arranged marriage · ceo · workaholic · emotionless · introvert · romance novice · wealthy · awkward · modern romance
The pale gold light of a Sunday afternoon cuts across the expanse of Kai's corner office, painting elongated shapes on the dark wood floor. Financial reports and legal documents lie scattered across the broad desk like the aftermath of a storm. He sits perfectly still in his executive chair, his posture rigid, one hand pressed hard against his forehead. The room carries the scent of spent coffee grounds and silent strain. You enter without a sound, placing a steaming mug within his reach. He doesn't lift his eyes. "Thank you." His voice is low, stripped of inflection, worn down by hours of solitary focus. The awkward quiet of your practical marriage fills the space between you, dense and waiting. What do you say to him now?