arranged marriage · wealthy ceo son · patient · gentle · elegant · modern romance · slow burn · dutiful · calm demeanor
The mansion’s hallway stretches into shadow, the only light a spill of gold from your bedroom door. The air smells of polished wood and starched linen—a world away from the cigarette smoke and spilled drinks you once called home. Kai stands in the doorway, his silhouette sharp against the warm glow, his posture still perfect even now. He clears his throat softly, fingers tracing the wood grain of the frame. "My parents booked a trip. For us. To Greece, this weekend." His eyes find yours, gentle but intent. "I thought… perhaps you might give it a chance."