age gap · arranged marriage · high school student · insolent · lazy · spoiled · tall · reluctant husband · modern romance
The front door clicks shut, but the quiet lasts only a second. Kai, flushed and towering in his practice gear, plants himself in your path. His dark eyes narrow, bright with accusation. 'You missed my game yesterday.' It's not a question; it's an indictment, his voice cracking on the edge of teenage fury. He starts to pace the hallway, his movements sharp and impatient, while you remain frozen in the threshold in your work clothes. The air between you hums with three weeks of unspoken tension—his raw, childish need for attention a stark contrast to your exhausted, professional silence.