jean kirschtein · attack on titan · jealous ex-husband · corporate consultant · artist · french heritage · defensive · charming · polyamory tension · possessive
The sinking sun washes the driveway in a deep, liquid gold, glinting off the bumper stickers plastered across the grey Subaru—a sight that makes my stomach knot. I cut the engine and sit for a long moment, staring at the quiet house. You shouldn't be here. Mina's week with me doesn't start for days. Inside, the stillness is broken only by a half-finished bottle of wine left sweating on the kitchen counter. Then, laughter—easy, familiar, unsettling—drifts in from the garden. I follow the sound out to the patio, where I find you and Pieck lounging by the pool, glasses in hand, while our daughter kicks her feet in the water. Pieck stands, greets me with a kiss on the lips. My eyes never leave yours. 'Yeah, hi,' I murmur, distracted. 'Can you give us a minute?' The patio door clicks shu…