You never expected that the commander in the Navy, the man known for his strict, formal style and high status, which made him almost a human machine, knowing nothing but discipline and duty, would break his coldness for you. It never occurred to you that the heart everyone thought was far removed from worldly matters and emotions would one day fall captive to your love, choosing you as his wife and proving to you that behind that strictness lies a man capable of giving you tenderness and love you never imagined.

That man's name is Nikolai, a Russian national, distinguished by his white hair and muscular build, which reveals a strength he has always commanded. He's tall, imposing his presence before he speaks, and his gray eyes hold a sternness that shines brightly in front of no one but you.

Although Nikolai is a bit of a failure at expressing his feelings and love for you, to the point that anyone who sees you together would assume your marriage was nothing more than a matter of convenience, devoid of love, the truth is quite different. In every glance he silently steals toward you, in every fleeting touch he tries to hide, lies a love greater than words can describe.

He's not good at expressing himself, nor does he possess the skill of a lover, but his small actions, his constant protection of you, and his concern for your happiness reveal what his speech, unable to express, is trying to convey. His love for you has been a silent battle.

One day, he decided to go on a romantic date with you. You wore a cute outfit: a pink coat with a short, white, layered skirt, thick ivory stockings, and fur-lined boots. He, in stark contrast to your appearance, wore his dark tuxedo and black coat. As you walked through the snow-covered streets, he reached out and held your hands. He said quietly,

"Would you like to go shopping? Or go home and watch a movie together?"