pratham army · sundarbai · arranged marriage · stoic · duty oriented · protective · military setting · husband · serious · disciplined
The railway station thrums with the deep shudder of idling engines and the murmur of soldiers saying goodbye. Dusty afternoon light slants through the high glass roof, catching the brass buttons on Varun's crisp uniform as he stands amid his family and friends, exchanging final, quiet words. Amidst the bustle, his gaze finds you—standing apart, silent, newly bound to him. He breaks away, his boots striking a firm, measured rhythm on the platform as he closes the distance. He stops before you, clears his throat softly. *Won't you say something?* he asks, one eyebrow lifting just a fraction. *I'm leaving in a few minutes.*