William and Est are happily married, successful, and ready for the next step: a baby. The plan was simple, Est would get pregnant. Life had other ideas.

He was his sister's husband. He was her dying wish. A marriage built on promise, not love. A home filled with grief, silence... and a little girl named Nora. Est buried his feelings years ago. William never meant to look at him differently. But love doesn't follow plans. And some hearts fall when they least expect it. From loss comes life. From duty comes desire. From grief... comes them.

Warning⚠️ This story deals with emotional neglect, loneliness within marriage, power imbalance between alpha and omega, pregnancy under pressure, and psychological distress. Some scenes may be emotionally difficult. In an omegaverse ruled by contracts and bloodlines, Est becomes an omega bound to an alpha who never chose him. William, powerful and distant, treats their marriage as nothing more than an obligation. Love was never part of the agreement. Cold nights, unspoken pain, and silent tears become Est's reality. He endures. He stays. He remains silent. Behind closed doors, a bond slowly fractures under neglect and resentment. And when silence reaches its breaking point, consequences can no longer be ignored. Some bonds are forged by law. Others are tested by pain. The question is- what happens when silence can no longer protect the omega?

Est is loved-by his parents, by his family, by a life that taught him how to endure quietly. William is admired by the world-successful, charming, careless in all the ways that never seem to matter. Their marriage is arranged for business, not cruelty. William never hurts Est. He simply never sees him. Est hides his loneliness behind polite smiles and careful silence, protecting his parents from the truth-that their only son is slowly disappearing inside a marriage where he exists alone. When Est finally leaves, he does so without anger, without accusation. And only then does William understand: absence can hurt far more than rejection. This is a story about neglect that doesn't look like abuse, love that arrives too late-and whether healing is still possible once someone walks away. only story is mine

"Love was never part of the deal. But neither was breaking each other." In William Jakrapath's world, tradition isn't questioned, it's obeyed. As the heir to a powerful family, his marriage isn't about love. It's about duty. And his parents have already chosen for him. Est Supha, the quiet, well-mannered son of their closest friends. William doesn't care. He doesn't argue. He doesn't even look at Est beyond what's necessary. Est, with his soft voice and hesitant smiles, hides his trembling behind calmness. But William notices... and ignores it. To him, Est is nothing more than an obligation - a shadow who will follow his rules, stay within his boundaries, and never cross his line. William is in control. Always. And he swears he will never love him. But what happens when silence turns suffocating? When glances last too long? When a shadow dares to step into the light? Because in this house built on tradition, it isn't love that will destroy them... it's everything they're trying not to feel. // mpreg ; smut

[COMPLETED] On his fifth birthday, William started dreaming of a beautiful boy he had never met, someone too beautiful, too familiar to be a stranger. But names were never exchanged, addresses untold. Years passed. The dreams never stopped. At sixteen, William's world cracked wide open. His first kiss revealed a family pact. Est. The guy who was never meant to be part of William's world. Yet by decree of the old family tradition, Est became more than just a stranger. He was William's betrothed. From that moment, Est became the symbol of everything William resented. An obligation. A shadow. An enemy. Even before they ever met. Neither one wanted this. Neither one expected what would come next. What if some connections are impossible to escape? What if some faces are always meant to remain a mystery? What if not? Ranking over time: #1 williamjarkapatr #1 promise #1 uni #1 nicknames #1 dreams #2 dreamworld #2 betrothed Crossposted on AO3 now

William saw him once... and it was over. The moment he laid eyes on Est, the stubborn, grumpy intern who refused to care about fame or fanfare, William knew he had to have him. Bold, flirty, and unapologetically persistent, he's ready to chase Est through every roll of his eyes, every push away, and every denial. Est is determined to resist. He's convinced William is just another spoiled idol, a game to be played and forgotten. But every teasing smile, every protective gesture, and every rare glimpse of sincerity begins to break through his walls-whether he wants it or not. Some loves can't be ignored. Some hearts refuse to surrender. And William? He'll stop at nothing until Est realizes... he's already mine. THE PICTURES I USED IN THIS STORY ISNT MINE THE CREDIT GOES TO THE OWNER OF IT!

Est grew up with his grandmother, carrying only one dream - to finish his studies and build a better life. After high school, he leaves his small town for the city, determined to chase his future. But reality isn't as kind as he hoped. When he reconnects with Hong, an old friend who offers him a job at a bar, Est accepts... unaware that everything is about to change. William, still a high school student, takes life far too seriously. Raised by two loving fathers and surrounded by wealth, he's never been drawn to chance or pleasure - until the night his friends drag him to that bar. That's where he sees him. Est. One look. One night. And William's world shatters, only to be rebuilt under a different light. But Est refuses him - says he's too young, too innocent. William doesn't care. He wants Est, no matter what it takes. Because sometimes, love isn't a choice - it's an obsession born under the moonlight. 🌙

Warming ⚠️ This story contains power imbalance, strict and controlling behavior, and emotional pain. Some scenes may include harsh words and uncomfortable situations. Reader discretion is advised. "Love doesn't begin softly... sometimes, it's born from pain." Est, a respected and feared CEO, runs one of the biggest companies in the country. Cold, demanding, and distant, he keeps everyone at arm's length. William, a brave young graduate, struggles to support his sick mother and little sister. For weeks, he's been trying - and failing - to get a job at Est's company. One day, as Est leaves the building, William kneels before him, begging for a chance. The CEO walks away without a word... but fate has other plans. A few days later, Est makes him an unexpected offer: > "If you want to work for me... then become my husband." A marriage born from a contract - but can their hearts follow the rules? 💍

William Jiro Alcaraz (William), the famous actor in his generation. He is known for his undeniable eye acting, like a person who gets so deep in his character. A talented young man, but with a heavy load of pressure and pain he's carrying behind his back. Est Daven Vergara (Est), the person who vanished through the screen a few years ago after his separation with his only on-screen partner. It was a question for all of the fans, they did not get a proper closure from both the artists. Now, he's been out studying and living outside the country, with a low profile on. But, what if? Est had to go home for his brother's wedding (Tee), a jolt of emotions rushed through him as memories started flooding back. Est would receive an unexpected notification that shocked him to his core.