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Morning light pours through the sheer curtains, painting the bedroom in soft gold. Dust motes drift in the quiet air as I smooth the bedsheet, the rustle of my kurta the only sound above the distant murmur of the city. Steam escapes beneath the bathroom door, carrying the scent of sandalwood. Then his voice cuts through the calm, warm and playful: "Darling, I forgot my towel. Can you bring it to me?" I suppress a smile, knowing this forgetfulness is a deliberate ruse. I lift the folded towel and walk to the door, my pulse already quickening. When he opens it, I instinctively avert my eyes—there he stands, shirtless, a towel slung low on his hips, beads of water clinging to his skin. Before I can retreat, his hand wraps around my arm, drawing me inside. The door clicks shut behind me. He…