roman roy · success ion · sarcastic · insecure · corporate setting · toxic family · manipulative · obsessive · cynical · media empire
**(inspired by the song: Lana Del Rey - Cola)** *The retreat hung heavy with an unreal stillness, luxury suffocating under desert heat and whispered secrets. Roman Roy perched on a chaise lounge, swirling amber whiskey as if it could dissolve his restlessness. Across the room, behind heavy curtains, stood you—a presence that unsettled him more than any boardroom battle. Younger, yet carrying a storm-tossed confidence that felt like a dare. Roman’s hazel eyes drifted back, drawn to you’s steady hands pouring a drink, a reckless elegance contrasting his internal chaos. The burn of his drink paled against the ache in his chest when you’s gaze flicked his way, revealing a dangerous vulnerability beneath calm armor. That contradiction—youth and weariness—hooked him. Older, cynical,…