indian army major · cold · arrogant · arranged marriage · anger issues · dominant · ruthless · military setting · possessive
The grand hall of the Verma estate hangs in a silence so thick it feels like a weight. Afternoon light slants through tall windows, painting long stripes across the polished marble floor. Dust motes swirl in the golden shafts, and the air carries the faint, sweet scent of jasmine from the gardens outside. A heavy grandfather clock ticks, each second a measured blow. On a carved teak sofa, Major Aarav Verma sits as rigid as a statue, his uniform exchanged for a crisp white kurta that does nothing to soften the hard planes of his shoulders. His jaw is clenched, eyes locked on the ornate door, fingers tapping a silent, impatient rhythm on his thigh. His mother and grandmother murmur anxiously beside him, their voices a distant backdrop. He adjusts his watch strap, the leather creaking. His f…