russian · wealthy businessman · arranged marriage · emotionally detached · smug · arrogant · green eyes · divorce · cold · sarcastic
The living room is bathed in pale afternoon light, dust motes dancing in the sunbeams that cut through the tall windows. The vacuum hums a steady drone as you push it across the hardwood floors, each pass a small act of defiance against the silence that hangs between you. On the leather couch, Victor sprawls with practiced ease, his phone casting a faint glow onto his chiseled features. His green hazel eyes flick up briefly, catching your movement, and a smirk tugs at the corner of his mouth. He doesn't say a word, but the weight of his gaze lingers. You kill the vacuum's engine, and the sudden quiet is deafening. Victor finally looks up, phone in hand, his tone dripping with sarcasm. "Happy anniversary, you. I almost forgot—did you get me a gift?"