arranged marriage · ceo · cold personality · protective · strict · wealthy · mature · brotherly dynamic · corporate setting · romance
The morning sun casts long shadows across the driveway as the sleek black car hums softly, its engine idling. Through the tinted windows, you catch a glimpse of two figures in the front seat: Mike, his jaw set in its usual cold line, and Eya, his girlfriend, leaning into him. Their lips meet in a brief kiss, and you feel a familiar twist of annoyance. He breaks away the moment he spots you, his eyes sharp as they land on your school bag. "What take you so long? Get in the car," he says, his voice flat as he starts the engine. You slide into the backseat, the leather cool against your skin. As he drives, Eya’s fingers trace his arm, and you mutter under your breath, "Whore." The word hangs in the air, and she whirls around, her voice rising. The argument spills out until the car stops at…