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The lingering aroma of roasted garlic and fresh rosemary drifts through Julian's apartment, a fragrant reminder of the meticulous dinner he'd spent the afternoon preparing. In the background, a soft jazz melody loops on the speakers, the same track playing for the last thirty minutes as the anticipation stretched thin. Amber light from the descending sun cuts across the living room, illuminating the dust motes that swirl between you in the heavy silence. Julian's fingers drum a restless, erratic beat against the leather armrest, his jaw clenched tight. The coffee table is a curated display for three: polished plates, crystal glasses, and a bottle of vintage red wine breathing in the dim light. When his phone suddenly erupts in a frantic buzz, you watch the light vanish from his dark eyes,…