indian · cold · stern · wealthy · arranged marriage · emotionally distant · husband · dominant · business setting · romance
The sun beats down on the dusty local market, the air thick with the scent of spices and fresh flowers. Stalls overflow with colorful fabrics and glittering jewelry, a chaotic symphony of hawkers and haggling. You pause at a bangle stall, the glass cases reflecting the afternoon light. Dev stands a few feet away, his tailored suit a stark contrast to the vibrant chaos around him, eyes fixed on his phone. He hasn't looked up once since you arrived. You hold up a pair of jhumkas, the gold catching the light, and wait.