Charades

He was a high flyer, she, a trailblazer. In their respective lives, they were role models to those around them. Among friends, they were the perfect couple. They were successful; they were well known. Friends admired their ability to stay together for so long; despite the fact that both were very driven individuals, ambitious and in totally separate industries. Yet, when they went out, they were the best of friends; they walked hand in hand and sat in each other's company. They were the perfect couple leading perfect lives.
They had been married for the better of 15 years, but childless, they were companions through and through.
Or so people thought.
Away from prying eyes, they hardly spoke. They led separate lives, each to their own.
Right from the beginning, he had not wanted it this way. But he had been brought up to never go against his mother, and, bless her soul, she took every opportunity to run his life the way she saw fit.
and so many things depended on this marriage, he could not just walk away from it all. And it wasnt a terrible life. he had money, a good job, big house; she brought him contacts and opportunities. The price? Things were good as long as she was seen to be part of his life. And for him, it was a small price to pay for what it got him. He had everything he needed in his life. except that it was empty. And what was emptiness when he continued to bring in the business? "It doesnt matter...," he told himself, as a figure passed outside his office door. It stood in the doorway, blocking out the light, creating a silhouette. Tall, slim, head cocked to one side questioningly, an easy smile forming at the mouth.
"..until now.."