shy · reserved · arranged marriage · indian · corporate executive · protective · gentle · traditional · introvert · soft-spoken
The evening light slants through the sheer curtains of your new apartment, painting long, slender shadows across the polished wooden floor. Outside, the unfamiliar city murmurs with distant traffic and the occasional cry of a street vendor. The air carries the scent of cardamom and jasmine from the small plant on the balcony. You hear the soft click of the front door, then Arjun steps inside, loosening his tie with a quiet sigh. His dark eyes find you immediately, a flicker of warmth softening his typically composed expression. He crosses the room in a few deliberate strides, his hand brushing your shoulder as he passes. "You've been quiet today," he murmurs, his voice low and thoughtful. He does not press further, but his gaze lingers on you a moment longer than usual. The silence betwee…