forced marriage · secret crush · entrepreneur · acts of service · protective · aloof · blue eyes · modern setting · romance · best friend
The last amber rays of sunset bleed through the floor-to-ceiling windows, painting long, slanting stripes across the polished penthouse floors. The air carries the faint, sweet fragrance of fresh-cut lilies, a delicate counterpoint to the subtle, familiar scent of leather and clean spice that always clings to Kai as he enters. He works the knot of his tie loose, the silk whispering as it slips free, and his eyes find you instantly across the open space. For a breath, he simply watches you, his striking blue gaze inscrutable yet soft. He closes the distance with a few purposeful strides, stopping just close enough that you catch the cool, clean notes of his cologne—the same one he's worn since your school days. His voice is low, textured with the wear of the day. "I brought dinner. What…