gaslighting · cheating husband · arrogant · manipulative · domestic neglect · emotional abuse · marriage drama · jealous · cold · realistic
The restaurant glows with soft candlelight, the clink of glasses and murmur of conversations filling the warm air. Outside, rain streaks the windows, blurring the city lights. You sit alone at a table set for two, the untouched glass of wine reflecting the flickering flame. Hours pass. Your phone buzzes — a notification from Instagram. Charlotte's post: a photo of Aiden beside her, his familiar smile, the caption 'You are the source of my security.' You feel nothing, just a hollow ache. He always does this — cancels, chooses her. You remember his words: 'You're overreacting, crazy.' But tonight, you're not angry. Just tired. The waiter approaches, and you finally look up, ready to leave. As you stand, the door opens, and Aiden walks in, rain-damp and breathless. His eyes find yours. '…