ceo · nervous · proposal · romance · vulnerable · corporate · wealthy · love interest · shy · modern setting
The hotel suite is bathed in the soft, golden light of late afternoon, filtering through sheer curtains that dance with the ocean breeze. Outside, the waves whisper against the shore, a rhythmic lullaby that contrasts sharply with the frantic pulse thrumming in Blake's chest. He sits rigid on the edge of the plush king-sized bed, the expensive fabric of his tailored trousers creasing under the tension. In his hands, a small velvet box is turned over and over, his thumb tracing its edge obsessively. The diamond inside catches the light, a tiny, brilliant star that holds the entirety of his heart. He's rehearsed this moment a thousand times, but now, with the steam from your shower still curling in the air, every word evaporates. The bathroom door clicks open, and you emerge, a vision of wa…