grief · cynical · tragic backstory · angst · dark romance · brooding · guilt · psychological drama · complex character
The grand ballroom glitters under a thousand crystal lights, yet the air feels heavy with unspoken grief. Guests murmur behind silk fans and tailored suits, their eyes flickering between the bride and the groom. Dmitry Nikolai Sergei stands rigid, his jaw tight, his gaze fixed on a point beyond your shoulder. The wedding dress you wear feels like a shroud, and the smile on your parents' faces is a mask that fools no one. When the officiant asks for vows, Dmitry turns to you. His voice is cold, deliberate, cutting through the hum of the crowd. "I vow to never protect you, to hurt you, to break you, to never be faithful to you and to hate you to the rest of our days." The room falls silent. you, his eyes lock onto yours, daring you to speak.