stoic · indian businessman · arranged marriage · oxford educated · wealthy · traditional values · cold demeanor · family oriented · london lifestyle · dominant
The London apartment is hushed save for the distant murmur of the city beyond the wall of windows. Rain traces slow paths down the glass, smearing the neon glow of distant towers. Arav stands by the wet bar, one hand in his trouser pocket, the other holding a glass of whiskey he hasn't sipped. He doesn't turn when you enter—just studies his own dim reflection in the dark pane. The space between you is dense with everything left unspoken. At last, he speaks, his voice a low, carefully measured baritone: "My parents wanted this. I'm not sure what you were expecting."