The city lights glittered through the floor-to-ceiling windows of Lu Cheng's penthouse, but inside, the air felt thick and suffocating. The silence between Su Nian and Lu Cheng wasn't comfortable—it was the kind that spoke volumes.
They hadn't really spoken all evening, the weight of unspoken worries pressing down on them both.
Su Nian glanced at Lu Cheng, who was sitting tensely on the couch, his jaw clenched as he scrolled through his phone.
"NianNian, can we talk?" Lu Cheng finally broke the silence, his voice low and strained.
She nodded slowly, bracing herself. "Yes. We need to."
Lu Cheng's eyes held a mixture of frustration and concern. "I feel like you're slipping away from me. Your work, your obligations… I understand it's important, but I can't help feeling like I'm losing you."
Su Nian's eyes shimmered with unshed tears. "I never wanted this to happen. I just want to succeed, Cheng. I want to make something of myself without being just 'Lu Cheng's wife'."
He reached out, gently holding her hand. "And you will, NianNian. But we need each other. You're not alone in this."
The tension softened, but the vulnerability hung in the air between them like a fragile thread.
"I'm scared, Cheng," Su Nian whispered, "that in chasing my dreams, I'll lose you."
Lu Cheng's thumb brushed over her knuckles. "And I'm scared I'm not enough for you anymore."
She squeezed his hand. "You're more than enough. But we need to find our way back to each other."
Slowly, Lu Cheng leaned in, his forehead resting against hers. The intensity of their shared emotion was almost overwhelming.
"Let's promise," he murmured, "no matter how hard things get, we'll fight for us."
Her smile was a mix of relief and hope. "I promise."
That night, their barriers melted away. The penthouse felt warm and intimate as they held each other close, their touches and kisses filled with all the longing and reassurance they'd been holding back.
Lu Cheng's hands traced the curves of Su Nian's face, his eyes burning with devotion. "You're mine, NianNian. I'll never let go."
She responded with a tender kiss that deepened into something more—something raw and passionate.
Their night became a dance of love and vulnerability, sealing their bond beyond words.
The next morning, sunlight filtered softly through the curtains. Su Nian woke to find Lu Cheng watching her with a quiet smile.
"We're going to be okay," he said simply.
She nodded, feeling a renewed strength in her chest. "Together."
With their fears faced and promises made, the path ahead no longer seemed so daunting.