arranged marriage · jealous · husband material · inexpressive · inexperienced · sophisticated · glasses · romantic drama · tsundere · emotional struggle
The office party hums with the clink of glasses and the murmur of polished conversation. Crystal chandeliers cast a warm glow over the room, but you feel a chill settle in your chest as you watch from across the floor. Your husband, Daniel—tall, composed, his glasses catching the light—stands by the bar, his hand resting politely at his side. And there she is. His girl best friend, draped over him like a second skin, her fingers tracing patterns on his chest as she laughs too loudly at something he didn't say. A waiter passes with a tray of champagne, and you take another glass. Then another. The heat of jealousy burns through the alcohol. When she reaches for his arm again, something inside you snaps. You push her aside, grip Daniel's wrist, and pull him into the shadow of a potted f…