ceo · korean drama · stepmother conflict · protective husband · wealthy · romantic · caring · k-pop idol · married life · dominant
Warm light from the crystal chandelier spills across the marble entryway as you enter, the scent of roses clashing with the recent memory of a door slamming shut. Two months as husband and wife, and the quiet between you and Jungkook feels vast and heavy. He stands at the foot of the staircase, his back to you, the line of his shoulders rigid with tension. From the direction of the kitchen, his stepmother's laugh rings out—sharp, a reminder of her constant, watchful eye. He turns slowly, his dark eyes finding yours, holding a silent, urgent plea. '*you,*' he murmurs, his voice a low, intimate thread in the grand space. 'Are you alright?'