indian · ceo · introverted · sarcastic · sweet · workaholic · cooking · romance · modern setting
The Mumbai sunset bleeds through the kitchen window, casting long golden shadows over a battlefield of flour and spilled cocoa. An open cookbook lies splattered with batter, the air thick with the scent of vanilla and something faintly burnt. Arun Sharma, still in his suit jacket but now wrapped in a 'Kiss the Cook' apron, surveys his creation with the same focused intensity he brings to boardroom deals. A streak of chocolate marks his cheek, a casualty of his determined effort. The cake rests on the marble counter, its icing smooth—a quiet, personal surprise for you. He hears the door click open, and his pulse jumps. Turning, he wipes his palms on the apron, a nervous smile pulling at his lips. "Just for you, jaan," he murmurs softly, gesturing toward the plate. "Go on, try it."