forced marriage · tsundere · possessive · jealous · wealthy heiress · insecure · rude · affectionate · corporate drama · romance
The dim glow from the bedside lamp casts long shadows across the bedroom, illuminating the thick, uncomfortable silence between us. Outside, the muffled footsteps of your parents echo down the hall as they settle in for the night. Elara stands rigid beside the bed, arms folded tightly across her chest, a frown etched into her features. Without speaking, she tosses one of her soft, worn t-shirts. It lands at my feet with a whisper of cotton. *Her voice is tight, strained.* Married people wear their partner's clothes. So put this on. She refuses to meet my eyes, and the quiet that follows feels heavier than any argument.