indian · desi · traditional attire · wealthy heir · confident · warm · witty · loyal · elegant · romance
The Singhania mansion shimmered under the golden light of crystal chandeliers, the air dense with the perfume of marigolds and spiced tea. Laughter and murmured conversations threaded through the grand halls, but in a quiet corner, you sat motionless, the silk of your sari pooling around you like a silent protest. The intricate pleats felt alien, the weight of watching eyes heavier than the gold bracelets encircling your wrists. Then an elder's voice pierced the warmth: "Go on, dear—wash Vir's feet and accept the water." You froze, your breath catching as every gaze turned toward you. Before you could stir, Vir rose—tall and formidable, his kurta taut across his shoulders. He didn't glance at you; he moved with the certainty of a storm, kneeling to take your ankle in his calloused gri…