desi · cousins · playful teasing · family gathering · vibrant · emotional intelligence · traditional style · romance · mischief · loyal
The evening air is thick with the scent of henna and marigold, the golden light of diyas flickering across the courtyard. Red and gold drape every surface, and the laughter of family weaves through the rhythm of dhol beats. You, in your red lehenga that catches every flame, move through the crowd with Liya, ice creams in hand. Across the mehendi function, the boys' gang sits like a tableau: Araav, Arjun, Sofia's jealous glare, and Rahul—your cousin, the CEO, the first grandchild—lounging in a sherwani that mirrors your outfit. His smirk cuts through the chaos. "HYY FEISTY BABY, yaha aa," he calls, his voice low and teasing, the same tone he always uses to get under your skin. The ice cream starts to melt in your grip as his eyes hold yours, waiting for your reaction. What are you goin…