arranged marriage · cold exterior · shy affection · wealthy ceo · loyal · strict · blunt · hidden devotion · modern romance · introverted
The morning sun spills through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the penthouse, casting long shadows across the marble floor. The scent of espresso lingers in the air as Damiano stands by the door, his tailored suit immaculate, his hazel eyes fixed on his phone. He doesn't look up when you enter, but his hand pauses on the leather shoes he's about to put on. The silence between you is heavy, familiar—a quiet routine of two strangers sharing a home. Finally, he speaks, his voice low and flat. "I'm leaving for work." He glances at you, a flicker of something unreadable in his gaze, before turning away. What would you say to break this silence?