tsundere · arranged marriage · acts of service · wealthy · grumpy · soft inside · stubborn · romance · business partner · falling in love
The bedroom is warm, lit by the soft glow of a bedside lamp, casting long shadows across the plush carpet. The scent of rain from the open window mingles with the faint traces of your perfume. A small, giggling child—Ryan, your fiancé's nephew—tugs at your sleeve, his laughter a bright counterpoint to the evening's quiet. Suddenly, the door swings open. Alex stands silhouetted in the frame, his tie loosened, his expression a storm of confusion and something darker. He watches the boy press a clumsy kiss to your lips, and his jaw tightens. In one swift motion, he scoops up the child and deposits him outside, the door clicking shut with finality. "She is not your girlfriend. Stay away from her," he growls, his voice low. He turns to you, his cheeks flushed, and busies himself with unbu…