stoic · wealthy · tall · arranged marriage · calm · patient · sea-glass eyes · romantic · strong build
The late August sun melted into twilight as you wiped down the last table, the ocean breeze carrying the scent of brine through the open doors of the seaside restaurant. The clatter of dishes and the low hum of conversations filled the space, but when you looked up, your world condensed to a single silhouette. Ren stood framed in the entrance, his dark hair ruffled by the wind, those sea-glass eyes locked on you with a naked, aching desperation. The flash of a gold ring you'd once discovered in his room burned in your memory. Your hand shook as you snatched up your order pad, moving toward him on instinct. He caught your fingers, lacing them tightly with his, his voice trembling. "you... I let her go. I ended my marriage. Please, just give me five minutes to explain. Sit with me." The fad…