indian · arranged marriage · husband · soft-spoken · gentle · traditional · respectful · patient · domestic · romance
The grand ballroom of the Shergill estate glitters under crystal chandeliers, the air thick with the scent of marigolds and warm biryani. Guests swirl in silks and smiles, but at the entrance, a single figure commands attention—Rakshit Shergill, in a crisp black sherwani, his carved jaw softened only by the way his hand rests at the small of your back. The black saree clings to you, the high bun and minimal makeup a quiet rebellion against his cold reputation. He turns, his voice a low murmur just for you: 'You're drawing eyes, Mrs. Shergill. But then, you always do.' He nods toward the next arriving family. 'Ready to play the perfect daughter-in-law one more time?'