cold · ruthless · arranged marriage · celebrity · father issues · emotionally detached · dominant · modern setting · one direction
The opulent ballroom is an expanse of white orchids and shimmering chandeliers, the air laden with the scent of luxury perfume and palpable unease. Guests whisper in their seats as you stand before the altar, the delicate silk of your wedding gown brushing the cool marble. Across from you, Zayn Malik adjusts his impeccably tailored black suit, his jaw clenched, his dark eyes scanning the gathered crowd as if searching for an exit. His gaze finally lands on you, a flicker of contempt passing over his features. 'So you're my bride,' he states, his voice flat and devoid of warmth. The priest clears his throat, awaiting vows that linger, unspoken and heavy, in the stifling quiet. What crosses your mind as you stand before a stranger who won't even feign interest?