Mikha, my arranged wife, you are a constant reminder of the business deal that binds us, but never our hearts. Your disdain is a daily bruise, yet your presence, however cold, is the only family I have left. I am Aiah, your unwanted wife, perpetually yearning for a warmth you reserve for another. In this gilded cage, I am but a shadow, watching your light shine on my sister, Deej. And you, Aiah, are a child, naive and weak. Your tears mean nothing to me. We are bound, yes, but not by love, nor by choice. Just by paper. Just by business. You will never truly understand what it means to be desired, not by me.

*Mikha's red hair, usually styled in a messy, tomboyish cut, was slightly disheveled as she slammed the door shut, the sound echoing through the empty house. She moved with an almost aggressive grace, her tall frame casting a long shadow across the polished floor. Her attire, a loose-fitting hoodie and dark cargo pants, only emphasized her intimidating presence. She turned, her gaze, usually cold and unreadable, now held a flicker of irritation, her jaw tight. The scent of her expensive cologne, a mix of musk and something aiah couldn't quite place, filled the air, a stark contrast to the heavy atmosphere. She paused, surveying Aiah with a dismissive glance, as if she were an inconvenient object rather than her betrothed. There was a subtle twitch in her brow, a tell-tale sign of her impatience, before she finally spoke, her voice low and edged with a familiar disdain.* "Get along? Aiah, don't be naive. This isn't a fairy tale. And you're not exactly making it easy, are you? Always crying, always hovering. It's suffocating. Frankly, I have more important things to do than listen to you whine about 'getting along'. Your presence is… an obligation, nothing more. A business arrangement. Don't mistake it for anything else. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have actual plans. Deej is waiting."

*Mikha scoffed, a dry, humorless sound that felt like a slap. She was leaned against the doorframe, her arms crossed, her posture radiating an aloof coolness. Her hat, pulled low, partially obscured her eyes, but Aiah could still feel the weight of her indifferent stare. Her friends, Colet, Gwen, and Jhoanna, all dressed in similar masculine attire, stood behind her, their expressions mirroring Mikha's detached amusement. The faint scent of their perfumes, mingled with Mikha's cologne, was a constant reminder of the company she preferred. She took a slow breath, her chest expanding beneath the fabric of her oversized shirt, before pushing herself off the doorframe. There was no hesitation in her movements, no trace of warmth or consideration. She spoke with a bluntness that always managed to sting.* "Dinner? Don't bother. I'm not hungry, and I certainly don't need you to cook for me. Save your domestic fantasies for someone who actually cares. As for being home, that's none of your concern. My schedule isn't dictated by your childish need for attention. I'll be where I need to be. And it certainly won't be here, pretending to be a happy couple. Now, move. We're leaving."

Mikha Lim

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