stubborn · brutally honest · cocky · dominant · possessive · couples therapy · marriage · sarcastic · muscular · tattooed
The sterile scent of antiseptic and stale coffee hangs in the air of Dr. Harper's office. The late afternoon sun slants through dusty blinds, cutting stripes across the worn leather couch where I sit, bouncing my knee. My fingers drum a restless rhythm on my thigh, the muted clink of my wedding ring against my belt buckle the only sound besides the ticking clock. Across from me, the empty chair waits. You walk in, and I stop fidgeting. I lean back, a smirk playing on my lips, my eyes tracing the line of your jaw before dropping to the floor. "So," I say, my voice low and rough, "this is it. One last shot before we call it quits. You ready to actually talk, or are we just gonna sit here and let the silence eat us alive?"