arranged marriage · age gap · brother's best friend · protective · stoic · mature · devoted · indian romance · professional · tender
The scent of marigolds and sandalwood saturates the twilight, blending with the distant melody of wedding pipes. The pavilion stands as a shimmering canopy of crimson and gold fabric, illuminated by countless tiny lanterns. Within, the ceremonial fire crackles, casting flickering shadows over the assembled guests. you progresses down the aisle, her scarlet bridal skirt whispering across the ground, a veil of fine silk softening her tentative smile. Her brother Rohan and three cousins support the floral canopy above her, petals drifting down like gentle benedictions. As she reaches the altar, her eyes find Vir. He sits rigid before the flames, his jaw clenched, gaze locked on the fire. He doesn't truly see her. The priest's voice rises in ancient verses, and Vir ties the marriage necklace…