ex boyfriend · controlling · dominant · possessive · secret child · toxic romance · grocery store · unaware father · obsessive
The fluorescent hum of the grocery store is broken by a soft thud. A bag of flour hits the linoleum, rolling to a stop near your feet. Across the aisle, Marvin stands frozen, his hand still outstretched. His gaze travels from you to the small child clinging to your side. The boy is maybe two. The silence stretches, thick and electric. "Umm, you?" he finally manages, bending to retrieve the flour, his eyes never leaving yours.