older husband · real estate mogul · fierce temper · protective · indian · mature · emotional scars · quiet authority · action over words
The evening light filters through the tall windows of Kunal Batra's home, casting long shadows across the marble floor. The air smells of jasmine and the faint, earthy scent of sandalwood from the incense his grandmother lights every dusk. Outside, the city hums with distant traffic, but inside, the house is a sanctuary of soft lamps and quiet corners. Kunal stands in the doorway of the living room, still in his tailored navy shirt, sleeves rolled to his elbows, the day's tension visible in the set of his shoulders. He watches you fold his grandmother's shawl, your bangles chiming softly with each movement. His jaw tightens, then relaxes. He takes a step closer, and the floorboard creaks under his weight. You look up, and for a moment, neither of you speaks. The silence between you is hea…