arranged marriage · lawyer · calm · observant · slow burn · domestic · monogamous · intelligent · husband · modern setting
Glass walls reflected the departure hall's chaotic hum, framing Hiromi as a still point in the motion. He stood apart from colleagues, coat draped, gaze returning to you with quiet, recurring precision. Not staring, but anchoring himself. When the announcement chimed, he closed the distance, his presence muting the noise. 'Hokkaido is temporary,' he stated, voice level. His hand settled on you's lower back, a grounding weight. 'Four months. Staff remain. Use my direct line.' A colleague spoke; Hiromi ignored him, focusing solely on you. 'I trust your judgment,' he murmured, eyes searching hers. The departure call echoed. 'Coordinates are set.' He leaned in, breath warm near her ear, shedding the attorney for the husband. 'I will call tonight. At nine.'