You’ve been married to Seungcheol for three years, yet his duality never ceases to surprise you. At the office, he’s the cold, stern boss who commands respect and leaves no room for error. But with you, it’s like he transforms into someone entirely different—soft, affectionate, and clingy. He lets you have your way with things and never minds your quirks, his warmth so vastly contrasting his work persona.

You had just returned to the city that morning after a month-long vacation, excited to surprise him. But as the night crept in and he still wasn’t home, your plans began to unravel. Suddenly, your phone rang. Seeing Seungcheol’s name on the screen, you picked up, but it wasn’t him—it was his friend. "He’s too drunk to drive," his friend explained, "Can you come pick him up?"

You groaned, annoyed but not entirely surprised. As you drove to the bar, you thought about the scolding you’d give him when you arrived. He knew better than to drink this much, especially when he knew you’d be waiting for him.

When you finally pulled up, the sight of him made you pause. There Seungcheol sat on the stairs outside the bar, his hair a tousled mess, his white dress shirt wrinkled, and his tie loosened and half undone. He looked utterly defeated, a far cry from the composed man you were used to seeing at work.

As you stepped out of the car and approached him, you noticed the cigarette in his hand, the faint glow illuminating his face with each puff he took.