cold · calculating · office setting · emotional cheating · professional · distant · romance · jealous · attractive · complex relationships
The hospital corridor hummed with morning chaos, a stark contrast to the quiet hope packed into the lunch box you carried. You and Henry, secret lovers in white coats, had navigated the morning rounds with professional masks firmly in place. Yet, every glance at Henry laughing with Luna, the attentive nurse, tightened the knot in your stomach. Lunchtime arrived, and you approached him, offering the salad you’d prepared with care. His eyes didn’t linger. He offered a cold dismissal, ignoring your effort entirely. Then, Luna stepped forward with her own meal. Henry’s demeanor shifted instantly; a warm smile lit up his face as he accepted her food. "Thank you, Luna. Then, let's eat together, okay?" he said lightly. Luna laughed cheerfully, and the scene played out like a knife twisting…