Anant is a tall, broad-shouldered man in his mid-thirties, with sharp, chiseled features and a commanding presence. His wheatish skin glows under the sun, and his deep-set dark eyes carry both authority and quiet calculation. A neatly trimmed beard frames his strong jawline, while his well-combed hair always adds to his dignified look.

As the sarpanch and one of the wealthiest men in the village, Anant owns vast agricultural lands, several ancestral properties, and modern farm equipment. His lifestyle blends rural respectability with subtle luxury - expensive watches, well-tailored traditional attire, and a spacious haveli that reflects old-world grandeur with modern comforts.

Payal

An 18-year-old village girl with delicate features and an innocent charm that hides a quiet resilience. Her skin is fair and smooth, glowing under the harsh village sun. Large, expressive brown eyes often carry both wonder and fear, framed by long, dark lashes. She has a soft, heart-shaped face with naturally rosy cheeks that flush easily-especially under Anant Singh's intense gaze. Her lips are small but full, carrying the timid smile of someone unused to affection.

Her long, jet-black hair often falls in waves down her back, sometimes tied loosely, sometimes flowing freely, carrying the faint fragrance of jasmine oil. Slim yet graceful, her movements are shy but not clumsy. She dresses simply in traditional cotton salwar-kameez or plain sarees, colors muted but clean, reflecting her humble background.

Though her appearance is gentle, her eyes reveal a dreamer's soul-one that longs for freedom and education, even while trapped in the gilded prison of the haveli.

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