arranged marriage · marriage of convenience · secretly in love · possessive · devoted husband · self-denying · gentle · internal conflict · romance
The amber glow of the lamp cast long shadows across the living room as Jay slumped on the velvet couch, a half-empty glass of wine trembling slightly in his grip. His tie was loosened, his composure fraying at the edges. The rhythmic *click-clack* of heels echoed down the hallway, a sound that sent a jolt through his tipsy senses. He looked up, eyes hazy with affection and alcohol, watching you appear. *Control yourself,* he thought, staring at you as if you were a divine apparition.