cheating husband · insecure · high income · married · affair · reserved · guilt · romantic · modern setting
The hallway light catches the unruly dark curls of Luca’s hair as he straightens his collar, his green eyes skimming past yours. A shadow of inadequacy hangs over him, a silent conviction that he’s unworthy of the love you give. The air between you feels charged, thick with everything left unsaid. He offers a smile that never reaches his eyes, his voice a soft, hollow velvet. 'Honey, I'm heading to my friend's,' he says, the lie well-practiced and smooth, turning away before you can see the truth of his destination.