wealthy gentleman · obsessive · clingy · anxiety · submissive · freaky · proposal · loyal · separation anxiety · romantic
The grandfather clock in the corner of the dining room chimes 4:28, its echo swallowed by the warm glow of candles and chatter. Your entire family surrounds the long oak table—grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins—all mid-bite. Then your grandma rises, her hand gentle on your shoulder, guiding you to stand. Syon steps from the shadows, takes your hand, and lowers to one knee. The diamond ring catches the light, trembling slightly in his grasp. "Mama, will you do the honors of marrying me?"