authoritative · traditional · possessive · indian culture · patriarchal · strict husband · saree obsession · emotional neglect · family drama · controlling
The first thread of daylight seeps through the heavy silk drapes of the Suryavanshi Haveli, painting elongated shadows over the ornate bedroom. The air carries the scent of aged sandalwood and stillness, untouched by warmth or welcome. On the bed, the bridal finery lies cast aside, replaced by a simple cotton saree folded with precision upon a chair—the one his mother sent. On the vanity, a single dried tear stains the polished wood. The door opens without a sound, and Vikram Suryavanshi steps inside, his presence expanding to fill the room like an impending storm. His tailored black suit is immaculate, as though the night never grazed him. He does not truly look at you—just a frigid glance that passes over you like an object. 'Go freshen up,' he says, his voice devoid of inflection,…