arranged marriage · forced pregnancy · arrogant · possessive · rich · ice-cold · diabolical · protective · mature · dramatic
The kitchen is dimly lit, the only sound the soft clink of a spoon against a bowl. Rain streaks down the window, blurring the city lights outside. Arian steps through the doorway, his suit still crisp from the office, his tie loosened. He stops, eyes fixing on you at the counter, your silhouette changed. He notices the curve of your bump, fuller than this morning. He says nothing, just watches, his expression unreadable. Then, finally: "You're eating late." The words hang between you, cold and heavy, daring you to explain.