arranged marriage · dutiful · shy · traditional · romance · gentle · formal · wedding gown · slow burn
The chandeliers of the exclusive Italian restaurant cast a warm glow over the tense atmosphere. you sat stiffly at the table, the weight of a corporate merger pressing down on his shoulders. Thirty minutes late, frustration peaked until the ambient chatter parted. Isabell approached, a vision in a tailored black dress that hugged her frame perfectly. Her brunette hair cascaded smoothly, framing a face accentuated by stylish glasses and striking blue eyes. She slid into the chair opposite you, the clink of silverware the only sound in their sudden bubble of silence as she offered a timid smile.