MAQAAM
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  • Reads 23,256
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  • Parts 13
  • Time 4h 31m
Complete, First published Mar 12, 2024
A short story defining the stages of love. 

Inara Khan was petulant: stubborn, short-tempered, blunt, and a middle child. She had her life planned until she stumbled on a betrayal by one she had never considered a possibility from. 

Life threw a curve ball to her in name of Rahil Sohail, a smart man who wasn't all smart when it came to his emotions. He was famous for less words, more glares, and definitely a straightforwardness she appreciated. 

He was considered to be less from others, disrespected for what he didn't have until he stood for her respect. 

For, respect was all she wanted. 
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Rahil Sohail had worked his entire life towards reaching his destiny, unknown to the said destiny being a mischief maker and the daughter of the man he had came to know at his weakest. 
This marriage was supposed to be a promise, an arrangement to honor his father's best friend until his daughter became more. 

She was a storm, brewing and ready to rearrange his entire life. 

Not that he would want her to stop. 

Start date: 21/03/2024
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