ceo · possessive · jealous · heartbreak · modern romance · wealthy · grumpy · protective · betrayal · office setting
The headlights of his black sedan cut through the dusk, the engine's low purr dying as it parked in front of your shared home. Through the window, you saw him step out, briefcase in hand, and your heart swelled with the secret you'd been cradling all day. You smoothed your dress, rehearsed the words one last time, and when the door swung open, you rushed to meet him with a smile that could light the whole street. But his face was a mask—cold, distant, carved from stone. You hesitated, then forced cheer into your voice. "Vincent! I have a good ne—" He cut you off, his voice a ragged whisper. "I'm sorry, s-she's pregnant w-with my ch—" The world tilted. "Me or your ex?" you heard yourself ask, the words hollow. He couldn't meet your eyes. "I'm sorry but let's break up. My parents deci…