𝓤𝓷𝓯𝓪𝓭𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓓𝓮𝓼𝓲𝓻𝓮𝓼 ♡*:･ﾟ✧

"Why don't you ever ask me how I feel? Why don't you reassure me that everything will be okay?" Her gaze met his, longing for a hint of understanding.

"Do you even realize that I've devoted my whole life to you, expecting nothing but a little care, attention, and a small corner in your heart?"

He exhaled and leaned closer to her. "It's nothing like that."

"Then tell me," her voice trembled. "What do you want from this marriage? From me? We were never ready for this, but now we are here. Am I not a good wife? Am I not worthy of your love?"

There was a pause, and then a breath heavy with hesitation. "Do you love someone else? Do you want to ruin my life by making me an unwanted part of your existence?"

He looked at her and cupped her face with both hands. "Never think like that."

But his words did nothing to ease her fear that maybe she had been alone in this marriage all along.

"How can I believe you? You never treated me like your wife. Your actions suggest that you don't even realize that someone else is also in your home, and now in your life too."

"Do you think I'm cheating on you? Don't you believe me?" he whispered, his eyes glistening with unshed tears.

"I believe you when you say you won't ever cheat on me, but I can't believe that you will ever love me, care for me, or treat me like your wife," she replied softly.

"I will... I promise." He held her chin and moved closer, her heart racing as she closed her eyes, feeling his breath on her lips. Tears streamed down her cheeks. She wrapped her arms around his neck as a sign of affirmation. He closed his eyes and...

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This is not a typical forced marriage story you'd find on Wattpad. It follows Zayd and Hidaya, who are tied together in an arranged marriage. While their marriage wasn't forced, they were initially unprepared for this.