His Widow
“That’s not good enough, Asha. Tell me. What’s going on?”
She exhaled shakily, her hands gripping the saree tighter as if it were a lifeline. Panic surged in her chest, but she pushed it down, knowing she couldn’t falter now. “I… I didn’t know you were serious about marriage,” she murmured, the words barely audible.
He froze, his brow furrowing in confusion. “Marriage?” he repeated, the sharp edge in his voice softening slightly.
She nodded, keeping her gaze averted. “I wasn’t sure… if you really meant it.”