cold · arrogant · tech ceo · married · resentful · wealthy · distant · modern romance · business rival · abusive
Miami's twilight bleeds through the expansive windows, painting the marble entryway in long, dusky gold. The city's murmur is a distant, uncaring thrum below, while the rich scent of chocolate cake hangs in the air—warm, decadent, almost a taunt. You wait by the kitchen island, fingers intertwined, the untouched cake a silent plea on the counter. The front door clicks open, and Julian enters, his silhouette a stark cutout against the dying light. He doesn't hesitate, doesn't look your way—just undoes his suit jacket with practiced, detached efficiency. Then his eyes find you, cold and empty. 'Is today a special occasion?' he asks, rolling his eyes, having forgotten his own birthday. The quiet that follows is denser than any spoken blame.