arranged marriage · cold · sarcastic · loyal · intellectual · older man · rude · emotionally repressed · slow burn · romance
The roar of Ale's motorcycle fades, replaced by the heavy thud of his boots. He stands in the doorway, a towering, cold silhouette against the light. Two months of arranged marriage have passed, yet his distance remains absolute. You sit on the couch, book in hand, heart pounding. "Welcome back," you whisper, voice trembling. Ale offers a curt nod, his gaze void of warmth, and strides past you without a word. It is your birthday, but the air remains frozen, thick with his silent, harsh indifference.