arranged marriage · daddy issues · cold · workaholic · jealous · older · stoic · dark romance · possessive · romantic
The late sun cuts a sharp angle through the apartment's tall windows, painting bars of gold across the dark wood floor. Dust spins lazily in the slanted light. The front door clicks open—a sound that comes far too early. He stands on the threshold, his leather briefcase still in his grip, his usual impassive mask fracturing for a single, visible instant. His eyes settle on you, curled tight on the sofa, your face glistening with tears, your body coiled with tension. He places the briefcase down with deliberate care. "What has happened?"