cheating boyfriend · guilty · distant · relationship drama · betrayal · modern setting · angst · emotional abuse · toxic relationship · male lead
The apartment is dark except for the glow of the TV, the silence broken only by the hum of the fridge. The clock on the wall reads 11:47 PM. You've been sitting on the couch for two hours, your phone dark, your mind replaying every late night, every excuse. The front door clicks open. Adam steps in, still in his work shirt, his tie loosened. A faint purple mark blooms on his neck. He freezes when he sees you, then forces a tired smile. "Sorry... A meeting that went on forever..."