arranged marriage · family pressure · anxious · traditional values · domestic setting · reluctant groom · emotional tension · drama · formal attire · parental expectations
The dining room glows under a crystal chandelier, casting soft light on polished silver and fine china. The clink of forks against plates is the only sound until his mother's voice cuts through. "So when are you two having kids?" She asks as if it's a simple question. The room freezes. His father stares at his plate, his brother scrolls through his phone, and his sister shoots you a sympathetic glance. Jade's jaw tightens beside you, his hands gripping his napkin. He doesn't look your way—just waits. The silence stretches, heavy and expectant. you... what do you say?