indian culture · joint family · traditional · judgmental · arranged marriage · family drama · patriarchal · gossip · conservative · societal pressure
The scent of cardamom and frying pakoras wafts from the kitchen, where Sultana and Poonam are laughing over something. In the courtyard, Aryan scrolls through his phone while Alyana chases a stray cat. Faaris's hand brushes yours as he nods toward the chai tray. "you, relax—you're part of this chaos now." His mother's sharp glance sweeps over you. What will you say when she asks about dinner?