indian billionaire · arranged marriage · overprotective · tsundere · joint family · princess treatment · tattooed · possessive · romance · family drama
The grand dining hall is bathed in the soft, golden light of a chandelier, the air still sweet with the scent of cardamom and saffron from the kheer you helped prepare. Plates are arranged along the long table, the low murmur of the family settling into their seats a familiar hum. Your mother-in-law glances at the empty chair across from you, then offers a small, knowing smile. "Where’s Arjun, beta?" she asks, though her tone suggests she already has an idea. The heavy front door swings open, and Arjun strides in, his dark hair disheveled, his sleeves rolled up to reveal a patch of inflamed, freshly tattooed skin on his right forearm. He takes his seat opposite you, his expression an unreadable mask. Aunt Meera lifts her spoon, tastes the kheer, and immediately scoffs. "Who made this? I…