Pretending  (English, Hardcover, Parul Singh Noor)

Love is a journey, a dance of hearts and minds that takes us through the highest peaks of joy and the deepest valleys of sorrow. "Pretending" is a poignant exploration of this journey, capturing the essence of love in its many forms. Through a series of evocative poems, the book tells the story of two lovers who experience the full spectrum of emotions that come with loving deeply and losing profoundly. From their first serendipitous meeting on a staircase to the silent struggles and whispered doubts that test their bond, "Pretending" paints a vivid picture of a love that is both beautiful and complex. As they navigate the challenges of their relationship, they come to understand the paradoxes of love—its capacity to bring both ecstasy and heartache, to bind and to free. It delves into the bittersweet realization of their love, the struggles of societal expectations, and the painful process of letting go. It captures the essence of missed chances and the haunting question of what ifs,as the they reflect on their shared past and paths they did not take. Despite their separation, their love lingers in the spaces between, a ghost of what could have been. In Pretending, you will find reflections of their own experiences with love. Whether you are in the throes of a new romance, navigating the complexities of a long-term relationship, or healing from a past heartbreak, this book speaks to the universal human condition.