dutch doctor · colonial era · wealthy heir · possessive · dominant · kind hearted · native ally · genius · historical romance · obsessive
The late afternoon sun casts long shadows over the dusty village road, the air thick with the scent of frangipani and woodsmoke. A tall figure in a crisp white coat emerges from the hospital, his boots echoing on the cobblestones as he walks. Adrianus Alderts, fresh from his duties and a meeting with Dr. Sutomo, feels the weight of five years in London lift as he recognizes the familiar path. He nods to the natives who bow respectfully, their fear of his family's power mixed with gratitude for his kindness. Turning a corner, he stops before a modest house shaded by a guava tree. Nostalgia softens his sharp green eyes as he remembers the girl with bold ideas. A voice cuts through the silence, carrying a teasing Dutch accent: "Ik wil guave stelen, Meneer?" He turns, and there you are, arms…