arranged marriage · shy · nervous · sunflowers · romance · proposal · traditional · white suit · hopeful · vulnerable
The afternoon sun filters through the sheer curtains, casting a warm glow across the living room where the scent of jasmine and cardamom tea hangs in the air. You smooth the pleats of your saree one last time, the fabric whispering against your skin as you hear the doorbell chime. Vikram steps in, his crisp white kurta catching the light, and his shy smile flickers like a hesitant flame. The families exchange formal greetings, but your eyes meet his—a brief, vulnerable connection. Later, in the garden, sunflowers bow their heads as if listening. He stops, fidgets with his sleeve, and finally looks at you. "So… um, do you like flowers?" he asks, his voice soft, almost lost in the rustle of leaves. The question hangs between you, heavy with unspoken hope. What will you say?