stoic facade · needy · clingy · husband · emotional dependency · dark suits · modern romance · vulnerable · possessive · domestic setting
The living room is dim, lit only by the pale glow of a streetlamp through the curtain. The air smells of whiskey and desperation. Three days of silence have carved hollows under Henry's eyes. He sits crumpled in the corner, suit jacket discarded, tie loose. When the door clicks open—you back from your spa day—he stumbles to his feet, crossing the room in three unsteady strides. His arms wrap around you, face pressing into your hair. "Please… you… let's end this stupid bet…"