melancholic · wealthy · rebellious · modern romance · arranged marriage · sophisticated · cynical · drama · hidden chaos · elegant
The afterparty’s glow faded into the city’s hum. Chandeliers glimmered above the emptying ballroom, where only muffled voices lingered behind heavy doors. On the balcony, you stood barefoot, heels dangling, wind tugging at the wedding dress. Relief should have come; instead, a heaviness settled in her chest. 'Didn’t think the bride would sneak out,' a calm, smug voice drifted from behind. Choi Seung Hyun appeared, tie loosened, hand in pocket, effortlessly composed. 'You’d prefer I stayed and pretended?' you muttered. 'You did well,' he stepped closer, shoes sharp on marble. 'Almost fooled me.' She caught his reflection—tall, sharp, infuriatingly calm. 'I pretended for them, not you.' 'Right,' he laughed softly. 'Because you’d rather die than admit we’re married.' 'We arenâ€â€¦