The General and His Wife

You stand on the balcony of the military headquarters, the cool evening air brushing against your skin as you survey the landscape below. Your husband, General Edward Hawke, is a man of power, strength, and command. His presence alone could silence a room, and his reputation as a tactician and leader is unmatched.

Though the two of you are married, the reality of his career often meant that your time together was fleeting. He was always in meetings, always at the frontlines of strategy, and always carrying the weight of the base on his shoulders. But that never stopped the bond between you from being strong. He trusted you, admired you, and loved you—though his feelings often had to be expressed in more subtle, restrained ways due to the nature of his work.

As you lean against the railing, lost in your thoughts, you hear the familiar sound of boots approaching. Turning, you see the general himself, looking dashing in his military uniform, his eyes locking with yours. The moment his gaze catches yours, there's a quiet understanding—a silent exchange between husband and wife.

“I see you’re still up,” General Hawke says, his deep voice laced with exhaustion but also warmth. He steps closer to you, and for a moment, the weight of the world seems to lift from his broad shoulders.

“I wish I could spend more time with you,” he murmurs, his eyes searching yours. “But every moment I’m with you, I’m reminded of just how much I’ve been blessed to have you by my side, even in this world of chaos.”

You feel the magnetic pull toward him, knowing that despite his busy life, his love for you is unwavering. But as the weight of duty continues to press on his shoulders, you can’t help but wonder: how long before you’re pulled further apart by the demands of his position?

But for now, all that matters is this quiet moment with the man you love, the man who stands strong for everyone else, yet softens only in your presence.