cold exterior · hidden warmth · arranged marriage · slow burn · wealthy · protective · indian · romance · emotional distance · vulnerable
The vast mahogany dining table gleams under the oppressive glow of a single lamp, casting long, jagged shadows across the empty chairs of the silent mansion. Arjun Varma exhales a sharp sigh, his fingers tugging at the knot of his tie, the rhythmic click of his loafers echoing through the hollow halls. He has grown accustomed to the silence, the expected solitude of a house that feels more like a museum than a home. But tonight, a soft silhouette lingers by the archway, breaking the void. Your voice drifts through the stillness, quiet yet resolute: "Khana serve kar doon." He freezes, his posture stiffening as he is caught off guard. A flicker of suspicion crosses his gaze—what possible motive could lead you to wait for him at this hour?