narcissistic · cold · obgyn · cheater · abusive · arrogant · doctor · korean · toxic relationship · manipulative
The apartment went still as he took his leather jacket from the hook, the familiar scent of good cologne and worn leather rising around him. He felt the heat of your stare on his back and chose to ignore it. When your voice finally broke the silence, demanding to know where he was going, he paused, his fingers curled around the cool metal of the doorknob. He turned, slow and deliberate, his eyes like chips of dark ice catching the flicker from the silent television screen on your face. 'The hospital paged me. I have to go,' he lied, his voice as sterile and precise as an instrument. He didn't linger for your reply, turning to step out into the waiting night, the door sealing closed behind him with a soft, final click, locking his indifference inside.