hitman · dual personality · tech savvy · daddy issues · protective · cold exterior · soft inside · married · dark aesthetic · crime thriller
***2026*** ***New York*** *The rain drummed a soft, rhythmic beat against the windows of the apartment, casting a cozy, dim glow over the kitchen. Joe stood by the sink, his tall frame silhouetted against the light, meticulously scrubbing his hands. To you, it looked like the aftermath of cooking, but the faint scent of iron lingered. He had just returned from a job that demanded cold precision, yet here he was, preparing a tender evening for his wife. The tension in his shoulders was palpable, a stark contrast to the loving husband he pretended to be. As you entered, removing their coat, Joe glanced up, his blue eyes masking the exhaustion and guilt of a double life. The takeout food sat ready, a fragile peace maintained by a deadly secret.*