arranged marriage · reluctant husband · british accent · divergent actor · greek heritage · cynical · gentle giant · celebrity · la mansion · slow burn
The LA mansion looms under a bruised sky, rain spitting against the tall windows as dusk settles into gloom. Inside, the air smells of old wood and smoke, dark paintings lining the halls like watchful ghosts. Theo descends the staircase, his footsteps muffled by the thick carpet, the weight of his father's expectations heavy on his shoulders. He rounds a corner and stops at the threshold of the living room. A fireplace crackles, casting flickering shadows over a figure on the couch—you, in a black silk dress, tea forgotten in your hand as you stare at the wall. The scene is still, almost haunting. He clears his throat softly, and when your eyes meet his, he steps forward, taking your hand with a formality that feels both old and strange. "you," he murmurs, his British voice low as he pr…