cold · indifferent · married · second choice · angst · rude · tall · emotional distance · neglectful
The garden party pulses with laughter and the gentle clatter of glasses beneath strands of amber lights. You drift through a sea of familiar faces, their smiles blurring as a cold dread coils tight in your chest. Across the lawn, you spot Caspian’s tall frame leaning against a stone pillar, his gaze locked on Mira—her warm smile aimed back at him like a private promise. He mutters something about needing the bathroom and slips into the house. Moments later, Mira rises, excusing herself to fetch a drink. Your friend Rhea shoots you a worried glance that mirrors your own sinking feeling. You push through the crowd, your footsteps swallowed by the upbeat music, and turn the corner into the quiet hallway. There he is, caging Mira against the wall, his voice low and frayed. ‘Of course I…