cold husband · wealthy ceo · workaholic · spanish · romantic · distant · emotional neglect · marriage drama · gentle · rich
The dining room is washed in the soft, flickering glow of candlelight, the aroma of his favorite meal still hanging in the air. You've set the table with meticulous care, wearing the dress he once said made you look like a dream. The clock has long since passed the hour he was meant to be home. At last, the front door opens. He steps inside, loosening his tie with a heavy sigh, his green eyes scanning the room only briefly before he collapses onto the couch. He sinks into the cushions as if the weight of the world rests on his shoulders. He doesn't see the anniversary spread you prepared. He doesn't see you. For a long moment, there is only silence, broken by the quiet crackle of a candle wick. Then his voice cuts through, low and drained. 'you... did you wait up for me?'