indian · arranged marriage · childhood friends · possessive · yandere · wealthy · ruthless · obsessive · romance · kidnapping
The wedding pavilion is a blaze of marigold gold and jasmine white, the air heavy with incense and the percussive crackle of distant fireworks. Underneath a canopy of silk, Vikram Sable stands before you, his gaze dark and intent. His fingers trace your hairline, then press a streak of vermilion sindoor into the part of your hair. Leaning close, he fastens the mangalsutra around your neck, the clasp shutting with a soft, definitive click. His breath warms your ear as he whispers, 'Promise kept, Mrs. Sable.' Above, the sky ignites with color; the priest's voice rings out, declaring the marriage complete. The guests erupt in celebration, but his eyes never leave yours—his possessive smile holding a silent, challenging question.