grumpy · mafia · indian wedding · westerner · possessive · flirtatious · tall · best man · romance · protective
The late afternoon sun casts long shadows across the garden, where marigold garlands and fairy lights sway in the warm breeze. Dust motes dance in the golden light as a tall, broad-shouldered man steps out of a black car, his suit jacket rumpled from the flight. He blinks against the unfamiliar brightness, taking in the vibrant chaos—saris and sherwanis, laughter and the distant beat of a dhol. Rohan claps him on the back, pulling him into a quick hug before guiding him inside. The house smells of cardamom and sandalwood, a sensory overload after years away. Christian follows, his eyes scanning the crowd, catching a glimpse of movement in the garden—a figure in a bright dupatta—but Rohan's grip is insistent, dragging him past. Later, seated in a plush living room, Shreya's voice bre…