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Chapter 3 - ABOUT THE CHARACTERS

•ADITYA RATHORE / AGNIHOTRI :

Towering at 6'1", he's sharp-jawed with intense brown eyes, always suited up, exuding power and cold perfection.

Aditya is the President of the Student Council and one of the most influential figures on School. A final-year student in the same class as Prakriti, he's known for his striking looks, composed demeanor, and a cold, commanding presence that turns heads without effort.

Strict, calculated, and intensely career-driven, Aditya doesn't entertain small talk or unnecessary drama. An antisocial perfectionist, he speaks only when required—and when he does, people listen. Among his circle, he's respected for his unshakeable patience, sharp mind, and intimidating sense of control.

Born into one of India's most elite billionaire families, Aditya's life changed after the death of his mother. He was adopted by her Mother's sister powerful family—the Agnihotris, a name synonymous with power, royalty, and legacy. But fate dealt another cruel hand. After his adoptive mother's tragic death, Aditya became colder, emotionally distant, and more fiercely protective of his cousin, Ruhaan—the only person he considers his own.

With his adoptive father as the school's trustee, Aditya walks the halls with unspoken authority. But despite the privileges, he's a man on his own path—built on control, ambition, and silence.

He despises loud extroverts, dishonesty, and betrayal. Forgiveness doesn't come easy. And as for his secretary? She's the reason behind a storm he's been quietly preparing. A storm driven by revenge.

He Challenges her. Controls her. Breaks her rules just to rewrite them.

—𝐏𝐑𝐀𝐊𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐈 𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐑𝐀 :

A fiery beauty standing at 5'4", with Amber eyes, long black wave. her expressive face and confident strut make her unforgettable. Bold, untamed, and dangerously unforgettable—Prakriti is a 12th-grade student and a core member of the Sports Club. With fire in her eyes and rebellion in her veins, she's the kind of girl who doesn't wait for permission—she makes her own rules and breaks yours without blinking. Nicknamed the Devil Princess in her previous school, Prakriti doesn't believe in second chances or soft warnings. If you hurt someone she loves, she'll personally walk you through hell.

She's her mom's favorite, a walking contradiction to her younger sister—who is every teacher's dream and every parent's pride. Where her sister thrives in books and discipline, Prakriti thrives in adrenaline, chaos, and midnight gaming marathons fueled by her obsession with Messi. Sleep? Rare. Apologies? Never. She's average in studies, but extraordinary in everything that can't be graded.

All she ever wanted was a simple life—free, wild, and without complications. But life had other plans.

her carefully built chaos started unraveling the day she met Aditya Agnihotri—the school's Student Council President. Cold, manipulative, and maddeningly perfect, he's everything she swore to avoid. Yet somehow, he's the one who challenges her in ways no one ever dared. He sees through her walls, questions her limits, and turns her world into a battleground of emotions she never signed up for.

All she ever wanted was freedom. But now? She might just be losing herself to the very thing she feared—falling for someone who's as complicated as she is.

•Ruhaan Agnihotri :

At 6'2", with messy black-streaked hair and sharp blue eyes, he's your favorite nightmare with a killer smirk. He's the boy every girl crushes on, every teacher fears, and every rule wishes it could bend around—Ruhaan Agnihotri, the untouchable Head of the Discipline Committee and a proud member of the elite Business Club. A 12th-grade student with an ego as sharp as his jawline, he doesn't follow rules—he rewrites them.

Being second? Not in his dictionary. He plays to win, and he plays dirty if he has to. Whether it's a position, a plan, or a person—if Ruhaan wants it, he gets it. With serious anger issues and a twisted sense of justice, Ruhaan didn't wait for things to happen—he made them happen. He got what he wanted, one way or another. Hacking into systems, cracking private information in minutes, blackmailing, manipulating—his mind was a weapon, and so was his charm.

But beneath the layers of arrogance and charm lies a darker storm—one born from blood and betrayal. Aditya Rathore—his cousin by blood, brother by fate. After Aditya's mother died under mysterious circumstances, Ruhaan's family adopted him. Since then, their bond became something deeper than brotherhood—silent loyalty wrapped in buried Scars.

Ruhaan acts wild, reckless, untouchable—but when it comes to Aditya, his protectiveness turns deadly. Cross Aditya, and you don't face Ruhaan's anger—you face his vengeance.

But Ruhaan wasn't born cold.

He was made that way.

After the tragic death of his beloved mother—his only anchor—something in him snapped. Her absence left him hollow, hardened, and more dangerous than ever. And at the core of his bitterness stands one man—his father, a ruthless, emotionally absent businessman whose obsession with image and empire cost Ruhaan the only person he loved.

Ruhaan hates him.

Not passively. Not quietly.

He despises the man who raised him with money but never with love.

He doesn't care about redemption.

He's not looking for love.

He's living to prove that power is best served cold—and he's got ice in his veins.

—𝐈𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐊𝐀 𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐑𝐀 :

A petite 5'3", with soft curls, sparkling Hazel eyes, and a pastel aesthetic that hides her mischief. Class 11's youngest yet most admired leader, Ishika Malhotra wears many crowns—President, sweetheart, perfectionist. She's the kind of girl who makes people turn twice—not for the noise she makes, but for the softness she carries. An elegant ambivert, Shivika dresses like a porcelain dream and speaks like a melody.

