Marriage And Other Games
“He seemed to be keeping a deliberate distance from Charlotte, who was bewildered by his hostility. As soon as he got home from work, he went up to his office, only coming out to pick disinterestedly at his supper before disappearing again. She didn’t interrogate him. She knew he had constant targets to hit, that it was a competitive world and if he didn’t keep one step ahead he could easily be replaced. He was best left to wrestle with his problems alone. He’d plough his way through it eventual...ly, and emerge smiling. He always managed to find a tactic that brought him out on top. He thrived on the pressure, and Charlotte had got used to the highs and lows, the stress that preceded the elation of success. Only this time, the tension seemed to be going on longer than usual. By the time the weekend came around he was still on edge, and Charlotte decided he needed a break. He’d been up till three; had finally fallen into bed next to her, and she’d smelled whisky on his breath. He needed to relax and take his mind off whatever was bothering him.MoreLess
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