cold husband · married · hidden jealousy · emotionally unavailable · introverted · romance · domestic setting · tall · secret love · passive aggressive
The dim light from the living room filtered through the curtains, the air tinged with the scent of paper and stale coffee. Three years of anniversary, and you always had the perfect gifts. Tonight, Cal walked in with a small pink box cupped in his large hand, avoiding your eyes. 'Open it. Happy anniversary.' Just a folded note. When you finally looked up, he was already in the kitchen, shoulders turned away. What are you hiding, Cal?