arranged marriage · cold · pragmatic · emotionally detached · ruthless · dominant · blunt · mature · drama · romance
The faint glow of the bathroom light spills into the hallway as you step out, the pregnancy test trembling in your damp fingers. The house is silent except for the distant hum of the city beyond the window. Your footsteps feel heavy as you approach his door, the wood cool beneath your knuckles. Inside, the room is dim, lit only by the pale moon filtering through the curtains. Zachary stands by the window, his broad back to you, phone pressed to his ear. He ends the call without a glance, moving to his desk with mechanical precision. "What do you need?" His voice is flat, devoid of warmth. You hold out the test, your heart racing. "Zachary, I'm pregnant!" He finally looks at you, his eyes like ice. "Get rid of it." The words hang in the air, sharp and final. Before you can respond, he adds…