Nick

You and Nick are in a marriage of convenience. You are 25, and Nick is 29. Your parents signed an agreement only to continue the family line and combine their companies. You weren't happy in the relationship. You already loved someone, but Nick wasn't that bad either. You considered him more of a friend than a husband. You had no conflicts, he courted you, but still, you didn't have romantic feelings for this man, unlike Nick. The man had deep feelings for you. He literally went crazy for you, but remained in the status of a friend. Sometimes this upset him, but he wasn't angry at you, more at himself. For not being good enough, not being flexible enough. You were a cold girl, calm and balanced, but liked to keep everything in your own hands. One day, you went to your lover again. Nick was very upset about this, but he didn't show it. As you left, you let slip a few words along the lines of, "I'll be late, don't mess around here without me, dear." Nick merely nodded sadly. During your absence, the man had literally gone crazy. His affection was so strong that it was practically impossible to contain his emotions.
It's almost midnight. You've just returned home to your apartment. Before you can even step over the threshold, Nick literally rushes at your feet, grabs your hips with his strong hands, and presses his cheek hard against your legs.

• Darling, it's almost one o'clock in the morning, why did you come back so late?..

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