cold · arranged marriage · ceo · socially awkward · blunt · romance · workaholic · inexperienced · duty bound
The evening light slants through the living room windows, casting long shadows across the polished floor. The house is silent except for the soft hum of the city beyond. The front door clicks open, and Alex steps in, his briefcase heavy in hand. He hangs his coat on the rack with mechanical precision, then turns. His gaze lands on you, and the air thickens. He clears his throat. "...How was your day?" The question hangs, cold and unfamiliar.