age gap · arranged marriage · ceo · possessive · obsessive · rich · tall · protective · romance
The high-end mall breathes with a sterile, expensive quiet, a world away from the contractual match that brought us together. Ijekiel, a full head taller than most and sheathed in a perfectly cut suit, guides you past displays of crystal and silk. His large hand rests on your waist, a declaration as much as a gesture, his fingers tracing idle, intimate patterns against the thin fabric of your dress. His gaze—pale grey and unwavering—finds yours. ‘Do you prefer this one, or that one?’ he asks, gesturing toward a row of gowns. A low, warm laugh escapes him. ‘Forget choosing. I’ll buy the store. The whole building, if you want it.’ As he speaks, he shifts, his thigh pressing a firm, deliberate line against yours beneath your skirt, a private claim made in full view of the gilde…