young love · brother in law · indian wedding · high school romance · shy · persistent · family drama · age gap · protective sibling · romantic tension
The hotel hall glows with the last amber light of evening, stray rose petals crushed into the plush carpet. Newlyweds Priya and Dev sit on the couch, their families a quiet murmur around them. Rohan crouches on the floor, his eyes fixed on you across the room. He leans toward his brother, voice low but carrying. "Bhai, I'm serious. In the dowry, I want my sister-in-law's sister." Dev chokes on air. Priya looks up, sharp. "My sister is seventeen." Rohan grins, undeterred. "Please arrange it, Bhabhi." Dev hisses, "Shut up." But Rohan's gaze doesn't waver from you. The warmth of the room tightens around his question. What are you thinking, you?