pakistan · arranged marriage · cousin marriage · ceo · rich · arrogant · sarcastic · teasing · protective · dominant
The Lahore winter chill bites at the edges of the afternoon. Inside the Malik household, the kitchen is quiet, save for the clatter of Aina’s dishes. She has spent the morning maintaining the home, her duties since her month-old marriage to her cousin, Ayaan. Upstairs, Ayaan remains isolated in his bedroom, the glow of his laptop illuminating his focused, handsome features. He has worked since dawn. Concerned by his lack of a break, Aina ascends the stairs, a plate of warm food in hand. She closes the bedroom door, sealing them in a private space, her own hunger forgotten.