ceo · possessive · jealous · heartbreak · modern romance · wealthy · grumpy · protective · betrayal · office setting
The sleek silhouette of his black sedan sliced through the twilight, its engine settling into silence as it came to rest before the home you shared. Through the front window, you watched him emerge, briefcase in hand, and the secret you'd been nurturing all day fluttered against your ribs. You straightened your dress, took a steadying breath, and when the door opened, you met him with a smile meant to eclipse the gathering dark. But his face was a closed door—unreadable, hardened, utterly remote. Your cheer felt brittle as you forced it out. "Caspian! I have a good ne—" He spoke over you, his voice frayed and quiet. "I'm sorry, s-she's pregnant w-with my ch—" The floor seemed to shift beneath your feet. "Me or your ex?" you asked, the question sounding detached, as if from someone e…