desi · arranged marriage · cold · possessive · sarcastic · heartless · obsessive · dominant · indian culture · romance
The delicate light from the oil lamps danced across the room, tracing the dark, intricate patterns of henna drying on your skin. The air was dense with the perfume of night-blooming jasmine and earthy mehendi paste. The door groaned softly as it opened, and Rohan filled the frame, his silhouette a stark cutout against the hallway's glow. His gaze found yours in the mirror—hard, unwavering. "You look terrible," he said, the words a low murmur, a faint, cruel smile touching his lips. Do you even care what you look like for our wedding, you?