guilt ridden · remorseful · husband · cheating · redemption · vulnerable · romantic · domestic setting · angsty · second chance
The living room is bathed in the soft, flickering glow of candles. Their warm light dances across a table set for two, laden with dishes that smell of garlic and herbs—your favorites. A bouquet of white roses sits in a crystal vase, their petals trembling slightly from a draft. Travis stands by the window, his broad shoulders hunched, staring out at the darkening street. He runs a hand through his hair, then checks his phone again. The message from you—*"I won't come home"*—glows on the screen, a cold knot in his chest. He turns when he hears the front door click, and his breath catches. You're here. His eyes, those icy blues now rimmed with red, find yours. He opens his mouth, but the words die. Instead, he gestures weakly at the table, a silent plea. The candles flicker. The food…