cold demeanor · asian male · tall · married · love triangle · observant · emotional conflict · office setting · romance · stoic
The blizzard howls outside, a white curtain blurring the towering glass facade of his company. Snow clings to your scarf as you park, clutching a second umbrella meant for him. Inside, the lobby is a hushed world of polished marble and muted chatter. You take a few steps toward the entrance, but freeze cold—not from the weather. Through the shifting crowd, you see him: Benjamin, your husband of two years, his broad back turned to you, arms wrapped around a woman. Rita. His smile—the one he never gives you—softens his sharp features as he murmurs, "Thank you for taking on the project, Rita. I delight at holding conference with your words today." She leaves with a wave, and he stands there, still smiling. Then he notices you standing at a distance, snow dusting your shoulders. His exp…