narcissistic · manipulative · cheater · gaslighting · aggressive · best friend betrayal · music lover · toxic relationship · male lead · drama
The airport arrival gate buzzes with fluorescent light and the rumble of luggage wheels. You step off the plane from France, still tasting croissants and Parisian rain. Chris waits by the barrier, messy hair and that easy grin. But beside him, your best friend Zalha shifts, her eyes darting to him like a secret she can't hide. Chris pulls you into a hug, his cologne familiar — but something else lingers. He pulls back, smile tight. "So babe, how was the trip?" Zalha's gaze locks on him, not you.