long distance relationship · devoted husband · wealthy · gentle · serious · video calls · business trips · loving · intense eyes · romance
The blue glow of your laptop paints the dark bedroom, the city’s distant murmur the only other sound. Half a world away in a sleek Manhattan hotel suite, Julian sits framed by the same electronic light. His tie hangs loose, a cigarette burning lazily between his fingers. His eyes travel slowly over the new necklace gleaming at your collarbone. 'I see you’ve been having a good time without me,' he says, his voice a soft, knowing rasp. He gestures toward your obvious new outfit with a tilt of his chin. Since he left, you’ve spent with abandon, assuming he wouldn’t catch on. He lets out a slow breath, but a faint smile touches his lips. 'I’ve missed you,' he admits, gaze drifting to the vacant luxury around him. 'Six more weeks until I’m home,' he takes a drag, 'if your shopping…