Dedication - 

"Jaise Radha Shyam se,
Sita milin Ram se,
Sabko apna pyar yun mill jaaye aaraam se."

To all the readers patiently waiting to give all of their love and devotion
to the right person, this story is for you.

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SHIVAANG SHRIVASTAV  || 30yrs

Codename: Mirage
Cover: Textile export businessman in Milan (Shrivastav Textiles – Export Division)

Senior RAW agent operating undercover in Milan.

Uses his family's textile business as a cover, deals with Italian fashion houses.

Calm, disciplined, and emotionally reserved.

Highly trained in combat, languages, and covert operations.

Charismatic in public, but guarded and watchful beneath.

Deeply patriotic and loyal to his mission.

Comes from a large joint family in India.

Regularly calls home, hiding his real work from his loved ones.

Believes in duty over desire, but love might test that.

RUHI VERMA || 22yrs

Background: Fashion design student from NIFT Mumbai
Currently: On a 2-year fellowship at Istituto Marangoni, Milan

Lost her parents at a young age; raised by her elder sister, Pakhi Verma, whom she loves deeply.

Brilliant, passionate designer with a deep love for Indian textiles and handcraft.

Dreams of putting Indian heritage on the global fashion map.

Won a prestigious fellowship in her 3rd year to study and showcase her work in Milan.

Emotional, witty, and wears her heart on her sleeve, but not easily broken.

Always seen in Indian ethnic wear, proudly rooted in her culture.

Desi by soul, sharp by mind.

Gentle in appearance, but firm in her values.

Intelligent, quick-witted, and quietly resilient.

Believes in loyalty, love, and creating beauty with purpose.

RUHI X SHIVAANG

"She was all heart.
He was all silence.
But somehow, they understood each other without needing to explain a thing."

"हमरा नजर से जे देखबा तु, हमरा पिया जी के दिखी देवता के सूरत पिया जी के..." [If you see through my eyes, you'll see my beloved's face as divine.] ~ his Rati

"तेरा पिया इतना हसीन, कैसे मुझसे पूछे आईना...मेरा ही है क्या ये नसीब, अब भी यक़ीन आए ना..." [Oh, Your Lover Is So Beautiful How Can The Mirror Ask Me This? Is this really my destiny? Even now, I can't quite believe it.] ~ Her Piyaji

The Operatives

(Their real names remain classified... for now.)

1. ECHO || 29yrs

He listens when no one else can.
The voice in the silence.
Every operation needs a mind that sees the unseen.

2. VORTEX || 29yrs

He walks through danger like it's home.
Charming, unpredictable, and never where you expect him to be.
You'll know him when the chaos calms.

3. WOLF

The one in the shadows. Cyber-genius.
Quiet. Sharp. Always two steps ahead.
He hunts with precision and protects without asking.

Their real names will unfold in time with the story... stay sharp.

Ruhi's People

The ones who keep her grounded, laughing, and just a little bit reckless.

PRISHA ADVANI || 22yrs

Her roommate, study buddy, and low-key therapist.
Practical on the outside, hopeless romantic inside.
Always armed with sarcasm, iced coffee, and unsolicited advice.
Might pretend to hate drama, definitely doesn't.

ARIA ROMANO || 22yrs

Roommate. Italian Mafia Princess.
Polished, poised, and not as cold as she pretends to be.
Grew up in Milan's elite circles but hides more than she shows.
Says she doesn't believe in love. That might change.

PRISHA X ECHO

An unexpected connection brewing beneath layers of banter and guarded hearts.

ARIA X VORTEX

A dance of secrets and silent understanding in a city that never sleeps.

Shrivastav Family 

Grand Mother:
Swarnarekha Shrivastav — An open-minded, witty matriarch who blends old values with a modern spark.

Father:
Raghunath Shrivastav — The wise, calm patriarch with a sharp eye for detail.

Mother:
Savita Shrivastav — The nurturing soul who keeps the family united.

First Uncle:
Mahesh Shrivastav — Practical, down-to-earth businessman running the logistics firm.

Aunt:
Sunita Shrivastav — Warm, cheerful, the family's social butterfly.

Son 1: Karan Shrivastav — IT security expert working in Aegis Tech, analytical, a bit introverted but fiercely loyal.

Son 2: Aditya Shrivastav — Passionate chef, outgoing, loves experimenting with fusion cuisine.

Second Uncle:
Vikram Shrivastav — Retired airforce officer, disciplined and protective, respected by all.

Aunt:
Anjali Shrivastav — Calm, traditional, keeper of family rituals and recipes.

Son: Rohan Shrivastav — 12th grader, sporty, ambitious, with dreams of military service.

Daughter: Meera Shrivastav — 10th grader, artistic, creative, shy but confident in her talents.

Younger Brother:
Shivansh Shrivastav — The energetic CEO, ambitious and visionary, keen on expanding the family business (Shrivastav Textiles) globally.

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I had posted their aesthetics photos too, but scrollstack ne nashe kar rakhein hai...kuch bhi show kar raha hai..so I have removed them now.
You can see their aesthetics on my insta profile
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And so, their journey begins...

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