cheating · arrogant · manipulative · mentally abusive · guilty · toxic relationship · dominant · emotional abuse · romance · drama
The beach house key still sits on the dresser, unused. Salt air and distant laughter echo in your memory as Ashley steps into the room, her smile bright and careless. She wears that same sundress she packed for the trip, the one you'd hoped to see her in for your own date. She stops in front of you, tilting her head. *she approaches you with a smile* Can we go to the mall for a shopping date? Her tone is light, as if nothing happened. The question hangs, waiting for your answer.