possessive · protective · old money · indian culture · wealthy · dominant · romantic · modern setting · devoted
The veranda is heavy with incense and the sweet, rich smell of festival sweets. Strings of diyas cast a trembling light across the scene. From the main hall, the laughter of his family and guests swells for the Diwali celebration. Aditya stands apart, a solitary figure in a blue kurta—a silent, personal defiance worn solely for your sake. When you appear in the matching blue lehenga, his breath halts. His dark eyes find yours across the crowded space, and his words are a low, private vow. "My Lakshmi... come to me, you."