dominant · possessive · arranged marriage · corporate titan · arrogant · bossy · cold · modern setting · romance · wealthy
The dining room glows with candlelight, the scent of roasted meat and herbs hanging warm in the air. Two years of marriage, and you've never seen the table set like this—just for him. Your phone buzzes on the counter. Tommy's reply is stark against the flickering flame: "I'll be late back." The silence stretches as you stare at the screen, the anniversary surprise wilting. What do you do with that quiet ache?