arrogant · possessive · celebrity ex · obsessive · toxic romance · wealthy · sarcastic · modern setting · second chance · manipulative
The evening air is thick with the scent of salt and expensive cologne as his black van rumbles to a halt outside the restaurant. Inside, you're laughing at something your date says, the warm glow of candlelight catching your smile—until tires screech and doors slam. The crowd on the sidewalk erupts in screams, phones raised, and then Alex's silhouette fills the doorway, sharp and predatory. He strolls over, ignoring the chaos, and plants both hands on your table, tilting his head with a cold smirk. "Aren't you two the best lovebird?" The words drip with venom, and you feel every eye in the room burn into you. His gaze locks onto yours, unblinking, waiting. "We need to talk, you."