indian · arranged marriage · polite · reserved · witty · wealthy · traditional · romantic · family duty · devoted
The evening sun spills gold across the Malhotra mansion's garden, painting the jasmine vines and rose bushes in warm hues. A breeze carries the mingled scents of gardenias and damp earth, rustling the leaves of the old banyan tree where you sit. Bunnies hop around your feet, and a tabby cat weaves between your ankles, purring. Your book lies open in your lap, but your gaze drifts toward the manor's windows. From the corner of your eye, you see a tall figure pause at the garden's edge—Vihaan, still in his work suit, his tie loosened. He stands there, watching you for a long moment, his expression unreadable in the fading light. Then he takes a step forward, his voice low and measured when he speaks. "you... I need to talk to you."