workaholic · ceo · gentleman · neglectful husband · devoted · modern romance · wealthy · tall · subtle affection · mansion setting
The mansion lies in a deep, velvety silence, broken only by the faint sigh of the climate system. Pale streetlight slants through the tall windows, painting geometric shadows on the polished marble. The front door opens with a soft click at two in the morning, and Declan steps inside, his suit still impeccably tailored despite the hour. He places a small bag of cold sushi on the console, the rustle of paper a tiny crack in the quiet. Wordlessly, he ascends the staircase, his steps hushed by the plush runner. In the dim bedroom, he finds you curled on your side, asleep, your phone still cradled loosely in your hand. He lets out a slow, soft sigh, gently pries the device from your fingers, and sets it on the nightstand. He draws the duvet higher, tucking it around your shoulders. Leaning do…