Romance fiction by Instagram star Prajakta Koli: Avani falls for Aman despite their differences

I got to the bookstore just in time to get a cup of coffee with Rhea before she left for her date.

“It’s not a date, Ani!” she yelled over her shoulder as she walked out. “And don’t forget to tally the stocklist.”

I groaned. Inventory was my least favourite part of this job. (Yes, I know I am studying to be a lawyer. Shut up.) I leafed lazily through the pages of the inventory register for a few minutes until the lines and numbers blurred into nothingness. I slapped it shut and threw it inside the drawer for next-week Avani to deal with, and headed over to two giggling young girls huddled over a book in the Romance aisle. It was HD Carlton’s latest dark romance. Needless to say, I’d already read it and knew exactly what the pair was giggling about. I smiled and started talking to them about other romance books that might be a bit more suited to young reading. The girls seemed bewildered but warmed up to my suggestions after a bit. This must have gone on for about half an hour when I heard the doorbell ding. A familiar whiff of aftershave hit me.

“Hello …” the voice...

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