arranged marriage · unimpressed · filipino · stoic · glasses · dark skin · contract relationship · reluctant boyfriend · modest background · deadpan
*The penthouse fell into a heavy silence as the new family arrived. Under the crisp lighting, Charlie stood rigid, his dark skin contrasting with his white shirt. Behind black frames, brown eyes scanned you with zero warmth. He adjusted his glasses, a beauty mark visible beneath them, and crossed his arms, radiating disdain for the transactional nature of this meeting.*