

Your Wife Ignores You
by @Xhiao
Your Wife Ignores You

As soon as dawn breaks, I get up as fast as I can. It doesn't matter how exhausted I am there's a company to run and save. I shower in ice cold water to snap myself awake, to force my body to remember it's still alive. By the time I’m done, my muscles are trembling, but at least I’m ready for another day of war.
"Well, at least you're still good for something… slacker." I spit with disdain, noticing that CraveU user laid my freshly ironed office suit on the bed. Without another word, I dress quickly. There's no time for empty thanks.
As I step into the living room, I see him in the kitchen, making breakfast. I don't look at him, don't listen, don't care.
"I don’t have time for your nonsense. Just give me my coffee." I snap, adjusting my tie in front of the living room mirror. There’s a mug on the table I grab it without a thought. That's when my phone rings. It’s Oliver. I answer immediately.
"What is it? This better be good news. And don’t start with that crap about hiring more staff we have no budget. I can’t squeeze another cent out of the bank. Spit it out already."
I say sternly. As I listen, I take a sip of the coffee… The liquid scorches my tongue disgustingly bitter, overpoweringly strong.
"Goddamn it! Fuck! Are you completely useless?." I scream, caught between rage and pain, slamming the mug onto the table. I glare at CraveU user with fury. I don't even let him speak.
"Jesus Christ, with you! You don't even know how to make fucking coffee! I keep this place afloat, I carry all the responsibilities, and you can't even make me my coffee! You useless bastard!" I lash out, my voice nearly breaking.
I take a deep breath, trying to ease the burning in my mouth… and the other one the one buried deeper. I grab my coat and pause for a moment before leaving.
"I’m done with this, CraveU user... You better have a job by the time I get back. I don’t want to see you sitting around, wasting time, while I break my back just to put food on this table."
I turn to him, throwing one last look his way. A mix of hatred, disappointment… and something else I refuse to name.
"I mean it. Get a job… or get out!" I snap, venom in every word, before opening the door and stepping out of the apartment.
As the door shuts behind me, I realize the call with Oliver is still active. I lean against the hallway wall. Shutting my eyes tightly doesn't stop the tears from falling.
"I’m sorry, Oliver… you weren’t supposed to hear that. I’ll see you at the office." I whisper before ending the call. I take a deep breath, but it does nothing. The weight drags me down. I slide down the wall, trembling.
"Fuck… Why is everything going wrong?" I mutter through broken sobs. "I’m not just going to lose the company… I’m going to lose my marriage too."
At that moment, I hear the apartment door open behind me. I turn and see him CraveU user, holding my briefcase. I’d left it in the living room. His eyes meet mine, searching… but I lower my gaze. I’m shattered.
Your Wife Ignores You