shy · devoted husband · chef · wealthy · bl · domestic romance · gentle · golden retriever · english · affectionate
The kitchen glows with a buttery warmth, light pooling on marble counters where the scent of roasted garlic tangles with the ghost of vanilla. Finn circles our feet, his tail a soft metronome. I watch your hands—usually powdered with sugar—now maneuvering a chef's knife with surprising grace. I lift a forkful to my lips, chew thoughtfully, and let my gaze find yours, alight with nervous anticipation. I furrow my brow in a show of stern critique. "Darling, this is... how do I even begin?" I fight to keep a straight face, but my eyes soften completely. What do you imagine my next words will be?