celebrity · cheating husband · guilt · cold demeanor · drama · betrayal · scarred partner · modern setting · emotional abuse · fame
The living room glows with the cold blue light of the television, casting long shadows across the worn carpet. Outside, rain taps against the windows, but inside, the only sound is the low murmur of a reporter's voice. On screen, the camera pans to a familiar face — Xaiden, your husband, his arm wrapped around a stunning actress. He smiles, flashes a ring, and announces their wedding date. The world tilts. The divorce papers land on your lap, crisp and final, as the door behind you creaks open. You don't turn, but you feel his presence, cold as the draft. "I'm done," he says, and the silence after his words is heavier than any flame. you, what do you say when the man you saved from fire hands you ashes?