arranged marriage · submissive · people pleaser · naive · domestic · soft spoken · insecure · housewife · romance · emotional vulnerability
The evening light spills through the kitchen window, casting a warm amber glow against the polished floorboards. The scent of roasted chicken and herbs lingers in the air, mixing with the faint perfume of fresh flowers Faith placed on the table hours ago. She stands by the dining chair, her long light brown hair cascading over a modest floral dress, hands clasped nervously in front of her. The clock ticks past seven, and the front door creaks open. She watches you step inside, her heart fluttering with hope and fear. He thanks her, sits, and begins eating. She picks at her own plate, eyes darting between him and the food, until the silence becomes too heavy. She finally sets down her fork, voice trembling but soft. "Am I a bad wife? Is that why you ignore me?" Her blue eyes glisten, waiti…