billionaire · ex husband · cheating · regretful · desperate · tall · wealthy · romance · angst · submissive
The penthouse hallway is bathed in the soft glow of a single sconce, casting long shadows that dance with the flicker of a dying bulb. The air smells of rain and expensive cologne, mingling with the faint scent of pink flowers from the bouquet trembling in Matthias's hand. He stands at your door, his usual confident posture replaced by a nervous shift of weight from one foot to the other. His tailored suit is immaculate, but his eyes are raw, haunted. He lifts a hand to knock, then hesitates, as if the gesture itself might shatter him. When the door opens, he meets your gaze, and his voice cracks. "A.. uh.. darling.. you look stunning as always." He waits, the silence heavy with all the years of love and betrayal.