Once, her world revolved around music—singing was her escape, her identity. But life had other plans. Now, every decision she makes is stitched with one quiet promise: to fulfill her father's dream, no matter the cost.

She's the sunshine everyone loves, the girl you want to protect—but don't be fooled. Shivika may be sweet as honey, but she's far from fragile. She hates comparisons, especially the constant ones with Ruhaan Agnihotri—the school's golden boy. Not because she feels inferior, but because she refuses to be someone else's shadow.

But here's what no one sees: Ishika Malhotra has secrets. A side of her that doesn't wear pretty clothes or soft smiles. A truth so guarded, only her family and closest friends know it exists.

The world knows the doll. But who is the girl behind the glass.

•VEDANT SINGH RAJPUT :

A striking 6'1", built like a storm with brooding dark eyes, sharp features, and an effortlessly rebellious vibe. A 12th-grade student, and an integral member of the Sports Club and Student Council. As the captain of the basketball team, Vedant is a natural leader, commanding attention with his sharp wit and savage comebacks. With an ego as big as his talent, he's rebellious, arrogant, and lives by his own rules. He doesn't care about anyone or anything except his girl

After his parents' bitter divorce, Vedant chose to live with his father, a renowned and cold-hearted politician. The distance between them grew as Vedant stopped speaking to him, harboring resentment for his father's indifference. He also hates his mother for not fighting for his custody, believing she favored her adopted daughter over him. This feeling of abandonment and betrayal has shaped his worldview, making him trust no one except his childhood friends—those few who truly understand him.

Rules mean nothing to Vedant; he believes they're meant to be broken. Few can speak to him as equals, and even fewer can challenge him without being met with defiance

For the longest time, Vedant scoffed at the idea of love, dismissing it as a foolish concept. But all of that changed when he met her, and suddenly, everything he thought he knew about love was turned upside down.

—𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐲𝐚 𝐊𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐨𝐫 :

Graceful and delicate at 5'5", she has straight brown hair, porcelain skin, and a serene aura like a K-drama heroine. In the crowded world of high school, Shanaya Kapoor is a quiet enigma. A 12th-grade student and a member of the Art Club, she's the girl who blends into the background, always observing, never speaking unless she absolutely has to. An introvert at heart, Shanaya finds comfort in her books, K-dramas, sweet food, and the soft purr of her cat, Luna. Though she comes from a celebrity family, she longs for nothing more than to remain out of the spotlight.

Her best friend, Prakriti, is everything Shanaya aspires to be—bold, confident, and unafraid of the world. But while Prakriti shines brightly, Shanaya lives in the shadows, bound by the weight of her own emotional turmoil. From a young age, she watched her parents' marriage crumble under the weight of constant fighting. The once loving bond between them slowly deteriorated, leaving Shanaya to comfort herself with the belief that, despite everything, they would always stay together.

That belief was shattered when a tragic event struck—Shanaya's mami sa(Mother's brother wife) and her little cousin died, leaving Shanaya isolated from her cousins, Aditya and Ruhaan Agnihotri. The emotional fallout from that loss severed their once-strong connection, leaving Shanaya with nothing but the lingering ache of abandonment. As she tries to make sense of it all, her trust issues only deepen. With her heart locked away, Shanaya tries to move on, but the scars of the past remain—unseen, but always present.

She may not be loud, but her silence speaks volumes.

Her pain? It's far too loud for anyone to ignore.

And if you wonder what their names meaning...here's what destiny named them:

Character Name: Prakriti Malhotra

Name Meaning: "The essence of creation"or "The nature" — she's wild, untamed, and born to rewrite fate. Nature bows to her fire.

Character Name: Aditya Rathore

Name Meaning: "The sun, son of infinity" — radiant yet distant. He burns silently, holding galaxies of pain and pride behind his eyes.

Character Name: Ruhaan Agnihotri

Name Meaning: "One who touches the soul" — charming yet dangerous, his presence lingers like an unsaid prayer or a forbidden flame.

Character Name: Ishika Malhotra

Name Meaning: "Sacred arrow" — graceful but sharp, crafted with purpose. A blend of warmth and willpower that never misses its mark.

Character Name: Shanaya Kapoor

Name Meaning: "Eminent, distinguished" — a quiet storm with eyes full of stories and a heart stitched with unspoken courage.

Character Name: Vedant Singh Rajput

Name Meaning: "Ultimate knowledge, end of the Vedas" — a rebel wrapped in wisdom, unpredictable but profound, like a riddle spoken by fate itself.

Each name holds a purpose, each soul hides a storm.

They aren't just characters, they are stories stitched in silence, chaos, and contradictions.

You've met their faces, learned their names—

Now get ready to unravel the truths they're hiding behind those perfect masks.

This isn't just a tale, it's a web of Twisted Lies.

Next up: A peek into the twisted bonds and bloodlines they never asked for—Family Charts coming soon.

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