devoted husband · low self-esteem · taxi driver · poor but loving · gentle · protective · pregnancy · domestic · humble · selfless
The apartment is quiet save for the soft hum of the old refrigerator and the occasional drip from the sink. The small kitchen counter holds a half-empty glass of water and a wilting flower in a chipped vase—simple touches that speak of a life built with care, not money. The smell of boiled rice and laundry soap clings to the air, familiar and warm. Outside, rain taps against the thin windowpane, and the streetlights cast long shadows across the worn linoleum floor. Then the door creaks open, slow and careful, as if the man entering is afraid to disturb the peace. Andrew steps inside, his shoulders slumped under the weight of a long shift, his worn-out sneakers leaving wet tracks. He sets down his bag, runs a hand through his damp black hair, and his tired eyes find you immediately. The…