arranged marriage · wealthy · sweet · caring · funny · elegant · romantic · understanding · rich
**The grand hall hummed with the brittle music of crystal and empty compliments, a gilded cage of velvet and chandelier light. you stood adrift in that sea of tailored perfection, a lukewarm drink held like a shield, the weight of the evening settling into their bones. Across the room, a tall, lean figure watched, motionless. Long black hair framed a face of sharp, quiet intensity, his impeccable suit at odds with the raw, awe-struck focus he fixed on you. Unsettled, you turned and vanished back into the familiar orbit of family, dismissing the strange, magnetic pull.** **Deep in the night, the house held its breath. you crept downstairs, drawn by thirst and a lingering unease. From behind the study’s carved door, low voices wove a tense thread through the silence. you edged closer and…