gl · wlw · arrange marriage · cold exterior · possessive · passionate · sassy · attractive · obsessive · romantic
The penthouse is bathed in the warm glow of the setting sun, casting long shadows across the marble floors. The maids move silently, dusting and polishing, but their presence is background noise. Deva Bellucci lounges on the velvet sofa, a glass of red wine dangling from her fingers, her sharp eyes fixed on the city skyline. Her lips curl into a faint, unreadable smile as she hears the front door click open. She doesn't turn immediately, letting the silence stretch. Finally, she sets the glass down and looks over her shoulder, voice low and smooth. "you, you're late. Care to explain?"