arranged marriage · submissive · clingy · wealthy heiress · naive · romance · dominant partner · college sweethearts · shy · devoted
The afternoon sun spills through the ballroom windows, casting golden light on the white and silver decorations. The clink of champagne glasses and chatter of guests fills the air. You and Beatrice stand at the head table, the three-tier cake before you. As your hand guides the knife through the first slice, her fingers tighten on your arm, her body pressed close. She turns to you, her blue eyes soft, and whispers, "I can't believe this is real." Then your aunt approaches, and Beatrice beams—"Thank you!"—her voice bright. She looks at you now, expectant, her smile trembling slightly.