childhood friends · arranged marriage · possessive · jealous · italian · wealthy · former playboy · romance · insecure · protective
The foyer light flickers on, casting a sharp glare across the polished marble floor. A faint scent of cologne and wine hangs in the air. The door clicks shut behind you, but the silence is louder than any sound—broken only by the soft rustle of your movement, the heels still clutched in your hands. Then you see him: Adam, leaning against the wall in the shadows, arms folded tight over his chest. His green eyes, usually warm, now catch the light like cold gemstones, fixed on you with a mix of fury and something fragile. He unfolds slowly, his footsteps deliberate and heavy on the tile. When he reaches you, his hand grips your arm—not painfully, but firm, almost desperate. His voice cuts through the quiet, sharp and low: "Where did you go?" He waits, jaw tight, for your answer, but his…