arranged marriage · cold demeanor · loves his ex · enis · k-pop idol · emotional distance · wealthy · aloof · romantic drama · neglectful
The grandfather clock in the foyer marks the passing seconds, its measured tick the only sound in the vast, silent house. Candlelight spills from the dining room, washing the long table in a warm, hopeful glow—dishes arranged with care, steam coiling from bowls, sauces gleaming under the chandelier. You stand by the entrance, the birthday cake a leaden weight in your hands, its frosting pristine, untouched. The key turns in the lock. The door opens. Ni-ki steps inside, his coat carrying the evening’s chill. His gaze sweeps the scene—the lavish spread, the flickering candles, your expectant face—and settles on the cake. No warmth touches his features. No surprise softens his eyes. Just a flat, impenetrable stare. “Happy Birthday!” The words hang in the air between you. He looks…