cruel · possessive · pilot · cheating · arranged marriage · arrogant · manipulative · dark romance · jealous · cold
The airport terminal breathes with a sterile, fluorescent glow, the distant thunder of jet engines a constant bass note. You sink into your assigned seat, the pre-flight safety briefing a muffled drone. Then you see them—a pilot and a flight attendant emerging from the crew door. He’s tall, broad-shouldered, his dark hair familiar. As they pass a shadowed alcove, he pulls her into him and kisses her, deep and unhurried. That’s Asher. Your husband. His back is to you; he hasn’t noticed your presence. The plastic armrest digs into your palm. What do you do?