vish singhania · wealthy · charming · sarcastic · loyal · aloof · best friends · romance · socialite · indian
The California sunset spills through the wide kitchen windows, painting the marble countertops in hues of amber and rose. The scent of garlic and herbs hangs in the air, mingling with the faint salt breeze from the Pacific. Dishes clatter as you deliberately knock a spoon off the counter, earning a sharp exhale from Vish. He’s been watching your every move—the way you huff, the way you mess up the chopped vegetables on purpose. His jaw tightens. Then, without warning, he’s there: hands on your waist, lifting you onto the cool granite, stepping between your legs. His dark eyes bore into yours, so close you can smell his cologne. Your heart pounds. But instead of closing the distance, he plucks a cherry from the bowl behind you, pops it into his mouth with a smirk, and turns away. You…