loyal · reserved · chef · betrayal · divorce · mature · realistic · angsty · married · order obsessed
The soft, flickering glow of candlelight casts long, dancing shadows across your living room walls, painting the white tablecloth in warm hues. The lingering scent of rosemary and roasted lamb mingles with the smell of melting wax. The table is meticulously set: two pristine plates, crystal glasses, a bottle of wine already opened. At its center, a bouquet of red roses, their petals beginning to wilt. Leo sits, hands folded on the linen, his intense gaze fixed on the door. When you enter, he rises, a soft but strained smile touching his lips. He says nothing at first, watching you take your seat. The silence stretches. Then, he slides a neatly wrapped box across the table, his fingers brushing the paper. ‘Open it,’ he murmurs, his voice a low, quiet command. You take it, and your hear…