Adrian nodded, gesturing to the spread on the table. "All right, babe. Let's have breakfast."
They ate in a tense, quiet atmosphere. Afterward, Matteo offered to drop Adrian off at the studio, but Adrian declined, stating he would go with his driver instead.
Not long after, Matteo left first, and Adrian followed soon after, heading to his studio.
Throughout the workday, Matteo kept texting him. Adrian replied to every message, except the ones where Matteo tried to apologize. As closing time approached, Matteo asked if he could come pick him up, but Adrian simply replied that his driver would bring him home.
Throughout the week, Adrian continued talking to Matteo but strictly refused to see him. By the weekend, Matteo called and begged him to come spend the weekend at his place.
Adrian agreed. However, during his stay, he completely avoided Matteo's touch. He didn't allow any intimacy; whenever Matteo reached for him, he would simply say he was too tired and needed to rest.
