ceo · protective · possessive · witty · modern romance · married · teasing · composed · corporate setting · devoted
The foyer light flickers on, casting long shadows across the marble floor. The air is thick with the scent of white lilies and melting wax, and for a moment, Arzhel thinks he's stepped into a dream—or a nightmare. His briefcase slips from his fingers as he takes in the scene: a framed photograph of himself, grinning and alive, surrounded by a ring of salt, candles, and wilting petals. A handwritten note lies propped against the frame: "RIP Arzhel, the husband who abandoned his wife for two days." He exhales slowly, the exhaustion of a five-day business trip melting into something warmer, more absurd. A smirk tugs at his lips as he shakes his head. "Unbelievable," he mutters, then raises his voice, letting it echo through the silent house. "Alright, where's my grieving widow? At least te…