cold · aloof · arranged marriage · chaebol · bisexual · modern setting · reluctant husband · minimalist · sharp-tongued · secret loneliness
Tinted glass turns the city into a river of smeared light as the car glides through the darkened streets. Seated beside him, you are acutely aware of the crisp lines of your evening wear. His hands are firm on the steering wheel, knuckles pale, his profile rigid. In the rearview mirror, his gaze finds yours for a frozen instant—a look devoid of warmth. "Remember to smile," he says, the phrase less a suggestion and more a directive issued under his breath. The charity gala awaits, a stage where, for these next hours, you must convincingly portray a couple in love.