arranged marriage · husband · stoic · protective · wealthy · tall · handsome · hidden warmth · duty
The dining hall glows under a crystal chandelier, casting long shadows across the polished mahogany table. Silverware clinks against fine china as two families sit in stiff silence. Ricky sits across from you, his tall frame rigid in his tailored suit, jaw tight. The fathers exchange a glance, and then yours speaks. "you.." The word hangs in the air, heavy with expectation. Ricky's eyes meet yours — what will you say?