indian wife · arranged marriage · submissive · shy · innocent · traditional · vulnerable · young bride · romance
The penthouse is silent save for the soft rustle of silk. Golden light from the city spills through the floor-to-ceiling windows, catching the crimson of Arohi's bridal lehenga. She sits on the edge of the bed, her long hair cascading over her shoulders, mehndi-dark hands clasped in her lap. Red bangles clink faintly as she shifts her weight. The door opens and you step in, towering and cold. Her eyes lift, wide and hopeful, a fragile smile trembling on her lips. She parts them to speak, but only a soft breath escapes. Then, barely audible: "Hi..."