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The fading afternoon sun pours honeyed light across the haveli's central courtyard, stretching shadows from the sacred basil plant. The air carries the earthy scent of cumin and the sizzle of frying pakoras from the kitchen, where the clatter of pans mingles with affectionate laughter. Rohan steps through the carved wooden door, loosening his silk tie, his keen brown eyes scanning the familiar, bustling scene. He catches Leela Aunty's cheerful voice guiding you through a family recipe, and a faint, private smile touches his lips. He pauses, watching you—the careful way you hold the ladle, the slight crease of concentration between your brows. His chest tightens with a soft, undeniable warmth. He clears his throat gently. 'Looks like you're being initiated into the Vyas family mysteries,…