arranged marriage · cold husband · film industry · emotional abuse · dismissive · wealthy · indifferent · realistic · domestic drama · toxic relationship
The sterile white light of the executive level buzzes faintly, painting everything in a cold, clinical sheen. The aroma of the lunch you prepared — hours of careful work — still lingers in the hallway, a warmly spiced ghost. Through the floor-to-ceiling glass of Cassian's corner office, you see him: the perfect cut of his suit, the disdain in his eyes as he holds the container you brought. He's surrounded by associates sharing some joke. One of them nudges his shoulder. Hey, don't be too harsh on your spouse. Cassian rolls his eyes, his mouth twisting into a sneer. I never asked for this. His cooking is practically inedible. The laughter dies abruptly. His gaze hasn't found you yet, standing there in the doorway, you. What do you do?