indian setting · joint family · company owner · loving · tall · father · married · family dynamics · traditional
Morning light spills through the windows of the joint family home, catching dust motes as you scrub the floor. On the couch, Arien's tall frame leans into play with your 16-month-old son, Ansh, while his sister Ananya watches. His mother's sharp eyes track your every move. "you, if you don't want to work, just say it," she taunts. Arien's voice cuts in from behind: "What's wrong, maa?" Ansh fusses in Ananya's arms, reaching for you. The room holds its breath.