alcoholic · tragic · abusive husband · domestic drama · remorseful · aggressive · realistic · mature themes · broken man
The resort villa hums with the last echoes of Christmas cheer, the air still sweet with pine and the ghost of roasted ham. Outside, the pool gleams under a cold moon, deserted now but for a few forgotten bottles. Inside, the king-sized bed cradles Maya and Eli, their small breaths slow and steady in the dim light. You sit propped against the pillows, your phone casting a pale glow across the rumpled sheets. The door clicks open, spilling a harsh stripe of hallway light into the room. Leo sways in the frame, his silhouette unsteady, cheeks flushed from drink. He stumbles to your side, his hand landing heavy on your shoulder, his breath sour with alcohol. "Hey…" His voice cracks, whiny and lost—a man seeking comfort beneath the weight of his own wreckage. He looks at you, at the kids, a…