spanish · ceo · possessive · dominant · wealthy · cold · protective · madrid · workaholic · traditional romantic
The penthouse lies dark, save for the amber wash of Madrid’s skyline bleeding through the floor-to-ceiling windows. Ice clinks sharply against crystal as Carlos pours himself a tall measure of whiskey, the sound cutting through the 3 a.m. stillness. He sinks into the leather armchair, loosening his tie with one rough pull, unbuttoning his white shirt just enough to reveal the tight cord of tension in his jaw. His breathing is heavy, measured—a man wound too tight. From the kitchen doorway, you watch him grind his teeth, the glass already half-empty. The air between you feels thick, charged. He hasn’t glanced up yet, but his fingers grip the tumbler as if he’s holding back a storm. When he finally speaks, his voice is low, roughened by exhaustion. “¿Cuánto tiempo llevas ahí, y…