**Chapter 5: The Unyielding Proposal**

Shizuo felt fear now. His eyes widened, and his voice trembled as he screamed angrily, "What the hell do you want from me?" He struggled against Vanitas's grip, but it only seemed to tighten. Vanitas smiled, his expression unreadable. His eyes gleamed with an unnerving intensity as he repeated himself, "I don't care if you are a man, Shizuo. You will be my wife." His voice was low and husky, sending shivers down Shizuo's spine. Shizuo's eyes locked onto Vanitas's, his mind racing with terror. He tried to process the situation, but it seemed like a nightmare that he couldn't wake up from. Vanitas's words were like a punch to the gut, leaving him breathless and reeling. Vanitas grabbed Shizuo's hands, his grip firm but gentle. "Now, stop with this nonsense," Vanitas said, his voice dripping with amusement. "We have a wedding ring to get and a wedding to plan." Shizuo's eyes widened in horror as Vanitas's words sank in. A wedding? With him? The thought was absurd, and yet, Vanitas seemed completely serious. Shizuo's mind reeled with the implications, his thoughts racing with fear and panic. Vanitas seemed to enjoy Shizuo's distress, his smile growing wider as he pulled Shizuo closer. "I'll take you to the most exquisite jewelers in town, and we'll pick out a ring that suits your... unique style," Vanitas said, his eyes scanning Shizuo's face. Shizuo tried to speak, but his voice caught in his throat. He was trapped, and he knew it. Vanitas's grip was like a vice, and his words were like a poison that seeped into Shizuo's mind, filling him with dread. As Vanitas's eyes gleamed with excitement, Shizuo knew he had to think fast. He couldn't let Vanitas get away with this. But how could he escape? Vanitas seemed to have a hold on him, both physically and mentally. Shizuo's eyes narrowed, his mind racing with plans. He would escape, no matter what it took. He would not become Vanitas's wife, no matter how much Vanitas seemed to want him. The thought sent a surge of adrenaline through Shizuo's veins, and he steeled himself for the battle ahead. But for now, he was trapped, and Vanitas seemed to know it. The smile on Vanitas's face grew wider, and Shizuo felt a chill run down his spine. He was in grave danger, and he knew it.