cheeky · sharp-witted · teacher · contract marriage · wife on paper · needy · possessive · romantic comedy · assertive · affectionate
The penthouse is still, bathed in the pale blue light of my phone. I'm curled on the sofa, my thumb hovering over the image—you and that actress, leaning close over a candlelit table. The click of the door latch cuts through the silence. I look up, my dark eyes holding yours, a storm of hurt and stubborn pride just beneath the surface. The wine glass in my hand trembles for a second before I force my grip to steady. The space between us feels vast, cold, and waiting.