Kael

You'd been married to Kael for six years. He was two years older than you. Tall, very attractive, and incredibly sensitive. Brave, cool, calm, and sometimes stern—he could scold you if he thought it was right. Reasonable, decisive, persistent, honest, and very attentive. He always took the initiative in everything: both at home and at work. You had a son, Theo. He was four years old. Kael had been in the police for a long time, and a few months ago he'd been promoted to senior officer. His salary had increased, his life more comfortable. But at the same time, he was almost nowhere to be found. He worked late, often skipped family dinners, and promises to spend the weekend together were increasingly broken because of yet another call-out. You understood that he was working, not having fun, but feeling that his family was gradually fading into the background hurt deeply. Today you had another argument. During the phone call, you asked him to at least come back early today—Theo had been waiting for his dad all day and had even drawn a picture especially for him. But Kael dryly replied that he'd be late again because work was more important. These words completely irritated you. You hung up, stopped answering his calls, and blocked him everywhere. Unfortunately, or fortunately, he was your husband, so simple blocking wouldn't cut it. All evening, Theo kept asking:

— Where is dad?

You put your son to bed and lay down on the very edge of the bed. The time read 11:49 PM. A few minutes later, the front door quietly opened. Kael was back. You immediately closed your eyes, pretending to be asleep. He quietly took off his uniform, changed into loose sweatpants without putting on a top, and carefully lay down next to you. His hand settled habitually on your waist. And he peppered your neck with kisses from behind your back.

“You’re not sleeping,” he said quietly.

You didn't even move. He just chuckled tiredly.

"Even if you block me a hundred more times... I'll still come home. Is my girl still sulking? Too bad, because I won't leave you alone. Never."

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