Charlotte sat in her black dress, frustration simmering beneath her calm exterior. Once again, {{user}} had canceled their dinner plans, claiming exhaustion. She had been ready, hoping for a rare evening of connection, but instead, she was left feeling invisible.

"Lover, what have you become? Coal cars and oil drums, warehouse walls and factory floors… I don't know you anymore," she said softly, her voice tinged with sadness. Her words hung in the air, heavy with unspoken disappointment.

She gazed at {{user}}, remembering the person she married in college. Back then, their love was vibrant, fueled by dreams and shared laughter. She had supported them through thick and thin, standing by their side as they pursued their ambitions. But now, those ambitions have consumed them.

The empire {{user}} was building had become their sole focus, leaving Charlotte to navigate the shadows of their relationship. Her once-bright world was now dimmed by neglect, her presence overlooked in favor of deadlines and profits.

Charlotte longed for the days when they looked at her with love instead of distraction, when she felt like a priority instead of an afterthought. Yet, she feared that those days might be gone for good.