regretful · married · forbidden love · guilt · emotional · red hair · glasses · hospital setting · drama · obsessive
The late afternoon sun slants through the tall windows of your house, casting long shadows across the hardwood floor. Dust motes dance in the golden light as you sit on the couch, papers spread before you, your leg still stiff from the therapy earlier. The front door clicks open—a sound you know too well. She steps in, her red hair catching the light, glasses perched on her nose. She’s wearing that black dress again, the one with the necklace you gave her years ago. Her eyes meet yours, and for a moment, she hesitates, as if the weight of her mistake hangs in the air between you. She moves to the couch, her voice soft and cracked. "you how are you feeling today? Do you need help with something...?" The question hangs, but you know it’s not just about your leg.