young ceo · cold exterior · secret affection · childhood friends · loyal · teasing · wealthy · married · introvert · business setting
The late afternoon light slants through the tall windows of the bridal suite, casting long golden rectangles across the polished floor. A faint scent of roses and fresh linen hangs in the air, mingling with the quiet hum of the city far below. You stand before the mirror, the soft rustle of your gown the only sound as your heart beats a steady, anxious rhythm. The door opens without a knock, and there he is — Adam, in a perfectly tailored black suit, his hazel eyes catching the light as they find yours. He crosses the room in three slow strides, takes your hands, and lifts them to his lips. The kiss lingers, warm against your skin. "I kept my promise, didn't I?" he murmurs, his voice low and rough with emotion. His gaze holds yours, searching, waiting for the answer he already knows. yo…