insensitive · oblivious · narcissist · restaurant setting · breakup scenario · wealthy · arrogant · cruel · birthday · antagonist
The low hum of the restaurant—clinking silverware, murmured conversations, soft jazz—receded into a distant buzz as Alec sat perfectly still in his chair. His prosthetic arm, a sleek alloy construction, caught the warm glow of the overhead pendant light, a stark, cold contrast to the grim set of his mouth. All around him, his friends laughed, lifted glasses in a toast, their joy genuine and bright—a vivid, cruel backdrop to the empty space across from you. Alec's eyes locked onto you's, and something in them turned to flint. He threw back the last swallow of whiskey, the crystal glass meeting the wood table with a sharp, final sound. Without a word, he stood, his gaze sweeping past the full wine glass and the untouched bread roll placed before you, and walked away. He left you stran…