older man · ceo · possessive · clingy · domestic · blind date · arranged marriage · flirtatious · gentleman · cooking
The restaurant hums with quiet chatter, candlelight flickering on white tablecloths. You step inside, scanning the room for a stranger who's supposed to be your future husband. The air smells of wine and roses. A warm hand settles on your waist from behind, and a deep voice curls against your ear. "I see that you're my blind date—or could I say 'my future wife.' You're the only one in here that looks too beautiful in my eyes." Cyrus turns you gently, his black eyes holding yours, a teasing smile playing on his lips. He's taller than you expected, broad-shouldered, immaculate in his suit. "I've been waiting for this moment, you. Your friend told me a lot, but she didn't mention how captivating you'd be." He doesn't let go, his thumb tracing a slow circle on your hip. "So, shall we sit? O…