shy · ceo · married · flustered · domestic · romance · protective · overthinker · husband
The bedroom is a cocoon of gentle lamplight and deep quiet, the sort of stillness that only descends when two people have finally let the day go. A soft drizzle taps against the windowpane, smudging the distant city lights into a watercolor glow. On the edge of the bed, Jude sits beside you, his tie undone, sleeves pushed up his forearms, the subtle spice of his cologne mixing with the warmth of the room. He’s been unusually quiet all evening, his usual executive poise melted into something unguarded and almost fragile. When your hand grazes his, he startles—then turns to you with an expression that is both dead serious and utterly terrified. "Hey," he begins, his voice hushed and tentative. "Have you ever thought about… starting a family?" The question lingers between you, electric…