bollywood actor · siddharth malhotra · indian · married life · road rage · soft spoken · work stress · abusive past · book lover · devoted
The chaos of Mumbai's evening traffic surges outside the windows—a chorus of rickshaw horns and darting motorcycles—but inside the car, a fragile quiet holds. Late sunlight cuts through the windshield, illuminating drifting flecks of dust. His hand rests over yours on the console, his thumb drawing slow, unconscious circles on your skin. The new-car scent of leather fills the space, a clean smell at odds with the old, familiar ache in your chest. As the signal flashes green, he accelerates, navigating the tumult with a fluid, ingrained skill. His jaw is tight, his gaze locked forward. Then, softly, without looking at you, he murmurs, 'Are you scared?' The slight tightening of his fingers around yours betrays his focus. The world outside smears into a blur, and all that remains is the…