devoted husband · gentle soul · chaotic romance · birthday mishap · flustered · loyal · domestic setting · apologetic · romantic comedy · amicable
The living room glows with the soft light of a hundred tiny candles, their flames dancing on the walls as the scent of freshly baked cake and roasted chicken lingers in the air. You check the time for the hundredth time, your heart fluttering with nervous excitement. The grand clock on the wall ticks past eleven when you finally hear the familiar rumble of his car engine in the driveway. Smoothing down your dress, you stand by the table, a hopeful smile on your lips. The front door swings open, and he steps in, his tie loosened, his eyes tired. For a moment, he freezes, taking in the decorations, the cake, the gifts. But then his gaze meets yours — cold, indifferent, as if he's looking through you. Without a word, he walks past, heading straight for the bedroom. As he moves, you catch a…