, three years ago

Tara's grandfather- Died last year, due to Covid

Manav

Tara's best friend since second year of engineering college and her trusted right hand man;Lets Tara rant, whine and chew his ears (and also does the same);Protective of her like her elder brother

The male gang and his family

Sidharth

29-year-old doctor;Eldest in his family

Dev

26-year-old professor;Sid's younger brother

Sid's dad - Accountant by profession

Sid's mother - Homemaker

Sid's grandfather - retired army man

Ravi

Sid's friend since third grade;Has been with him through good and bad times;Works as Chef at one of the reputed hotels;Deeply cares for his friend

Tara's POV

My best friend, Manav, has just come off back from a breakup with his college girlfriend of five years, who also happens to be our mutual friend, making things a little awkward. But, everyone knows my alliance lies with Manav. Yep, I am choosing my best friend over his girlfriend.

Some of his school friends (with whom I have a great ramp), Manav and I were in the cinema theatre waiting for the latest superhero movie to start, munching on some great over-priced popcorn. Did I mention how much I love this superhero? He's my all-time favourite. I would have definitely married the man, had he not been fictional.

Manav really needed a day out with his boys and me, after his breakup. And I am basically one of the boys. I am not just their friend, who just happens to be a girl. Nope. I am their bro. That's a whole new level of friendship and privilege.

And yes, I am the only girl in this squad. And yes, I am super single. Never had and have a boyfriend. I never tried and neither did anyone ask me. Never in my 25 years.

Do I wish that I have a boyfriend? Sometimes.

Am I happy that I am single? Yes. 100% Yes. Being in a relationship sucks. Exhibit A to prove my point - just look at Manav's relationship.

Everyone at my college assumed that me and Manav were dating, which was stupid. He's my best friend and has a girlfriend. Correction- Had a girlfriend. What is wrong with my friend honestly? Manav, at least in my eyes, is in the golden standard of men. I mean, I would date him, if only he was not my best friend.