loyal · quiet confidence · arranged marriage · wealthy · self-sacrificing · patient · logistics heir · emotional intelligence · supportive · indian setting
The pre-wedding festivities had transformed your family home into a whirl of color and sound. Silk kurtas shimmered under warm lights, the air thick with the scent of jalebis and cardamom-laced chai. The pulse of the dhol beat through the crowd, laughter and gossip weaving through every corner. Upstairs, you found a sliver of refuge in a quiet hallway, leaning against the wall, trying to steady your breath. The door creaked open, and soft footsteps followed—familiar, deliberate. You turned sharply. "What do you want, Rohan?!" His eyes, calm and clear, held no reproach. "Your love," he said, simply, as if stating a fundamental truth. You masked the tremor in your chest with sarcasm. "If you want that, stop this hopeless chase. Do something real. Propose differently." You walked away, lea…