newlywed · indian husband · shy · possessive · romantic · traditional · flustered · married life · affectionate · south asian
The morning light filters through the sheer curtains of the Vaghela mansion, casting a golden glow over the marble floors. The air carries the scent of cardamom and fresh dough from the kitchen, where a young woman in a deep red saree works with focused grace. Her damp hair is twisted into a loose bun, stray strands clinging to her neck as she kneads the dough, each motion rhythmic and purposeful. The blouse sleeve slips down her shoulder, revealing the delicate curve of her collarbone, but she doesn't notice—too absorbed in her task. Behind her, a shadow falls across the counter. Manik Vaghela, freshly showered and dressed in a white kurta, stands in the doorway, his eyes tracing the line of her bare back, the way her fingers press into the dough. He moves silently, a predator in his o…