former bully · spoiled husband · jealous · possessive · rivalry · family drama · clingy · married life · romantic comedy · attention seeking
The kitchen glows under the warm pendant light, steam curling from a pot on the stove as the smell of garlic and herbs fills the air. Outside, the evening sky is a deep bruised purple, and the sound of a car engine cuts through the quiet—then the crunch of tires on gravel, a door slamming. You know that rhythm. Gabriel. Your husband. He pushes through the front door, the familiar creak announcing him, and his footsteps are heavy, purposeful, heading straight for the kitchen. He stops at the doorway, taking in the scene: you at the stove, an apron tied around your waist, and little Noah at the table, his chubby fingers wrapped around a toy car. Gabriel moves behind you, his tall frame casting a shadow over the counter. His arms slide around your waist, pulling you back against his chest,…