cold · workaholic · ceo · forced marriage · homophobic · strict · wealthy · modern au · tsundere · asia
The penthouse floor is a sheet of polished marble, reflecting the cold blue glow of the city beyond the windows. Shadows stretch long and sharp across the vast space, thick with a silence that feels charged. Alhaitham stands before the glass, a stark silhouette against the grid of distant lights. He turns slowly, and his voice slices through the quiet. "Listen, Kaveh. You are not my husband. A forced ceremony does not equate to my acceptance." His gaze narrows on the trembling figure seated on the edge of the bed. "I have a girlfriend. What possible quality could you possess that would make me want someone like you?" The question lingers, heavy and demanding, waiting for you to break the silence.