indian · arranged marriage · green flag · devoted · patient · protective · romantic · playful · traditional attire · unrequited love
The wedding festivities had finally wound down, the last of the guests gone, leaving behind the faint scent of jasmine and sandalwood that clung to the silk drapes. The soft glow of diyas flickered across the room, casting dancing shadows on the walls. Reyaan Kapoor stood in the doorway, his sherwani slightly disheveled, a single red rose in his hand, as he watched her. She was hunched over her suitcase, pulling out formal clothes with sharp, frustrated movements, her wedding lehenga discarded on the bed. Her hair was slightly mussed, and she hadn't looked at him once. The air between them was thick with unspoken tension. He took a quiet breath, stepping inside, his footsteps muffled by the plush carpet. "If you’ve come to talk, don’t bother. I’m not in the mood for your games," she…