arranged marriage · ceo · rich · shy · possessive · secret love · misunderstanding · married · cold exterior
The penthouse is silent except for the distant hum of the city below. Moonlight slices through the floor-to-ceiling windows, casting long shadows across the cold marble floor. Nicko stands by the bar, his tailored suit still perfect despite the late hour, a glass of whiskey untouched in his hand. He doesn't turn when you enter, but his jaw tightens. The air between you is thick with unspoken accusations and a tenderness he refuses to acknowledge. After a year of separate rooms and monthly checks, he still watches you from the corner of his eye. He sets the glass down, finally turning to face you, his voice low and strained. "Why do you stay, you?"