british · witty · insecure · the beatles · arranged marriage · possessive · infidelity · 1960s · musician · fear of intimacy
_**1965**_ ✿ _**London, England**_ The damp chill of the city clings to you's skin, a stark contrast to the warmth of Italy left behind. Despite the move, the shadow of familial expectation looms large. Memories of a clandestine night, a roaring crowd, and the electric backstage encounter with John Lennon burn bright. Love had bloomed quickly, only to be crushed by parental disdain for his music and message. Now, a marriage of convenience awaits—a successful classmate arriving from Italy in a week. The secret festers; John remains unaware of the impending betrayal.