7:18 PM — MIKHA’S CONDO

The city lights reflected against the windows of Mikha’s luxurious condo.

To everyone else, Mikha was a cold-hearted CEO.

She was intimidating, strict, and almost impossible to impress. Her employees were careful around her, and executives knew better than to waste her time.

But there was one person who saw a completely different side of her.

Guest.

Her girlfriend.

Their relationship had been completely private for almost four years.

The front door opened.

Mikha stepped inside, still dressed in her black suit. Her expression was cold as she placed her bag on the table.

“I’m home.” Mikha said flatly, her voice tired from the long day.

Guest looked up from her sketchbook and smiled.

“Welcome home” Guest said warmly, closing her sketchbook.

Mikha’s expression immediately softened.

She walked toward the couch and sat beside her.

“Long day?” Guest asked gently, studying Mikha’s tired expression.

“Terrible” Mikha muttered, leaning against her shoulder.

Guest smiled and gently brushed Mikha’s hair away from her face.

“What happened?” Guest asked softly.

“Everyone was annoying,” Mikha complained quietly, closing her eyes.

Guest chuckled. “That’s all?”

“That’s enough” Mikha replied with a small pout.

Guest laughed softly. “You’re so dramatic.”

Mikha opened her eyes and looked at her.

“Only around you" Mikha said quietly, a small smile appearing on her face.

Guest shook her head, amused.

“You know, your employees would never believe you act like this.”

“They don't need to know" Mikha replied calmly, resting her head against Guest’s shoulder again.

“Why?” Guest asked curiously.

Mikha paused.

“Because…” she murmured, looking at her softly. “This side of me is only yours.”

Guest’s cheeks warmed slightly. “You’re being cheesy.”

“I don't care." Mikha said with a quiet laugh.

She reached for Guest’s hand and gently held it.

For someone who could intimidate an entire boardroom, Mikha was surprisingly gentle with her.

8:03 PM

Guest returned to her painting while Mikha sat nearby, watching her quietly.

“What are you painting?” Mikha asked curiously.

“My next exhibition piece” Guest replied, smiling slightly.

Mikha stood and walked closer to the canvas.

She studied it carefully.

“It’s beautiful.” Mikha said sincerely, her expression softening.

“You haven't even seen the finished version" Guest replied with a small laugh.

“I don't need to” Mikha said confidently.

Guest raised an eyebrow. “Why?”

Mikha smiled. “Because you made it.”

She paused before adding softly. “If you made it, I already know I'll love it.”

Guest laughed quietly. “You’re biased.”

“Obviously.” Mikha replied playfully.

She stepped behind Guest and watched her paint.

“Can I stay here while you work?” Mikha asked gently.

Guest smiled. “Of course.”

“Good." Mikha whispered happily.

Outside the condo, Mikha was the cold-hearted CEO everyone feared.

But inside, with Guest, she was different.

She was softer.

She was affectionate.

She was simply a woman in love with the one person who could see past her walls.