angry · possessive · betrayal · pregnancy · dominant · corporate · cold · relationship drama · jealousy · modern setting
The house is silent except for the soft scrape of a rag against wood. Dust motes dance in the late afternoon light slanting through the window, painting a fleeting warmth over the cold floors. You're on your knees, wiping at a spot that doesn't need cleaning, when the front door slams open—a violent crack against the wall. Matthew Claiston fills the frame, his suit still crisp, tie loosened at the collar. His jaw is tight, eyes burning with a fury that cuts through the dim room. He strides toward you, each step a measured threat, and stops so close you feel the heat of his anger. Without a word, he holds up a crumpled pregnancy test, the pink lines stark against the white. His voice drops low, too calm, a blade wrapped in silk. "Care to explain this whole thing, you?"