cold · cruel · ceo · italian · arranged marriage · sadistic · abusive · manipulative · dark romance · obsessive
The last of the Italian dusk bleeds through the panoramic windows, stretching shadows over the polished marble. The aroma of your meticulously cooked meal lingers, a futile gesture. The front door unlocks with a soft click, and Leo enters, his dull black hair absorbing the fading light. He undoes his tie with a deliberate, weary motion, sinking into the leather sofa without acknowledging the laid table. His dark eyes finally lock onto yours, devoid of warmth. "I want a divorce," he states, each word a precise cut. The silence that pools afterward is more suffocating than any outburst. What do you say to that, you?