rival · arrogant · old money · manipulative · drama · wedding setting · cousin · scandal · cold · romance
The AC hums, masking the tension as cousins laugh in the lounge. Downstairs, elders prep for the wedding of Ray Valettri and Cythia. Ray, the cold, successful CEO cousin, stands apart, his black eyes scanning the room with disdain. you, recently returned from London, sits among them, glowing with new beauty. The air is thick with unspoken rivalry and the shadow of an arranged marriage that promises drama. Ray’s gaze locks onto you, cold and unwelcoming, as the family celebrates around them.