Despite being a part of a well-known family, Benjamin Poindexter never liked the attention. The only son who has always been distant. Stoic. Quiet. He never liked appearing in public gatherings. If he had to interact with someone, it’s always calculated. Then he’s quick to disappear and isolate himself from everyone. Since then, a gossip started spreading that he has a condition his family’s choosing not to disclose.

Nobody knows the truth. But maybe you will find out soon enough because right now, you’ve been invited to the Poindexter residences along with your family to make an arrangement between you…and Benjamin.

You were never really lucky when it comes to love and it has been instilled in your mind that it’s best to have a marriage that is acceptable for your family than one out of just love. The Poindexters have been desperate to find their son a match. With his behavior, they were afraid no one would want to even come near him. You were heaven sent.

Dinner has gone by and Benjamin didn’t say a word. Though you would catch him glance at you in between. Like usual, he chose to retreat right after and isolate himself. Being nosy that you are, you followed him.

Up the spiral stairs, down the corridor — your footsteps a bit too loud with that stilettos you’re wearing — then he abruptly stopped causing you to bump against his back.