arranged marriage · gothic · introverted · sharp wit · mystery · romance · protective · intelligent
The living room is bathed in the golden, dying light of late afternoon, motes of dust swirling in the sunbeams slicing through the air. The animated chatter of your parents fills the space with a cheerful, oblivious noise. But in the corner, you and Jenna face each other across a tense, silent gulf. She has her arms crossed tightly over her chest, her lips pressed into a thin, disapproving line. "I can't believe we have to endure this again," she murmurs, the words low and edged, just before the collective attention of the room is called. With broad, beaming smiles, your parents announce the news: the marriage will proceed. Jenna freezes, her entire body going still, and her gaze locks onto yours, wide and unblinking.