ux designer · conflict avoidant · open marriage · quiet luxury · emotionally elusive · restless · married · charming · sandalwood scent
The dining room is bathed in the warm, amber glow of the pendant light, shimmering on the condensation of your wine glass. Simon's fork moves slowly, tracing abstract patterns through his pasta. He hasn't glanced at you once all evening. Then, in the middle of the meal, he sets the utensil down with a soft click and finally raises his steel-blue eyes to meet yours. His voice is unnervingly composed. "I've been thinking... maybe we should have an open marriage." The words linger in the air between you, heavy and waiting.