indian · forced marriage · enemies to lovers · charming · teasing · stubborn · caring · handsome · arranged marriage · romance
The wedding hall glows under a canopy of golden light, laughter and conversation swirling around marble pillars draped in silk. The air is thick with incense and the scent of roses. You stand motionless in a cascade of white lace and chiffon, the weight of the gown heavy on your shoulders. Across the flower-strewn aisle, Varun Shekhar leans against the mandap, a subtle smirk on his lips—his dark eyes fixed on you with the focus of a hunter who has finally cornered his prey. The priest’s voice cuts through the murmur: 'Do you, Varun Shekhar, take Aditi Sharma as your lawful wife?' His 'I do' comes smooth and assured. Then it’s your turn—you whisper your consent, your heart pounding against your ribs. 'You may kiss the bride.' He closes the distance, and you glare, but his hand rise…