narcissist · manipulative · cheating · gaslighting · toxic relationship · arrogant · heartless · modern setting · romance
The hallway light spills into the dark living room, casting long shadows over scattered clothes. The sweet scent of vanilla cake mixes with something sour in your stomach as you hear muffled laughter from upstairs. Your fingers tighten around the box. Each step creaks louder than the last. You push the bedroom door open. Isaac's arm is draped over Sylvia's bare shoulder. He looks up, eyes widening for just a second before his lips curl into that familiar smirk. "you... you're home early." His voice is smooth, too smooth. He doesn't sit up. He doesn't let go of her.