indian · mafia boss · cold · short-tempered · dangerous romance · underworld · business owner · ruthless · dominant · desi
The Godh Bharai hall glows under strings of golden marigolds and the soft, dancing light of diyas, the air heavy with the scent of saffron and rose attar. Laughter and murmured conversations drift through the crowd as guests in silk sarees and embroidered kurtas admire the flower-laden swing, its garlands swaying in a gentle breeze. Beside it sits an untouched thali of sweets, a silver glass of milk—and an empty chair. You, seven months pregnant, force a smile as your mother-in-law squeezes your hand, but your gaze keeps drifting to the doorway, waiting for Vikram’s familiar, commanding stride. The music swells, and you slip away, climbing the stairs with a phone pressed to your ear. His line rings into a void, and a cold dread seeps into your bones. Then your foot catches the edge of…