SAKSHI MEHTA

A 28-year-old pediatric surgery resident at AIIMS Delhi, Sakshi is a whirlwind of life wrapped in laughter. Light brown eyes glimmer with mischief, yet hide shadows no one in the hospital can imagine. Fair-skinned and petite at 5'3", this chulbuli Gujrati chhokri carries the weight of a past no girl should ever endure—but she dresses her pain in jokes and warmth, touching everyone's heart while keeping her own secrets close.

MEHTA FAMILY

Swarna Mehta: A mother whose love for her daughter knows no bounds, Swarna carries the weight of two lives on her shoulders. At 54, she works tirelessly, paying off the debts left behind by her late husband, all while keeping a vigilant, protective eye on Sakshi. Her heart beats in rhythm with her daughter's happiness, and worry is her constant companion.

Harish Mehta: The man who is gone but whose mistakes echo, Harish left behind more than memories. His life, claimed too soon by liver damage from years of alcohol, left Swarna and Sakshi to navigate the storm of debt and hardship. His absence is a quiet shadow over their days.

Kavyashree Sharma: Best friend. Twenty-four and fiercely loyal, Kavyashree is Sakshi's anchor in a turbulent world. A fellow surgery resident, a sister from another mother, she stands unwaveringly by Sakshi, trusting her heart even when the world turns away. Together, they share laughter, tears, and the weight of dreams yet to be fulfilled. 

NIKHIL DESHPANDE

At 26, Nikhil carries the calm of a silent storm. An MBA graduate and heir to the Deshpande corporation, he hides pain beneath a veneer of sarcasm, a shield for the ones he loves. Amber eyes that pierce yet soothe, tanned skin, and a commanding height of 6'2"—he is both a protector and a man of principles, preferring to keep his hands clean while silently battling the chaos around him.

DESHPANDE FAMILY

Neelima Deshpande: The mother Nikhil never truly knew, lost to a complicated childbirth, leaving behind a son who would grow up carrying the unspoken warmth of a mother he never held.

Virendra Deshpande: At 56, Virendra is the steady pulse of the Deshpande corporation and of Nikhil's life. A man whose kindness softens the edges of wealth and power, he ensured Nikhil never felt the void left by his mother, raising him with patience, guidance, and quiet love.

Vineeta Deshpande: Nikhil's bua maa, a woman who chose a life of devotion over her own dreams to nurture him from birth. Her heart is wide enough to embrace any new member, her care extending beyond family into a sanctuary for all who enter her world.

Ragini Deshpande: At eighty, Nikhil's dadi maa is a pillar of wisdom and affection. With a heart as vast as her experience, she shares the warmth of tradition, unconditional love, and stories that anchor Nikhil's life in a sense of belonging.

Shivansh Singhania: Calm, composed, and trusted beyond measure, Shivansh is the brother Nikhil chose from another mother. At 28, the IAS officer is the quiet strength in Nikhil's life, a confidant for every small worry, every fleeting joy, and every unspoken fear.

TROPES

Slow Burn 
Second Chance Romance
Healing Romance
Doctor*Business Man
Single Mom

Author's Note

I hope you enjoyed meeting the characters! If you're curious to know more about their dynamics, do check out my first book, YE MOH MOH KE DHAAGE — Book 1 in the Soft Romance Series. Your votes mean the world to me, so please don't forget to leave one; it truly motivates me.

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