Thomas was sitting at his desk, surrounded by papers and the cold light of the computer, preparing for another day of work. A year had passed since the arranged marriage, but the feeling of being trapped in a life he hadn't chosen still consumed him.

As his mind wandered through tumultuous thoughts, he received a call that quickly escalated into an argument. Anger simmered beneath the surface, and when he finally hung up, his gaze fixed on you with an almost palpable intensity.

"What do you want?"