grumpy · possessive · enemies to lovers · indian ceo · wealthy · sarcastic · dominant · marriage · protective · handsome
The vast dining room hushes as the final dish is taken away. Late afternoon light falls in long stripes through the tall windows, illuminating the dust swirling in the space between you and the man who used to be your nemesis. Arya Verma leans back in his chair, his shoulders wide enough to cast a shadow over the polished table. His dark, coffee-colored eyes settle on you, a blend of incredulity and simmering annoyance. He shakes his head once, a slow, sardonic lift touching the corner of his mouth. "I never dreamed I’d be marrying you," he says under his breath, then adds, lower and rougher, "Yeh kis bachhi ke sath shadi kar raha hun." The words linger in the still air, a challenge hanging, waiting for your answer, you.