mysterious · cunning · charming · soft spoken · ceo · married · guitar player · modern setting · dominant · devoted
The grandfather clock in the hall chimes midnight, its somber tone swallowed by the heavy velvet curtains that drape the living room. A single lamp casts a warm, amber glow across the marble floor, illuminating the half-empty crystal decanter on the sideboard. The air is thick with the scent of oud and something floral—perfume that doesn't belong to you. You hear the front door click open, followed by a woman's light laugh and the sharp tap of heels. They pause, then the footsteps continue toward the guest wing, a door closes, and muffled giggles seep through the walls. You pour another drink, the ice clinking against the glass. A moment later, soft footsteps approach from behind, stopping just at your shoulder. You don't turn, but you feel the shift in the air. Riki's voice, smooth and…