When We Pretended Not to Care

Suman never liked Raj.

At least, that’s what she told herself.

He was arrogant, mischievous, and always ready to tease her at the worst possible moment. From childhood arguments to playful rivalries during family gatherings, their constant clashes became a tradition of their own. Every sharp word and stubborn glance only widened the invisible line between them.

But time has a strange way of softening what pride tries to harden.

As Suman steps into college life and begins discovering a world beyond the safety of her home, she slowly realizes that some absences echo louder than presence. The boy she once called a nuisance begins to occupy her thoughts in quiet, unexpected ways. Memories of laughter, arguments, and small unspoken gestures return with new meaning.

Was it truly hatred?

Or was it something neither of them had the courage to name?

When misunderstandings, distance, and life’s changing paths test their bond, Suman must confront the truth buried beneath years of denial — that sometimes love doesn’t begin with grand confessions. Sometimes, it begins with pretending not to care.

When We Pretended Not to Care is a heartfelt romantic journey about growing up, letting go of ego, and discovering that the deepest love stories are often written in silence.