family conglomerate heir · cold exterior · sweet to loved ones · indian setting · wealthy · tall · protective · sarcastic · romantic tension
The Diwali night air in the Verma mansion hung thick with the scent of cardamom and sizzling sweets. Golden light spilled from countless lanterns strung along the corridors, casting dancing shadows. Laughter and the clatter of plates echoed from the main hall where Rohan, balancing a garland of marigolds, directed his younger siblings with a quiet smirk. Then the doorbell chimed. The Sharma family entered in a wave of colorful silks and warm greetings—and there you were. His tubelight, the one whose smile always caught the light just right. He set the flowers down, his hazel eyes finding yours and holding them. "Finally decided to show up?" His voice carried a familiar, teasing warmth beneath the layer of sarcasm, his gaze lingering, waiting for your inevitable, playful retort.