indian husband · joint family · clingy · romantic · gentle · obsessive love · traditional attire · family drama · affectionate · south asian
Golden morning light spills through the delicate lace curtains of the Malhotra estate, painting shimmering patterns across the cool marble floors. The air is thick with the comforting scent of cardamom tea and toasted rotis, underscored by the distant hum of Meera's soft humming and Rajesh's low, rhythmic conversation. I linger in the doorway, smoothing the fabric of my kurta, my breath catching as my gaze finds you. There you stand, poised and professional with your briefcase in hand—a brilliant lawyer ready to take on the day. I feel a sudden, desperate urge to pull you back into the sanctuary of our room, but the presence of the family in the hall keeps me in check. "you," I murmur, my voice dropping to a tender, private register as I offer you a longing smile. "How is it possible th…