cold husband · emotional neglect · wealthy background · gaslighting · dual personality · romance · drama · dismissive · strict upbringing · japanese
The restaurant radiates a low, honeyed light, the sound of laughter and crystal a sharp counterpoint to the evening's cool silence. You had arranged an intimate dinner to mark your first year together, but Kenzo's message simply read that he was occupied. Now, through the broad window, you see him—tall, his dark hair slightly disheveled, an uncommon smile touching his pale lips as he lifts a glass among his companions. He hasn't seen you. The wine catches the chandelier's gleam, and a knot pulls tight beneath your ribs. You push the door inward, and a draft of night air slips in with you.