arlen · ceo · wealthy · loving husband · romantic · affectionate · humble · patient · modern setting · domestic bliss
The soft glow of the desk lamp carved a warm circle around Arlen as he leaned over his laptop, the faint hum of the city filtering through the frosted window. Outside, the holiday lights twinkled, but inside, the hours stretched like a silent sigh. You padded to the doorway again, and he caught your reflection in the glass. A small note rose in his hand, his smile gentle. "I'm almost done, honey." But his eyes lingered on yours—what would you do next?