What Lies Between Us

Character Sketches

Murtasim Khan:
• Age: 25
• Found abandoned on the steps of a mosque and raised by Sardar Waqas Khan and Anila Khan.
• Quiet, composed, intelligent, highly alert and fiercely loyal.
• Waqas Khan's most trusted confidant and the backbone of the estate.
• Suffers from deeply rooted feelings of unworthiness and self-doubt.
• Suppresses his emotions, believing vulnerability is a sign of weakness, carries all his burdens alone.
• Believes his life is solely to repay Waqas Khan's kindness.

Meerab Khan:
• Age: 22
• Daughter of Sardar Waqas Khan and Anila Khan.
• The heart of her family; warm, cheerful, and compassionate.
• Inherited her father's empathy and her mother's gentleness.
• Soft-spoken yet quietly strong and principled.
• Fiercely protective of those she loves and unafraid to stand against injustice.
• Emotionally driven and follows her heart before her head.
• Has a habit of putting others' happiness before her own.

Sardar Waqas Khan:
• Respected and admired far beyond the boundaries of his village.
• Wise, fair, compassionate, and deeply empathetic.
• Believes true strength lies in protecting the vulnerable.
• Has always considered Murtasim his son by choice, not by blood.

Anila Khan:
• Devoted wife of Sardar Waqas Khan.
• Soft-spoken, affectionate, patient, and nurturing.
• Loves Murtasim as her own son.

Zohaib Khan:
• Age: 27
• Eldest child of Sardar Waqas Khan.
• Impulsive, hot-tempered, proud, and possessive.
• Feels threatened by Murtasim's place in the family.
• Interprets Murtasim's kindness and loyalty as calculated manipulation.
• His insecurity gradually turns into resentment and hostility toward Murtasim.

Sardar Hassan Khan:
• Elder brother of Sardar Waqas Khan.
• Values lineage, honor, and family tradition above all else.
• Stern, authoritative, disciplined, and uncompromising.
• Believes blood alone determines a person's worth.
• Cold, calculating, and merciless in his judgments.
• Despises Murtasim because of his unknown parentage.

Ayesha Khan:
• Wife of Sardar Hassan Khan.
• Sophisticated, arrogant, and fiercely status-conscious.
• Believes family honor and bloodline define respect.
• Calculating and manipulative beneath her refined exterior.

Arham Khan:
• Age: 28
• Eldest son of Hassan Khan and Ayesha Khan.
• LSE graduate.
• Intelligent, articulate, charismatic, and impeccably well-mannered.
• Confident, polished, and admired by everyone.
• The pride of the Khan family and society's idea of the perfect heir.
• Knows exactly how to win people's admiration and leave a lasting impression.

Hafsa Khan:
• Age: 24
• Second child of Hassan Khan and Ayesha Khan.
• Engaged to Zohaib Khan.
• Raised to value family honor and tradition above all else.

Haya Khan:
• Age: 22
• Youngest child of Hassan Khan and Ayesha Khan.
• Habitually inserts herself into everyone's affairs.
• Pretends to be Meerab's friend while secretly envying her because she's of the love, admiration, and affection Meerab effortlessly receives.
• Spoiled and craves constant attention and validation.
• Unpredictable, emotionally driven, and willing to manipulate situations to get what she wants.

Inaya Ahmed
• Age: 22
• Childhood friend of Meerab and Haya.
• Meerab's closest friend and trusted confidante.
• Kind, supportive, and a calming presence.
• Always encourages Meerab to follow her heart.

Saniya Zaman
• Age: 28
• Widow of Murtasim's late friend.
• Single mother devoted to raising her young son.
• Compassionate, resilient, and deeply empathetic.
• Gentle, mature, and emotionally strong despite life's hardships.
• Shares a quiet bond of mutual respect and trust with Murtasim.

Furqan Zahid
• Age: 25
• Murtasim's closest friend since high school.
• Works as an Intelligence Officer.
• Easygoing, witty, and brings humor to tense situations.
• Fiercely loyal to Murtasim and always has his back.

Hamza Ali
• Age: 23
• Murtasim's trusted right-hand man.
• Assists him in managing the estate, feudal responsibilities, and business affairs.
• Sharp-minded, observant, and highly intuitive.
• Shares Murtasim's loyalty and unwavering work ethic.

Ayaan Amin
• Age: 19
• Tech genius, quick-thinking, and exceptionally skilled with technology.
• Curious, energetic, and mostly mischievous.
• Despite his young age, he is an invaluable member of Murtasim's team.
• Often provides the digital edge needed to outsmart their enemies.

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Hello everyone!!!

How are you all? It's been more than four months and honestly i missed you all🥹🤍

Now, I know I promised I'd be working on Reign of Hearts, but after coming back from my break, my writer's brain was almost completely dead. 😭 So, consider this fanfic a little comeback project to help me get back into writing and find my rhythm again. The storyline for this one is a little basic; based on a book that I read recently along with having themes of OG Tere Bin show + my own creative touch to it.

This fanfic is based on Meerab and Murtasim, with themes of forbidden love, intense yearning, and a slow-burn romance that will probably have you screaming at your screens, begging them to just get together already. 😭

But you all know how much I love a good slow burn, right? So be prepared for the longing, the stolen moments, the unspoken feelings, insane sexual tension and all the emotional chaos that comes with it.

I really hope you'll give it as much love and support as you've always given my stories. Thank you for sticking around and waiting for me—it truly means more than you know. 🤍

I hope you enjoy this new journey with me. Happy reading! ✨

P.s. Chapter 1 will be released on 1st August. One chapter every week and I'll promise to make it as long as i can💗