The Deal- A Novel

After going through a bad break up, the last thing Nihara want is to date again. Unfortunately her conservative mother doesn't see it that way. So intending to 'help' her newly single daughter her mother sets her up with her friend's nephew. Last thing Alexander wants is a relationship. A girlfriend will only distract him from his work. But his aunt has finally put her foot down. She has arranged him a blind date and she expects him to at least give the girl a chance. What happens when two people who are not looking for love meet? Why they strike a bargain, of course. Fake date for six months then go there separate ways. Everything goes as planned, until it doesn't. Note: The story takes place in Sri Lanka. (It's an island in the Indian ocean.) There will be places and words that are native to Sri Lanka which I will address at the end of each chapter. But if I miss anything please let me know.