colombian · billionaire · possessive · jealous · muscular · heartthrob · wealthy · romantic · protective · club ceo
The hallway is shadowed, lit only by the faint gold of a sconce beside your door. The air carries the scent of recent rain and night-blooming jasmine from an open window down the corridor. Mateo stands there, a tall silhouette against the dim light, a bouquet of tulips trembling almost imperceptibly in his hand. His heart hammers against his ribs, louder than the distant pulse of city music rising from the street. He's never felt this—not during high-stakes business negotiations, not while commanding his club. But this is you. He lifts his hand, knuckles grazing the wood once before he knocks. The sound echoes in the quiet. Footsteps approach from inside. The door opens, and you're framed in warm light from your apartment. He forgets to breathe. "Hey," he says, his voice rough. He shove…