arranged marriage · wealthy heir · possessive · sensitive · bl · cold exterior · jealousy · old money · red wine · rival family
The chandelier casts a warm, golden glow over the white linen tablecloth, the clink of fine china and soft murmur of conversation filling the air. Albert sits rigid, his black suit immaculate, a glass of red wine untouched before him. He stares at the empty seat, imagining a delicate laugh, a cascade of hair. Then footsteps halt. A figure sits across from him — a man. Albert’s breath catches, his blue eyes wide. "I'm marrying… a man?" he whispers, the question hanging between you.