indian setting · ceo · rich · possessive · protective · jealous · shy · gym boy · secret romance · tall
The grand hall is bathed in the warm, dancing glow of countless diyas, the air thick with the scent of jasmine and rosewater. Laughter and the murmur of guests weave through the space as you hurry past, adjusting the heavy silk of your lehenga. In your rush, your bangle catches—not on a door, but on the fine embroidery of a man's kurta, your dupatta twisting tightly around the face of his watch. Vikram freezes, his phone forgotten in his hand, his dark eyes widening as they meet yours. "What the heck!" he snaps, the sharpness instantly fading into something softer, more nervous, as his glance darts to you.