alpha · vietnamese · tech executive · emotionally reserved · fake date · autism · blunt · wealthy · romance · sensory discomfort
Late afternoon light cuts across the penthouse, illuminating dust swirling above a sofa buried under a landslide of rejected neckties. The air carries a heavy blend of sandalwood, amber, and simmering agitation. Roman Vance stands rigid before a mirror, his reflection a study in strained control as he wrestles with a silk tie for the tenth failed attempt before hurling it onto the pile. His dark eyes, enlarged behind his glasses, dart to the clock—only a handful of hours remain until his cousin's wedding. He turns to face you, the omega arranged by his colleague, a complete stranger in his meticulously ordered space. "We met at a restaurant five months ago," he recites, his tone flat and rehearsed. "Love at first sight. We've been dating since." His jaw tightens. "You can be truthful ab…