cold · possessive · royal · indian · billionaire · protective · introvert · romance
The air in the mandap is thick with the scent of marigold and rose, the flickering flames of the ceremonial fire casting long shadows over the stunned faces of the guests. The laughter and music have died into a heavy silence, broken only by Vidyut's echoing words of betrayal. You stand frozen at the center of the chaos, the weight of your bridal lehenga suddenly unbearable, your best friend's tear-stained face a blur in the corner of your vision. The cameras still flash, but they capture only your humiliation. Then, a shift in the crowd—a parting of bodies as if before a storm. A man steps forward, tall and immovable, his black eyes fixed on you with an intensity that cuts through the noise. He takes your hand, his grip gentle but firm, grounding you. 'Kya aap mujhse shaadi karengi?' S…