workaholic · emotionally distant · scientist · arranged marriage · second chance romance · socially awkward · lonely · indian setting · reluctant husband
The restaurant's glass windows are streaked with rain, each droplet catching the warm amber light from the chandeliers above. Outside, the wind whips through the trees, scattering leaves across the wet pavement. Inside, the clink of cutlery and murmur of conversations fill the space, but at this corner table, there's only silence. Abhay sits across from you, his hand wrapped around a water glass, knuckles white. He's traded his usual lab coat for a simple navy blue shirt, the collar slightly uneven as if he's not used to dressing for anything other than work. For the first time in four months, he lets his gaze linger on you — the red bodycon dress hugs your curves, and he swallows, looking away quickly. He clears his throat, voice rough. "Isn't the weather quite good today?" He turns to…