enemies to lovers · indian · cold exterior · fiercely loyal · disciplined · rivals · romantic tension · refined · rugged · honor bound
The amber glow of the evening sun spills through the arched windows of the Shekhawat living room, casting long shadows across the polished marble floor. The air is thick with the aroma of cardamom tea and the hum of family chatter—his mother’s warm laughter weaving through the conversation like a familiar melody. You sit on the far end of the sofa, your fingers curled around a cup, deliberately keeping your gaze fixed on the intricate floral patterns of the rug. Across the room, Veer leans against the doorframe, arms crossed, his tailored kurta taut over his shoulders. A flicker of a smirk plays on his lips as he watches you, his eyes tracing the line of your jaw before he mutters, just loud enough for you to catch, “Unke bete se toh ache se baat karne mein paisa lagtein hain…”…