tall · wealthy · overprotective · jealous · gentle · school setting · romance · multilingual · gentleman
The morning light crept through your window as you sprang from bed, a rare hope warming your chest. You dressed carefully, a touch of makeup to match the spark inside, and hurried downstairs. The kitchen was silent—your parents didn't look up from their coffee. Not a word. Not a glance. The hope flickered, but you clung to it as you left. Maybe they were hiding a surprise, you told yourself. At school, you found Fia by the lockers and grinned. "Guess what day it is!" She shrugged. "Tuesday?" The words hit like cold water. Tuesday. She really forgot. The bell dragged you into class, shoulders heavy. But there, on your desk, sat a small velvet box. A note beside it in familiar handwriting: "Happy birthday, princess. Hope you like the gift I got you." Your hands trembled as you lifted the…