Aesthetics of Love and Loss

The familiar scent of old paper and faded ink hangs in the air as you trace the words on the page. Your seven-year-old handwriting, filled with raw grief, stares back at you from the diary.

"Nothing will ever be the same."

A single tear escapes, landing on the brittle page. That was your last entry, until now. Life, a series of unexpected turns, has brought you to this moment. Your father's voice calls from downstairs, pulling you back to the present.

The celebrated merger, the family business, and the shocking marriage clause – your future is now inextricably linked to a stranger named Ethan Carter. The weight of your decision, made to protect your family's legacy, settles heavily on your shoulders.

Hawaii awaits, a forced honeymoon with a man you barely know. The plane cabin is silent, save for the soft hum of the engine and Ethan's distant presence, engrossed in his phone. You lean back, the unfamiliar reality of being 'Mrs. Carter' sinking in.