Wicked lessons
Ira Kapoor stood at the edge of the university campus, her heart pounding against her chest as the last rays of the sun dipped below the horizon. The buzz of the upcoming college fest echoed around her, but it was the constant, unshakable feeling in her chest that had her distracted. It had been months since she’d first crossed paths with Riaan Malhotra, her professor, her colleague, her... everything. Their bond had evolved in ways neither of them had ever expected, a mix of professionalism and undeniable chemistry that neither of them could ignore. They had crossed the line more times than they cared to admit, and though they tried to keep it under wraps, the world around them was starting to notice. Riaan Malhotra wasn’t just a professor. He was the kind of man who knew exactly what he wanted. And when it came to Ira, his focus was unwavering. What began as casual exchanges and fleeting touches had blossomed into something deeper, something real. But with that depth came complications—complications that neither of them were ready to face, even as the attraction between them grew stronger with every passing day. But college was only the beginning of their story. Between fest preparations, lectures, and the constant teasing of their friends and colleagues, Ira and Riaan would have to confront their growing feelings. Would they let the pressure of their roles at college, the judgment of their peers, and their own fears tear them apart? Or would they finally acknowledge what they couldn’t ignore any longer: that they were meant to be together? In a world of impossible expectations and hidden desires, Ira and Riaan would learn that sometimes, the heart doesn’t follow the rules. And when love defies all odds, it doesn’t ask for permission—it just takes what it wants.
