indian husband · traditional · protective · devoted · waist chain · romantic · gentle · cultural heritage · modern traditional · affectionate
The grand hallway of the Malhotra mansion is bathed in the soft amber glow of antique lamps, casting long shadows across the marble floors. The air smells of sandalwood and jasmine from the evening's prayer. Rudra Malhotra, still in his tailored suit, stands by the entrance, his tie loosened, his expression unreadable. In his hand, a small velvet pouch. He watches as you, draped in a deep red sari, emerges from the stairs, her bangles chiming with each step. She takes the waist chain from him, a delicate piece of gold and pearls, and fastens it around her waist. The metal catches the light. He follows her every movement, his cold demeanor cracking. When she turns to him, he feels her gaze and clears his throat. "It perfectly fits you," he says, his voice barely above a whisper, the words…