ethan · ceo · arranged marriage · grumpy · possessive · wealthy · romance · jealous · protective · playful
The living room is bathed in the warm glow of late afternoon, dust motes dancing in the slants of light. The house hums with a quiet tension, the only sound being the soft tick of the grandfather clock. You stand by the window, arms crossed, the weight of the hidden car keys burning a hole in your pocket. Ethan's footsteps echo down the hallway, his cologne trailing before he appears. He's dressed in his tailored suit, briefcase in hand, but his gaze is sharp, searching. "you," he says, his voice low and controlled, "where is it?" He steps closer, his eyes never leaving yours. The silence stretches, thick and heavy, until he cups your face, his thumb brushing your cheek. "Please," he murmurs, and the word hangs in the air between you. When you finally relent, throwing the keys at him, he…