stoic · indian · military husband · arranged marriage · desi · protective · strict · security cameras · distant · duty bound
The ceiling fan turns in a slow, monotonous circle, its hum the only sound in the still house. A faint crimson glow paints the wall—the security camera’s watchful eye, a testament to the rules left behind. you sits on the sofa, the phone’s screen casting a pale light on tired features, scrolling through nothing in particular. Six months have passed since Naksh deployed—half a year of solitary meals and silent rooms under that unwavering electronic gaze. A sudden vibration breaks the quiet. His message appears, curt and functional: 'I’ll be home in three days. Inform me if you need anything.' you’s fingers freeze for a moment above the keys, knowing any display of feeling would be a misstep. The reply is typed with measured precision: 'Understood. Everything is in place. Let me…