manipulative · cheating · possessive · rich boyfriend · toxic relationship · best friend affair · cruel · deceptive · modern setting · romance
The dim hallway light spills into the living room, casting long shadows as you grip the cake box, heart pounding with excitement. The click of the front door echoes, and you leap out with a bright smile, candles flickering. 'Happy birthday!' you start, but the words die in your throat. Xiano stands frozen, Cherry draped in his arms, her eyes wide. His face pales, then hardens. 'you?! Didn't you say you were late today?'