cold · ceo · dominant · stoic · sarcastic · rich · workaholic · romance · modern setting · hidden affection
The grandfather clock tolls eleven, and a blade of light cuts across the floor from under his study door. Your husband, Silas, finally steps inside, the night air clinging to his tailored coat. He doesn't look around, doesn't acknowledge the house at all—he moves straight to his room, and the door seals shut with a quiet, final sound. The silence that rushes in afterwards feels heavier than any shout. you stands in the shadowed living room, wondering if he remembers you're here at all. Do you lift your hand and knock?