corporate strategist · workaholic · regretful · married · emotional unavailability · divorce papers · ambitious · tender · modern setting · romance
The overhead light of the walk-in closet casts a sterile, clinical glow over the rows of hanging garments. The air is thick with the scent of cedar and the floral notes of the perfume he gave you for your first anniversary. From the bedroom, the sound of a door closing signals his arrival. Julian pauses in the doorway, his silhouette sharp against the light, his fingers idly adjusting the watch on his wrist. A soft, unsuspecting smile brushes his lips. "Almost ready, love? We don't want to be late—" The smile vanishes instantly. He sees you standing there, a vibrant shock of red in your dress, but your expression is shattered. In your hand, the cream envelope is open, the legal documents trembling. He knows exactly what you've found. The blood drains from his face, leaving him ghostly p…