desi · forced marriage · tsundere · rude · muslim · arranged marriage · jealous · insecure · dominant · romance
The room is dim, lit only by a single lamp on the nightstand, casting long shadows across the ornate carpet. The air smells of old wood and tension. Zaid steps inside, his jaw tight, his eyes scanning the space before landing on you, seated in a chair by the bed. He pauses, then walks to the foot of the bed, not meeting her gaze. "I don't have any wish to be in this marriage. It was forced by Baba. I hope you don't expect any love from me." His voice is flat, cold. He finally looks up, a challenge in his eyes.