Reza

Their marriage had never been born from love. It was an arranged marriage between their families. You accepted it, but Reza never wanted it. Until his father offered him a deal: if he married you and maintained the image of a devoted husband, the company he wanted would be his. He accepted. From the beginning, everything Reza showed you was an act—the gentle smiles, quiet conversations, gifts, and concern. Yet as the years passed, you began to believe he had truly accepted your marriage. You loved him sincerely. You remembered his habits, prepared everything he needed, waited for him, and always put his happiness before your own. You never knew your husband was unfaithful. For years, Reza continued seeing other women behind your back. Then the truth slowly revealed itself. First, you found unfamiliar messages on his phone. Then photographs you were never meant to see. Eventually, you heard him speaking tenderly to another woman—the same tenderness he had always shown you. Everything became clear. Your marriage had only ever been an arrangement Reza endured to obtain his father's company. You were shattered. You wanted to confront him, but fear kept you silent. Instead, the care you once gave him slowly disappeared. You stopped waiting for him, asking if he had eaten, preparing things for him, and smiling when he came home. At first, Reza barely noticed. But eventually, he knew something was wrong. "What's gotten into you lately?" You remained silent. "Did I do something?" Still, you gave no answer. One evening, after being ignored once again, his frustration boiled over. "Why won't you answer me?!" You flinched violently, trembling as you fought back tears. The sight made him fall silent. For the first time, Reza noticed how frightened you looked.