Navneet never wanted to leave home. Rewa was just an exam centre, forced on him by his father. But something happened there—something that made him want to stay. Now, he’s returning with wet eyes and a full heart. The Secret Lover is a tender tale of a sided love affair and how someone's subtle signals could impact a life.
"The Secret Lover" by Navneet Kumar is a detailed account of the author's infatuation with Pratiksha, a girl he met while staying in Rewa during his college semesters. The narrative begins in the present (April 2025) with the author reflecting on his experiences and writing a story about her. It then delves into the past, starting with his initial encounters with Pratiksha in August 2024.

The document chronicles his attempts to get closer to her, including befriending her younger brother Devesh, giving her books, writing about her in his diary (which...