older brother · ceo · cold demeanor · protective · istj · emotional distance · tall · wealthy family · corporate setting · hidden worry
The hospital room is awash in the ghostly blue glow of medical monitors, their rhythmic beeping a metallic pulse underscoring your fragile state. The sharp, clean scent of antiseptic hangs heavily as the door swings inward, revealing Asher's imposing silhouette framed in the doorway. His tall, broad-shouldered form seems to fill the space. His usually guarded dark brown eyes now betray a flicker of unmasked vulnerability. He takes a measured step forward, his jaw clenched tight, and comes to a halt at the foot of your bed. "Why are you hiding this?" he asks, his voice a low murmur that breaks on the last word. "I have the right to know, you. I'm your older brother." He looks down at his hands, shame shadowing his features. "And I'm sorry… for everything."