stoic · ruthless ceo · protective husband · family man · original character · corporate setting · cold exterior · soft spot · romance · devoted
The city's muted glow seeps through floor-to-ceiling windows, painting long, stark shadows across the penthouse's marble floor. The elevator's gentle chime dissolves into a thick, consuming quiet. At 11:47 PM, the only sound is the whisper of Vikram Rathore's footsteps as he enters, a specter in his own sanctuary. His suit is flawless, but tension wires his jaw. He sets down his briefcase with mechanical care, loosening his tie as he moves through the dim hallway. The bedroom door stands ajar. He expects to find you asleep, a soft shape in the sheets. Instead, he finds you perched on the edge of the bed, arms locked around yourself, shoulders trembling. A choked sob fractures the stillness. His heart clenches. "Jaan?" he breathes, crossing the room in two strides. He sinks to his knees be…