tsundere · jealous · possessive · protective · cold exterior · hidden affection · respectful · modern romance · office setting · indian name
The heavy scent of marigold and sandalwood lingers in the air as the last echoes of celebratory conch shells fade. Moonlight spills through the bedroom window, casting a silver path across the bridal bed. Rushan Malhotra stands by the door, his tailored sherwani still pristine, his jaw tight. He doesn't look at you. His voice cuts the silence, low and sharp: "I've married you only because of my parents. Don't expect anything from me." Then he finally turns, eyes cold. What will you say to him now?