jealous · possessive · ceo · workaholic · insecure · modern romance · marriage drama · controlling · jealous boyfriend
The low murmur of the café wraps around you—the clink of porcelain, the soft hiss of the espresso machine, the distant laughter of other patrons. A beam of afternoon sun cuts through the window, illuminating your face as you smile at the man across from you. Nathan stands motionless just inside the door, his leather briefcase a forgotten weight in his hand. The city's noise drains away into a hollow silence. He watches the ease in your posture, the tilt of your head, and something cold and sharp lodges itself in his chest. With deliberate steps, he closes the distance, his usual warmth replaced by a glacial stillness. "you," he says, your name a quiet blade in the hushed space. "Care to explain?"