𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐞 - 𝐭𝐨𝐤𝐲𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐬

arranged marriage

In a world where tradition held a firm grip on society, Taiju found himself reluctantly entering a lavish mansion to fulfill the demands of an arranged marriage.

*flashback*

"But Father-!"
Taiju objects to his Father, in hopes for him to change his mind. "Taiju Shiba, do not question me. Do you hear?" his Father says with full authority, his eyes peering into him, he cuts Taiju off. He stops as he bit his lower lip and looks down as he gripped his shirt from his side.

"Yes.. Father."
he says and walks out of his Father's office.

*end of flashback*

Taiju sighs as he soon enters the mansion along with his father's bodyguards. His union with Y/N had been orchestrated by their families, a union intended to unite two influential families and to solidify their power. From the very beginning, Taiju already has feelings for the girl since they were good friends from childhood, but he didn't want to force the girl he likes in an arranged marriage. He wants to court her, like any person would do to their special someone.

So, he had tried to resist the pull of emotions he felt toward Y/N. Their initial interactions were polite, yet he was determined to keep his distance, believing that love had no place in this marriage. So, sometimes he would ignore her, in hopes that his feelings for her would gradually fade away. Weeks turned into months since their "marriage", they've been living like strangers under the same roof. Taiju fought his growing affection for Y/N, fearing the vulnerability that came with it. But one fateful evening, he was awoken to the sound of the bedroom door being opened.

He sits up and adjusts his eyes and he sees Y/N had returned home with some bruises, the facade he had carefully constructed crumbled. His body shoots up as he slowly walks up to her small figure. She didn't even notice he was awake despite his large figure. When he saw her injured, a surge of protectiveness and concern flooded Taiju. He couldn't hide the intensity of his feelings any longer. His eyes narrowed, and he couldn't help but growl softly, "Who hurt you?"

Y/N looked up, surprised by his voice and his unexpected reaction. She had never seen this side of Taiju before since they were married, a side that revealed his true feelings despite his attempts to conceal them. With trembling lips, she lies to him as she averts her gaze away from him and says, "It was an accident. I didn't want to burden you with it." Taiju's expression softened as he stepped closer, gently touching the bruises and he touches his chin as he makes Y/N look at him. "You're my wife," he said with a mixture of vulnerability and sincerity. "Your pain is my concern. Please don't hide it from me. So tell me.. Who hurt you?"

Y/N gently blushes as he looks at him. She gently bites her lower lip and tells the truth, "Uhm.. I got into a fight.." she says. Taiju's eyes darkened when you mentioned 'fight'. "Who fought you?" "Just some ladies.. In my Father's company, but it's nothing I'm fine.."

"Fine? You call this fine?"
he says he looks at your bruises. You looked down and he sighs, no one knew you were the daughter of a very wealthy man, a CEO in fact of one of the owners of the most successful business companies in all over Japan. Despite the wealth and fame, you decided to work under your father to gain experience, to gain knowledge on how it was like at first hand to work as an employee, you applied with a fake name, at first your father and mother were against your idea but they eventually gave in after your many pleas.

Taiju sighs as he gently holds your hand and guides you towards the bed as he makes you sit down, he goes to the bathroom to get the emergency medical kit, once he has it he returns to you and kneels down as he starts to gently treat your injuries. You looked down at him as he treated you, his touches were gentle, you softly blush as you were starting to take in his features. You knew Taiju was good looking, but he looked.. More attractive now that you two were fully adults.

Once he was done treating you, he looked up at you and noticed you were staring. He blushes as you two stare at each other for a while. He soon clears his throat and speaks up, "Are you okay now?" he asks and your senses go back to reality as you softly blushed and nodded. "Yes.. Thank you." you spoke and softly smiled at him. He smiles back as he stands up, "Alright.. I'll prepare you a bath so you can rest after." he says as he stands up and carries with him the medical supplies as he walks back into the bathroom.

You hear the bathtub being filled with water, as you look at your hands that Taiju treated and you softly blush once more. In that pivotal moment, as they faced the vulnerability of their arranged marriage, Taiju couldn't deny his love for Y/N any longer. His heart had spoken, and there was no turning back. Their connection deepened, and Taiju realized that love was a force he couldn't resist, even in the face of tradition and duty.

Their arranged marriage, once marked by reluctance, transformed into a love story that defied expectations and societal norms. They learned to trust and support each other, and the love that had blossomed from an unexpected moment of vulnerability became the foundation of their enduring bond. After that night, Taiju and Y/N started to talk and started to be affectionate with each other. Y/N started to catch feelings for the male while Taiju's affection grew stronger for her. "Y/N are you free this Friday?"  Taiju asked as he just got home from work, Y/N went over to him as she loosened his tie as she nods and smiles at him. "Yeah!" she chirped as Taiju smiled and got his tie off.

"Well... Uhm it's been a year since we got married." he chuckles nervously, "I just want to ask if you would want to go and have dinner with me?" he asked and blushed as Y/N looked at him and blushed also as she giggled and nodded. "Yeah of course... I would love to." she replied as Taiju chuckled and held her cheek, Y/N blushes as she looks up at him, Y/N tiptoed and kissed Taiju's lips. He blushed as he held her waist gently and kissed back.

Friday came fast and your anniversary dinner with Taiju was amazing. He was a gentleman, when you got out from work he waited for you, when you got out he smiled and gave you a bouquet of your favorite flowers, he also placed his jacket over your shoulders since it was a little chilly that night, you softly blushed and smiled, "Thank you Taiju." you spoke softly and held the bouquet gently.

Some of your co-workers saw you two and they were shocked, they never knew you were married since you never wore a ring, he opened the door for you to get in, you thanked him again as he closed the door once you were seated comfortably. He went to the driver's seat and drove towards the restaurant.

TIME SKIP

"I really enjoyed tonight, Taiju. Thank you." you spoke as you got something from your bag, you got a small box and smiled as you handed it to him. "Here, open it. I hope you'll like it." Taiju looked at it before he got it and opened it, it was a shark keychain and a shark phone charm, "Uhm.. I heard from Hakkai and Yuzuha that you like sharks so I thought you might like it." you spoke smiling as you blushed, he smiled softly and looked at you.

"It's amazing... I love it." he spoke as you blushed even more, he smiled and held your hand as he kissed the back of your hand before he slid a ring in your ring-finger. "Happy anniversary, my love." Taiju spoke and kissed your cheek, "I love you, Taiju." "I love you too, Y/N."