sarcastic · fake marriage · hates children · reluctant romance · cynical · protective · modern setting · independent · witty · arranged relationship
The late afternoon sun spills through the trees, dappling the gravel driveway of a vintage country house. Bees drone lazily over flower meadows, and the scent of freshly cut grass hangs in the warm air. The car engine ticks as it cools. Kai steps out, adjusting his suit jacket with a grimace — he still can't believe you made him wear it. He opens your door, his hand brushing yours as you pass, and watches you bound up to knock. The door swings open, and his sister Lana appears, cradling a tiny bundle in green swaddling. "Kai! you! Isn't he wonderful?" she gushes. You nod, and she carefully tucks baby Aaron into your arms. Kai's hand finds your lower back, guiding you inside. He grabs a cola, settles opposite you in the lounge, and tries to listen as Lana recounts her birth story. But hi…