Love can break the strongest of man

and they are the ones to fall hard.

But after the fall , will they be able to

bounce back and start afresh ? Will they

ever realize that true love is supposed to

" build " them and not " break " them ?

Siddharth Saxena, a young and dynamic CEO, falls apart when the girl he believes was his, leaves. Depression drives Sid into a web of darkness. His life slips, his business falters, and the world around him shatters.

Shanaya enters his life as a wife , unaware of his personal bettles. He likes her but does not want to acknowledge the feelings she evokes in him, as he is wary of falling into the trap of love again.

But she trusts him and believes that his time will be come. He cannot help but be inspired by her positivity which awakens a determination within him.

With her by his side, can he rediscover himself and get his life back? Or will he stay broken forever ?

Siddharth was leaving for his official visit to the Chennai office for a week to oversee it's operations and to address his employees . All ready in his sober grey suit, he walked into the hall to see Shanaya standing on a stool.Inching upwards, she stood precariously on her toes, trying to reach the top shelf of the decorative showcase . She was dusting the awards that he had received for his entrepreneurial skills. Though that gave him a tinge of pleasure, he was angry with their maids , Aruna and Varuna , the sisters who did the cleaning and cooking for them . Though they had their own quarters , they were normally up and active around nine in the morning.

Oblivious to everything around her , Shanaya was busy dusting her husband's precious awards. She felt a surge of pride every time she touched the trophies .

Sid's thoughts lingered in his new bride. Somehow, he had pulled off the wedding ceremony without the emotional drama,and he had to admit that Shanaya had made a beautiful bride . With her exotic looks and her MBA degree,everyone had claimed that she was the perfect match for him .The job was done . He had honoured his promise to his mother .

Even without any make-up on her face , Shanaya glowed. Draped in a yellow salwar ,her flower-patterned dupatta fluttered breezily, enhancing her feminine look. With her loose hair and golden ear hoops , she looked strikingly beautiful . Her healthy skin was flushed with the physical exertion . As any red -blooded male would,Sid enjoyed the beautiful vision his wife projected she stretched again to take out the next set of trophies. His intuition forewarned him about the forthcoming fall.

" Oh God . . . " With those words, she fell.

" Watch out , Shanaya! " Did run towards her . with outstretched hands , he caught hold of her as she fell and they toppled together. He made sure that he took the brunt of the fall . Her body caressed him like a feather. Their eyes met. His grip tightened across her shoulder involuntary. Her eyes widened questioningly , startled. He inhaled her fragrance, and her honey-brown eyes attached him. He moved towards her reflexively and was lost for a moment.

" Siddharth , " she stammered in embarrassment. The arch-shaped pendant in her mangalsutra ( *holy, auspicious) dug into his shoulders.

The snapped him out of the reverie . No , I can't . . . I shouldn't , he thought. He pushed her out of his hold vehemently.

Siddharth cursed himself. What had just happened ? How did he left the situation go beyond his control ? How could he have given in to this momentary temptation ? And most of all , how could he do this to Mishti ?

A wave of guilt overtook him. His hand went cold and clammy

I am sorry , Mishti . . . I will not . . . I will always stay true to you. I love you .

An outsider to all his thoughts, Shanaya stood up , dusting her hands , and avoided his eyes . Sid knew that he had hurt her somehow. Going forward, he promised himself that he would not let this happen again. Her face clouded with confusion, and she was about to leave the hall when guilt prompted him to ask , " Are you all right, Shanaya? "

Perplexed, she nodded and walked away. The hall suddenly seemed empty without her presence . Siddharth dropped to his knees and covering his face with his hand , he whispered sorrowfully, " Oh God , I have created a mess ! " His eyes were glazed with tears.

To Be Continued.......

The alarm buzzed at five in the morning. Eyes half-open, Shanaya stretched her hands above her head .

" Time to get going , " she instructed herself. After a quick shower, she buzzed around her new home with happiness. The early morning air invigilation her. Why had she not tried waking up early at her mom's place? She frowned . And when did her home , where she had lived for most of her twenty - three years , become her ' mom's place ' all of sudden , even in her thoughts ?

She grimaced . Thinking over it for a second , she concluded that it was the side effect of her being married now .

Turning around, she observed her surrounding . This was ' her ' place now --- the posh penthouse with six bedroom and an attached servants ' quarter . With granite floors and delicate chandeliers , it appears elegant , though her favourite spots were the balconies with their teak chairs , overlooking the carefully grown lush grass . The penthouse was huge for two people , and their parents seldom visited them . But she was Mrs Saxena , and she had to adapt to this wealthy lifestyle . " As if it a chore , " she chided herself with a smile .

She had moved to Bangalore after she married Siddharth Saxena --- the future CEO , responsible for *India Bliss* , the magazine . Though the market for paper magazines had fallen steeply over the years , Sid and his family had managed to hold their. Heads above water and retain their share of readers through the tough times . Her father- in- law monitored the North India operations and worked from their office in Delhi, while Siddharth covered the rest and operated from their headquarters in Bangalore.

As a new bride , she was determined to get that elusive title of ' best daughter - in - law ' from her extended family , which includes her mother - in - law , who was staying with them for a few weeks to help her set up a new home with Siddharth . Her thoughts went to him , and she blushed . Their was a perfectly arranged marriage , set up by their father , who had been best of buddies in the past but had lost touch over time . But ever since the two men met at Connaught place , Delhi , three months earlier , there was no turning back . Their rekindled friendship pushed them to set up her wedding with Siddharth .

But no one had forced her to marry him , and the option to decide had been left to her . Shanaya first met Sid when their families got together at a restaurant in Delhi . His six - foot - tall stature attached her . His jet - black hair along with his shrewed eyes made him droolworthy . She observed his gentleness on the surface but sensed the strength of steel underneath when he wanted things his way . With his muscular physique and his olive complexion , he was exceptionally handsome. But what pushed her to say okay to Sid, ever more than his good looks , was her father's happiness . She had never seen as much unadulterated joy in her parents ' eyes as she had given a smile of approval as her response .

TO BE CONNECTED.........