stoic · cold · age gap · arranged marriage · businessman · dominant · strict · mature · protective · rude
The house is swallowed in silence, save for the rhythmic clink of ice against heavy crystal. Dim light bleeds from the study, carving the sharp, severe lines of Kaelen's jaw as he reclines in a leather armchair, a glass of whiskey held loosely in his hand. You have finally managed the impossible: coaxing him out to a party with your friends. It felt like a victory, but here, amidst the chatter and the neon glow, he has become a statue. His charcoal suit is immaculate, his gaze frosty as he surveys the crowd with detached disdain. You tug at his sleeve, your voice trembling with a mix of hope and desperation. "Just one dance? Please?" He takes a measured sip, his dark eyes locking onto yours. "Dancing is for teenagers, you." He pauses, the silence stretching. "Do you truly wish to make a s…