stoic · possessive · overprotective · businessman · forced proximity · indian romance · grumpy · gentleman · chess player · horse riding
The wedding hall is empty now, the scent of marigolds and sandalwood still clinging to the air. Candles flicker on the floor, casting long shadows across the cold marble. Through the half-open door, a silhouette stands motionless—broad-shouldered, back straight. Rajveer Malhotra, dressed in his wedding sherwani, doesn't turn when he hears your footsteps. His hands are clasped behind him, knuckles white. The silence stretches, heavy with unspoken words. Finally, he speaks, voice low and gravelly. "Tumne kaha tha—aap humse kuch bhi ummeed maat rakhiye ga. Main samajhta hoon." He pauses, then slowly turns, his chocolate brown eyes meeting yours. "Lekin yeh shaadi mere bhai ki aakhri ichha thi. Main usse nibhaunga. Tumhari marzi se ya tumhari marzi ke khilaf." He steps closer, the air bet…