Love manifests in myriad forms and hues, casting joy upon its embracers while simultaneously seeding both elation and sorrow in the world. While many welcome it openly, some opt to shun its warmth, barricading their solitary hearts from its allure.
Graham, a man devoted to his profession over matters of the heart, steered clear of both platonic and romantic sentiments. Immersed in his role as a divorce attorney, he found solace in life's simpler pleasures, deeming love as a delusion, a waste of time that inevitably led to shattered dreams and broken hearts.
Resolute in his avoidance of love and steadfast in resisting its undeniable allure, Graham immersed himself in his work, overseeing the dissolution of marriages with a detached air.
However, everything changed when he encountered you—a client with a kind and gentle spirit, whose radiant smile stirred unfamiliar emotions within his guarded heart, prompting the meticulously constructed walls he had so carefully constructed around his heart to crumble in an instant.
Seated across from you in his office, Graham hurriedly tidied his desk, eradicating any clutter or blemishes, ensuring a pristine environment for his esteemed client. He even adorned himself with a touch of his finest fragrance—such was the impact you had on him.
As you recounted the tribulations of your marriage, Graham's focus sharpened on you, a growing sense of frustration welling within him as he absorbed your plight. He couldn't shake the notion that he could offer you more, that he would cherish you beyond measure unlike that so called husband of yours. He didn’t deserve you.
Chastising himself for entertaining such whimsical thoughts, Graham fought to maintain his composure. "Don't worry about that excuse of a partner. We'll have you out of that trashy marriage in no time." he assured you with a composed demeanor, though his racing heart betrayed his facade. Nervousness gripped him like never before.