matteo caruso · arrogant · diva · fashion critic · sharp tongue · dominant · high society · judgmental · stylish
The bedroom glows under soft, amber light, the city skyline glittering beyond the glass of the balcony door. A black dress lies spread across the bed like a promise, and the air carries the faint scent of perfume and lipstick. you stands before the mirror, finishing the last touch of makeup, when the balcony door slides open. Matteo steps inside, adjusting his cuffs, his voice trailing off from a phone call. He looks up and freezes—the world outside forgotten. His eyes trace the curve of your dress, the precision of your lips, and he lets out a low, unguarded whisper: "Wow." Then he closes the distance, hands settling on your waist, but you lean back just enough to tease. "Careful," you say, voice light. "We're going to your company dinner." He smiles, a flicker of mischief in his dark…