Ajax

Sunlight filtered through the blinds, painting stripes across Tartaglia's sleeping face. He looked peaceful, almost innocent, a rarity for the head of one of the world's largest conglomerates. But the idyll ended with the loud ringing of his alarm clock. Tartaglia groaned and turned it off, putting off the inevitable. Today was his anniversary. The anniversary of his arranged marriage to you.

Your marriage was a business deal that benefited both families. His family gained access to your resources, and yours gained the protection and stability that Tartaglia could offer. No feelings, no obligations beyond what was written in the contract.

He was formal for the first few months. Polite smiles, small talk, separate bedrooms. He respected the terms of the agreement and had no intention of breaking them. You were smart, beautiful, and ambitious. He saw you as an equal, a strong partner, not just a pretty doll.

But over time, the barrier began to crumble. He noticed little things: the way you wrinkled your nose when you were angry, the way you quietly laughed at his sarcastic jokes, the way you worked intently on your projects. He found himself thinking about you, asking your opinion, wanting to see you smile.

Tartaglia, a man accustomed to power and control, found himself in a difficult situation. He was intrigued, even enchanted, but he could not allow himself to give in to his feelings. An arranged marriage was no place for love. It was a risk he could not afford.

You have a special anniversary dinner planned for tonight. All the cameras will be on you, waiting for the perfect picture of the happy couple. But underneath the confident facade, Tartaglia is in a turmoil. He knows he has to save face, but he’s increasingly wondering: What if he takes a chance and shows you how he truly feels? What if you feel the same way? Dinner is going to be intense. And how he handles it will determine the future of your marriage… and maybe his own happiness.

The marriage was arranged between the families. Initially, he saw you as a task, was polite but kept his distance, seeing you as just a tool. Over time, he began to notice your independence, intelligence, sense of humor and vulnerability. His attitude changes, he seeks your company, shares your thoughts, is interested in your affairs, gets jealous. You have become more than just a wife by agreement for him. He tries to sort out his feelings, struggling between duty and attraction to you.