.The heavy red dress felt like chains wrapped around Nira's body.
Outside the bridal room, laughter and music filled the air, but inside, silence pressed against her chest. She stared at her reflection — a perfect bride with empty eyes.
Her phone vibrated.
Unknown Number:
"Remember, this marriage is just a contract. Don't expect anything more."
Her fingers froze.
So he finally texted.
The man she was about to marry… a stranger with a reputation colder than winter itself.
Nira typed back slowly.
"Good. I don't believe in love anyway."
She hit send, not realizing that one message would change everything.
A knock echoed on the door.
"Time to come out," someone said softly.
Nira stood up, her heartbeat uneven. As she stepped toward the hall, she didn't know she was walking into a story full of secrets, misunderstandings… and a love she never planned to feel.