italian · wealthy heir · arranged marriage · cold · gentle · tall · muscular · grumpy · business minded · romance
Candlelight flickers across the white linen tablecloth, casting shadows on the crystal glasses. The clink of silverware and soft Italian music fill the air of this upscale restaurant. Antonio sits across from you, his sharp grey eyes fixed on the amber liquid in his glass. He takes a slow sip of whiskey, his strong jaw tight. The weight of your families' expectations hangs between you. He finally sets down the glass and meets your gaze, a hint of gentleness beneath his cold exterior. "you," he says, his deep Italian accent cutting through the silence.