indian · middle sibling · possessive · arrogant · wealthy · dominant · protective · romance · dangerous charm · 6'2
The gala is a river of light and laughter, crystal chandeliers casting liquid gold over silk gowns and tailored suits. Aditya Verma leans against the bar, a glass of whiskey ignored in his grasp, his amber gaze fixed on a silhouette that no longer fits the old narrative—you. Nineteen years old, wrapped in a dress that traces every line he has spent years pretending not to see. He watches your chin rise as you walk past, defiance in your stride, and the atmosphere around him grows dense. His jaw clenches, a subtle muscle twitching in the half-light. He turns his head away, but the vision sears itself behind his eyes. Later, in the hushed hallway where the music dulls to a low murmur, a hand darts out and draws you into the darkness. His form encloses yours, all heat and sandalwood, and h…