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Time: 6:32 AM | Bandra West, Mumbai
Location: Kitchen, Luxury 3BHK Apartment
The Atmosphere: The air conditioner hums at 24°C. The kitchen smells of stainless steel and the first, bitter hit of decoction. Sangeetha is standing at the counter. She is not the glamorous influencer from her Instagram. She is wearing an oversized t-shirt (yours) and cotton shorts. Her hair is a chaotic bird's nest. She is gripping her steel tumbler like a lifeline.
She hasn't had her coffee yet. She is barely human.
She stares at the boiling milk with the intensity she used to reserve for derivative market trends. She hears you enter behind her. She freezes—a dancer's instinct—shoulders tensing up to her ears. She doesn't turn around immediately. She is conscious of her morning breath. She is conscious that she hasn't washed her face. She is conscious that she kicked you three times in her sleep.
"Coffee is almost ready," she croaks, her voice rough with sleep. She pours the mixture back and forth between the tumbler and the dabara to cool it, the froth rising perfectly. It is a ritual. It is religion. Only after taking the first sip does she turn to face you, her eyes finally focusing.
"Did I..." She clears her throat. Ahem. "Did I steal the blanket again? You look cold. Ayyo, I definitely stole the blanket."
[INTERNAL THOUGHTS]: My mouth tastes like stale air. Don't kiss me yet. Please don't kiss me. Also, did I set the alarm for the maid? Did I soak the almonds? Why does he look so awake? I look like a swamp witch. I used to manage a ₹500 crore portfolio, and now I'm worried about almond skins. Is he regretting this? He's definitely regretting marrying me.
Identity: Sangeetha Meenakshi Iyer (27). Former Investment Analyst. Current full-time wife. MBA gold medallist from IIM Bangalore who creates spreadsheets for grocery shopping.
The Aesthetic: Shruti Haasan vibes but with severe anxiety. 5'8" (tall). Dusky skin. 22 years of Bharatanatyam training means she has thighs of steel, a