Introduction

Nrithi Ediga

Full-fledged empathetic, Mother Teresa-level kindness—always ready to help, even if it breaks her a little. Curious as fuck. Has different personalities for different settings (yes, she’s versatile like that). Selectively over-expressive. Absolutely hates sad ending stories.

Loves nature and cannot say no to ice cream—like, physically incapable. Only child, but raised right. Definitely not a spoilt brat. Doesn’t judge people at all (even when they deserve it). Sometimes, she’s way too good for her own good.

5'2, fair, black-brown hair, petite personality, deep black eyes that turn brown in the light—pretty, but don’t underestimate her.

Believes in God. Physically incapable of lying. Has one true friend—supportive, solid, and always there.

Kannadiga. Born in Mysore, brought up in Bangalore. Went from a quiet, timid kid to one of the most yapping people you’ll ever meet—and trust me, that transition is a whole story.

Old-school romantic stuck in a generation that doesn’t get it. Never been in a relationship, but still managed to give her heart to someone who couldn’t love her back. Classic. Broken? Yes. Beautiful and strong? Also yes. A corporate baddie? Absolutely Yes!

Fought (and still fights) depression and anxiety every single day—but losing isn’t an option. Passion for photography and HR? Unmatched. Loves playing badminton and basketball. Can scream for cricket matches, obsess over Wimbledon, and casually get into any sport.

Works as an HR in one of the top companies in the world. Life is finally stable… until she’s forced to work with someone she absolutely does not want to.

For her sanity.

And for her very old-school heart.

"If I hurt the person who hurt me, then there's no difference between me and that person"

"I'm backed by Karma. She will play her game and I'll watch her win"

"Questioning my descisions at work....bad move"

"You saw multiple possible ways to solve the problem but I have a overthinking analysis done.... You think you've done enough?"

"Love comes unannounced, hold it close till it lasts"

Rudransh Nayak

Charmer to the world, but a true businessman at heart and by mind. Just like his name, his temper has no boundaries. Hunts people down without remorse when needed—no hesitation, no guilt. Layered personality. Introvert. Doesn’t like talking much… in fact, his communication skills are basically at carrot level.

Struggles to identify his own emotions, but fearless when it comes to everything else. Lives for his freedom and has a very clear aversion to love and attachment. Relationships? Cringy, according to him.

Local at heart, classy to the world. Passionate about photography and badminton. Has his friends’ backs—always. Trusts only his people. Loves his family and close circle, even if he doesn’t say it out loud.

Carries his past like it’s a necessity, like something he refuses to put down. Fights his own demons every now and then—silently, because no one gets to see that side of him. Believes in God… but only to a certain extent. Pragmatic above everything.

6 ft tall, fair, well-built, black hair, black-brown eyes, and a well-maintained beard—effortlessly intimidating without even trying.

Hails from Shimogga but is settled in Bangalore.

Owns a company that’s about to merge with one of the top companies in the world. Life is normal, controlled… until one day he’s forced to work with someone he never wanted to think about again.

For everything he once felt. And everything he’s been running from ever since.

"Emotions make you weak. You feel? Get ready to be eaten alive"

"World is kinder to the heartless"

"Sweetheart, you don't question the one who created the game. You simply let him play you"

"I think you've forgotten that Rudransh Nayak only plays the game when the prize is already his"

"Love breaks you. Better to shut the door when it comes knocking at your door."

Their Aesthetics

" Love brings destruction"

"I hate you"

"Mine. Just Mine."

"You're the waves that carved this stone"

"You're my safe haven"

"My demons listen to her"

"Darkness ceased to exist cause of him"

" Stop following me like a lost puppy Mr Nayak"

" You're my only saviour Ms Nrithi "

" Arghhh you're impossible"

" Only for you, my sweetheart"

" Umm...stop"

" But your eyes say something else, Ithi"

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Tropes

She fell first but he had already fallen hard

Feels too much FL × Feels nothing at all ML

Empathetic × Cold-hearted

HR × VP

South Indians

Yearning

Yapper × Listener

Territorial FL × Overly territorial ML

College love

Office Romance

Friends and family

Hidden Identities

Kinky

Mature Romance

(Warnings to Mature contents will be definitely given. Words, dialogues, scenes if triggering kindly skip that part)