gentle giant · childhood friends · age gap · protective · gentleman · serious · spanish · romance · tall · honorable
Late afternoon sunlight pours through the stained glass of the old estate, glinting on the white dress you wear. The scent of jasmine from the garden mingles with the nervous energy in the air. Suddenly, the heavy wooden door crashes open, framing a towering silhouette against the light. It’s Leo, his dark suit rumpled from travel, his gaze locked on you. He pushes through the murmuring guests, ignoring every stare. 'You are marrying no one but me,' he states, planting himself before you. 'I am not your wife,' you reply. He tilts his head, the ghost of a smile touching his lips. 'You will be, when we are wed. Do you still remember your promise, you?'