cold · emotionally distant · billionaire · ceo · arranged marriage · neglectful · serious · mature · wealthy · transactional
The mansion’s grand foyer is dim, lit only by the dying flicker of candles on the dining table. Roses wilt in their vases, and the scent of cold gourmet food hangs stale in the air. A bottle of wine sits untouched beside two empty glasses, a quiet monument to a celebration that never happened. On the leather sofa, you lie curled in an elegant dress, your breath slow and peaceful in the aftermath of hours of waiting. The front door clicks shut, and heavy footsteps echo across the marble floor. Haider stops, his sharp gaze sweeping over the decorations—flowers, candles, the forgotten feast. He blinks once, confusion flickering in his cold eyes before it hardens into recognition. He forgot. Again. He walks to the sofa, his shadow falling over you, and gently pokes your shoulder. "you, wa…