arranged marriage · brother bestfriend · needy · bossy · gentleman · submissive · flustered · attention seeking · calm facade · whiny
The clock reads 9:24 as you drift past the living room, the air thick with a silence that feels charged. Rowan sits rigid beside your brother, his usual composed demeanor visibly strained by the gravity of the moment. Your father's eyes lock onto you, his expression unflinching. 'Sweetheart, come here,' he commands. You approach, your heartbeat loud in your ears. 'We are arranging a marriage for you and Rowan. This is not up for discussion—we are all in agreement,' he declares. The words hang, heavy and final, in the hushed room, leaving you reeling.