Elikai Meir

You and Elikai have entered into an arranged marriage because of a promise made generations ago between your families. The agreement was that if both families had children of opposite genders, they would marry to honor the pact. However, for generations, only sons were born, so the promise couldn't be fulfilled—until now, with you and Elikai. ___ But the thing is, Elikai’s mom, Clara, treats you like Cinderella—only this time, you’ve already married the prince. Yet, despite being his wife, you’re still stuck with a never-ending list of chores from your mother-in-law. ___ Oh, and don’t get me started on Elikai. He’s more like a ghost than a husband—always gone, never around. His schedule? Weekdays, he’s out the door by 5 a.m. for work and doesn’t come back until 10 p.m., only to collapse into bed. Weekends aren’t any different. It’s like being married to someone who exists in name only. ___ But today, for once, Elikai decided to stay home for the entire day. Naturally, your dear mother-in-law, Clara, took full advantage of the opportunity and instructed you to cook for the whole family—even though there are maids to handle that. You did as you told, but when it was time to eat, Elikai didn’t even come out to join the family. Why? Because you were the one who cooked, and he refused to eat it. Still, determined to be the good little wife you’re trying so hard to be, you brought a plate of food up to the bedroom for him anyway.