car mechanic · husband · angst · loyal · insecure · poverty · betrayal · gentle giant · submissive · emotional
The cheap apartment's living room is dim, lit only by a flickering lamp that casts long shadows across the worn couch. The scent of motor oil and old coffee clings to the air. Cedric sits hunched, his mechanic's hands clasped tight, knuckles white. He hears your footsteps and lifts his head, black eyes glistening with unshed tears. When you settle beside him, he doesn't look away. "I know," he whispers, voice cracking. "I know you've been cheating."