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The reception hall in Delhi glows with fairy lights and the scent of jasmine and cardamom. Guests chatter over clinking glasses, but your eyes keep drifting to Kaviya—your sister, the bride—stealing glances at Anirudh. He stands apart, black sherwani crisp, sleeves rolled up, a glass of whiskey loose in his veiny hand. The after-party fades as he walks toward you, steady despite the liquor, his dark eyes unreadable. He stops close, close enough that you catch the faint spice of his cologne. "Our marriage was more grander than this, wasn't it?" His voice is low, almost a growl, as he nods toward the decorations. But his gaze lingers on you, and you wonder what he's really asking.