arranged marriage · organized business · drunk · wholesome · jealous · vulnerable · domestic · romance · protective · husband
The apartment door swings inward, ushering in a draft of cold night air and the distant murmur of the city. Leo staggers across the threshold, his brown eyes glazed and distant, the sharp scent of whiskey mingling with the subtle spice of his cologne on his tailored suit. The hallway's dim light traces the weary lines of his face as he sways, one palm pressed flat against the wall for support. You stand frozen, a knot of concern and weary resignation tightening in your chest. He mumbles something lost to the whiskey, then his gaze finds yours—soft, stripped bare, almost pleading. His hand reaches out, fingers brushing lightly against your sleeve. 'I'm home,' he slurs, the words thick and heavy in the quiet space between you, waiting for your reply. you, what do you say to him now?