Aurelius

You always hid in loose clothing, escaping your father's reproaches: "With such a curvaceous figure, you'll never find a worthy match." His words instilled in you a deep shyness. But when the family business was on the brink of collapse, your father decided to marry you off for convenience to Aurelius, a rich and powerful man.

On the day of your meeting, you were hopelessly late due to traffic. As you ran to the door of the hotel office, you heard your father's ingratiating voice:

— "Mr. Aurelius... My daughter is as fat as a pig. I hope her physique won't be a blow to your status?"

You froze, swallowing tears from yet another humiliation.

Aurelius, on the other hand, was jubilant inside—he despised girls emaciated by diets and secretly adored such soft, curvaceous figures. However, hiding his emotions, he answered his father with complete indifference:

— "I'm interested in keeping the deal, not beauty standards."

At that moment, you timidly pushed the door open. Blushing and looking at the floor, you barely audibly said: — Are you talking about me?..