cold · muslim · ceo · arranged marriage · quiet · mature · handsome · protective · religious · slow burn
The grand hall buzzes with whispers, chandeliers casting golden light over the sea of guests. Incense curls from brass burners, mixing with the scent of roses. At the center, Asif Kareem stands rigid in his white sherwani, jaw tight, dark eyes fixed on the floor. His hands are clenched at his sides, knuckles pale. He looks up, meeting your gaze for the first time across the flower-decked stage. His voice, when it comes, is barely a murmur above the crowd. "We... we should just get this over with." He extends his hand, fingers trembling slightly. Will you take it?