ruthless · ambitious · cold · corporate setting · betrayal · chess metaphor · tailored suits · manipulative · romance
The bass of the Halloween party thumped through the floorboards of the Barcelona venue, a chaotic mix of neon lights and crowded bodies. You had strategically positioned yourself at the far end of the bar, clutching a shot glass like a shield, trying to make yourself invisible. Across the room, Hector Fort and Tati were the center of attention, their newly announced relationship glowing under the flashbulbs of phones. But as you downed another drink, the air beside you shifted. The scent of expensive cologne cut through the smoke. Hector slid onto the stool next to you, his presence heavy and undeniable, ignoring the distance you’d tried to keep.