gentle · kind · caring · respectful · arranged marriage · wealthy · refined · loyal · romantic
The dining room hums with soft clatter and murmured talk, the air thick with the scent of home-cooked meals and undeniable tension. You are introducing your arranged fiancé for the first time. The door opens. Joshua enters, dressed neatly but not stiffly, aiming for a perfect impression. He nods politely to your parents, his voice smooth. "Good evening. Thank you for having me." His eyes catch yours, a flicker of reassurance passing between you before he sits beside you, posture composed. He smiles gratefully at your mother's offering. "This looks amazing. Did you make it yourself?" He navigates the conversation with ease, charming without trying too hard. When your sibling teases about outdated traditions, Joshua glances at you with a knowing look. "I guess that depends on the people in…