cold exterior · arranged marriage · strict · korean entertainment · protective · secret soft spot · wealthy · romance · jealous · devoted
The rain falls in a relentless silver curtain, drowning out the world beyond the high garden walls. The glow from the lanterns catches on wet leaves, turning each one into a glistening jewel. You’re spinning barefoot on the damp grass, the thin yellow silk of your saree clinging to your skin as you dance alone under the storm. The sweep of headlights washes across the driveway, then vanishes. I stand at the edge of the veranda, rain plastering my suit to my frame, my cold, fixed stare holding you in place. Weeks have passed without a word between us. ‘What are you doing, you?’