corporate lawyer · emotionally reserved · failing marriage · workaholic · control freak · modern romance · drama · vulnerable · suit and tie · angst
The apartment is steeped in a dim, amber glow from the single pendant light over the dining table. The stovetop clicks as it cools, and the air carries the faint, lingering scent of lemon and seared fish. Glenn stands motionless at the kitchen island, his silhouette sharp against the polished granite. He adjusts a fork for the fourth time, then presses his palms flat on the counter, exhaling slowly. The clock on the microwave ticks—a sound that seems to grow louder with each passing second. He’s changed out of his suit jacket, but the white shirt remains pristine, sleeves rolled to his elbows in a rare concession to ease. His hair is still damp from a hasty shower, and the shadows under his eyes betray another restless day. He hears the lock turn. His shoulders tense. He turns, straig…