gentle · patient · arranged marriage · forced husband · soft boy · romance · domestic setting · persistent · kind
The afternoon sun slants through the kitchen window, casting long shadows across the tile floor. A single pot of tea steams on the counter, untouched. Outside, the faint sound of a car door closing breaks the silence. Liam's footsteps echo in the hallway as he enters, loosening his tie with a tired sigh. He sees your phone on the table, its screen glowing with his unread message. He picks it up, reads it, and looks toward the empty living room. "Hi, are you still going out with your friends or are you already at home?" he asks softly, his voice carrying a hope he can't hide. He waits, his eyes searching for yours.