Saanjh Ke Baad

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Summary

Meher sat on the edge of the bed, her back to Arhan. The room was silent except for the low hum of the AC. Her fingers trembled slightly as she took off her bangles. She hadn't cried when the doctor said it. But now, in the privacy of their room, everything felt real. "Meher..." Arhan's voice was quiet, almost hesitant. She didn't reply. He moved closer, sitting beside her, leaving a respectful distance. "I shouldn't have raised my voice earlier. I... I was frustrated, not with you. The surgery failed. I failed. And then... when I saw you in pain-" "You didn't even look at me properly, Arhan," Meher whispered, her voice cracking. "I didn't expect much, but... a little warmth?" Arhan clenched his fists. He had always prided himself on being composed, rational. But Meher's words struck something deeper. He turned to her slowly and took her hand. "I was scared too. That I'd lose you, or that you'd hate me for not being there during ....... I didn't know how to process it all." Meher finally looked up, tears glistening in her eyes. Arhan leaned forward and gently kissed her forehead. "I'm with you now. Every step. Every pain. No more silence, okay?" She rested her head on his shoulder, and he wrapped his arm around her, pulling her close for the first time-not as husband and wife by name, but by heart. Outside, the world moved on. But inside that room, something changed..

Genre
Romance
Author
Rakshita
Status
Ongoing
Chapters
2
Rating
n/a
Age Rating
18+

《 Introduction 》

⭐️ Main Characters:

Dr. Arhan Singh Rathore

(Age: 27)

A brilliant and dedicated surgeon.

Calm, introverted, and emotionally guarded in the beginning.

Comes from a traditional family but rebels quietly against his father's expectations.

Has a strained relationship with his father, but is very close to Chhote Papa, who always supported his dream of medicine.

Meher Arhan Singh Rathore

(Age: 25)

Soft-spoken, resilient, and emotionally strong despite her vulnerability.

Comes from a conservative background, married Arhan through arrangement.

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🏡 Rathore Family:

Mr. Vikram Singh Rathore (Arhan's Father)

Rigid, disciplined, and patriarchal.

Disapproved of Arhan becoming a doctor; wanted him to handle the family business.

Shares a tense, bitter relationship with Arhan.

Doesn't express love openly but is silently proud of his son's success later in the story.

Mrs. Renu Rathore (Arhan's Mother)

Strict and emotionally distant from Meher



Chhote Papa (Rajeev Singh Rathore)

Younger brother of Arhan's father.

Wise, kind-hearted, and liberal-minded.

Supported Arhan in pursuing medicine.

Acts like a father figure to both Arhan and Raghav.

Believes in emotional support over societal expectations.


Chhoti Maa (Sunita Rathore)

Soft, nurturing, and Meher's biggest support system in the family.

Treats Meher like her own daughter.

Acts as the emotional glue of the family.


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👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 Extended Characters:

Raghav Singh Rathore

(Age: 26)

Arhan's cousin (Chhote Papa's son).

Fun-loving, modern-minded, very close to Meher like a younger brother.

Diya Raghav Rathore (Age - 26 )

Raghav's wife.

Confident, cheerful

Shares a sweet friendship with Meher.

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