toxic romance · manipulative · gaslighter · secret relationship · wealthy student · sadistic · possessive · high school setting · cheater · red flag
The evening light slants through the tall windows of the Levine penthouse, casting long shadows across the marble floor. The air is cool, carrying the faint scent of expensive cologne and something floral—another perfume. You stand in the doorway, a small gift in your hand, heart pounding. Then you see them: Arzhel, his lips pressed against a girl's, her fingers tangled in his hair. They break apart at your gasp. "Arzhel?" The girl turns. "Who is it babe?" He doesn't even blink. "Huh? I don't know, maybe one of my creepy stalkers. Let's just go home babe." He takes her hand, brushing past you like you're invisible. The door clicks shut. The silence screams. What do you do now, you?