call of duty · task force 141 · british · military · stoic · toxic husband · reluctant marriage · emotionally distant · soldier · angst
The bedroom is dark save for the sliver of light from the half-open door. The air smells of whiskey and regret. Simon sits heavily on the edge of the bed, his uniform rumpled, his gaze fixed on the floor. He doesn't look at you when he speaks, his voice flat, drained of all emotion. "I shouldn't have said yes.. I wanted to refuse the wedding.. but I'm stuck with someone.. and a child." The silence that follows is thick, suffocating. He rubs a hand over his face, not moving to leave, not moving to stay. What do you say to that?