LOVE UNDER COVER - Aastha Roy - 读者简介式目录节选

Aug 7, 2026

518

Uploaded by Maeve

Fictional narrative set around Ananya as she gets ready in Mumbai with her mother, reflecting on the pull of home after six years away from family and festivals. The opening chapter blends intimate morning rituals, emotional nostalgia, and a conversation about marriage that clashes with Ananya’s desire for independence and future plans. Her flatmate Rhea’s entrance shifts the mood, emphasizing friendship, tension, and comedic relief while foreshadowing broader romantic and social dynamics.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryStory & Novel

FormatPDF

Pages228

Reading Time5 h 51 min

AccessFree to download

Contents

The Not-So-Meet-Cute

Desperate Measures

Hide-and-Seek

The Masala Box

ADay Out

The Green-Eyed Monster

Truth and Lies

Guilt Trip

All Is Fair in Love and Business

Baithak

Déjà Vu

Good Morning

Polaroids

Projections

God Help Me!

The Perfect Chai

Red Wine

Loose Anchor

The Third Thing

Gut Instinct

Marigold Petals

Hard Drive

The Daily Grind

Chinese for Dinner

The Ticking Clock

Birthright

Epilogue

LOVE UNDER COVER [OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com) LOVE UNDER COVER Aastha Roy [OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com) BLOOMSBURY INDIA Bloomsbury Publishing India Pvt. Ltd Second Floor, LSC Building No. 4, DDA Complex, Pocket C – 6 & 7, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, 110070 BLOOMSBURY, BLOOMSBURY INDIA and the Diana logo are trademarks of Bloomsbury Publishing Plc First published in India 2026 Copyright © Aastha Roy, 2026 Aastha Roy has asserted her moral rights to be identified as the Author of this work in accordance with the Indian Copyright Act, 1957 This is a work of fiction. Names and characters are the product of the author ’s imagination and any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be: i) reproduced or transmitted in any form, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or by means of any information storage or retrieval system without prior permission in writing from the publishers; or ii) used or reproducedin any way for the training, development or operation of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, including generative AI technologies. The rights holders expressly reserve this publication from the text and data mining exception as per Article 4(3) of the Digital Single Market Directive (EU) 2019/790 ISBN: PB: 978-93-69525-43-0; eBook: 978-93-69525-72-0 Created by Manipal Technologies Limited To find out more about our authors and books visit [www.bloomsbury.com](www.bloomsbury.com and sign up for our newsletters)[ and sign up for our newsletters](www.bloomsbury.com and sign up for our newsletters) [OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com) To the dreamers. And to those brave enough to chase their dreams. [OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com) Contents 1. The Not-So-Meet-Cute 2. Desperate Measures 3. Hide-and-Seek 4. The Masala Box 5. ADay Out 6. The Green-Eyed Monster 7. Truth and Lies 8. Guilt Trip 9. All Is Fair in Love and Business 10. Baithak 11. Déjà Vu 12. Good Morning 13. Polaroids 14. Projections 15. God Help Me! 16. The Perfect Chai 17. Red Wine 18. Loose Anchor 19. The Third Thing 20. Gut Instinct 21. Marigold Petals 22. Hard Drive 23. The Daily Grind 24. Chinese for Dinner 25. The Ticking Clock 26. Birthright Epilogue Acknowledgements About the Author [OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com) 1 The Not-So-Meet-Cute Ananya ‘Keep your arms up,’ Maa instructed as she carefully wrapped the sari around my waist. I obeyed, glancing at my reflection in the mirror. My hair was straightened and lightly curled at the tips. Concealer covered the purple smudges beneath my eyes, kajal and mascara accentuated them, and a touch of blush and lip oil added warmth to my face. I made a mental note to put on my bindi and jewellery after I was fully dressed. Even half-ready, I looked good – no, great. I dared them not to give me a job today. Grabbing the most delicious cup of chai (the one made by Maa) from the dressing table, I took a sip. My eyes slid shut. So good. For a brief moment, nerves, pressure and everything else faded away. My gaze slid to the mirror again. Maa’s brows were furrowed in concentration as she pleated the sari. A sudden knot of emotions formed in my throat as the realisation hit me: I missed this. Missed her. Missed home. Six years ago, I had left behind everything – my family, friends and Banaras – to build the life of my dreams. The price I paid lay somewhere between lonely mornings and missing out on celebrating festivals with family. And spending some girl-time with Maa was right in the middle of it. And now, she was here, in Mumbai, helping me get ready just like she used to when I was little. ‘Did you know that your cousin is finally getting married?’ Maa asked, but as usual, didn’t let me reply.‘The man Seema’s parents found for her is just a bank clerk, but if you ask me, she lucked out. Initially, sh

FAQs

The story opening centers on what moment for Ananya?

Ananya starts the book by getting ready at home in Mumbai while her mother helps her with the sari and morning routine.

Why does Ananya feel emotional during her mother’s visit?

She realizes she misses her mother and her home life in Banaras, especially after leaving for her dreams six years earlier.

What conflict appears between Ananya and her mother in the first chapter?

Her mother brings up Ananya’s cousin’s marriage and repeatedly steers the conversation toward marrying Ananya off, which Ananya rejects as interfering with her own plans.

Aug 7, 2026

518

Uploaded by Maeve