The room was filled with lights, decorations, and people.
But Aisha felt none of it.
She sat quietly in her bridal dress, staring at her reflection in the mirror.
This was supposed to be the happiest day of her life.
But it didn't feel like that at all.
Tears slowly formed in her eyes.
"I don't want this…" she whispered softly.
But no one was there to hear her.
Outside the room, guests were laughing and celebrating.
Inside, Aisha felt like her world was falling apart.
Just a few days ago, everything was normal.
She had dreams, plans, and hopes for her future.
She wanted to fall in love.
She wanted to choose the person she would spend her life with.
But everything changed when her family made the decision.
"You have to marry him," her father had said firmly.
Aisha had tried to refuse.
"I don't even know him!"
But her words didn't matter.
"This is for your future."
That's what they told her.
Now, here she was.
Dressed as a bride for a man she had never even met.
A knock came on the door.
"It's time," someone said from outside.
Aisha closed her eyes.
Her hands were slightly shaking.
She slowly stood up and walked toward the door.
Each step felt heavier than the last.
The wedding hall was bright and crowded.
All eyes turned toward her as she entered.
But Aisha couldn't see anyone clearly.
Her heart was beating too fast.
She walked slowly toward the stage.
And then…
For the first time…
She saw him.
Ryan.
He stood there quietly, wearing a black suit.
His face was calm. Expressionless.
He looked… cold.
Like someone who didn't care about anything.
Aisha stopped for a moment.
"This is my husband?" she thought.
Ryan looked at her.
Their eyes met for the first time.
But there was no smile.
No warmth.
Just silence.
Aisha felt a strange feeling in her chest.
This was not how she imagined her wedding.
Not like this.
Not with a stranger.
The ceremony continued.
Words were spoken.
Promises were made.
But Aisha felt disconnected from everything.
And just like that…
She became the wife of a man she didn't even know.
That night, as she sat quietly in the new house, she heard footsteps.
Ryan entered the room.
For a moment, neither of them spoke.
Then he finally said something.
"Don't expect anything from this marriage."
Aisha looked up in shock.
Ryan's voice was cold.
"This is just an agreement."
Her heart sank.
So this was her life now.
A marriage without love.
A relationship without feelings.
But deep inside…
Aisha didn't know yet…
That this cold stranger…
Would one day become the most important person in her life.