manipulative · charismatic · selfish · emotionally unavailable · corporate setting · affair · sister in law · ruthless · ambitious
The wedding reception is a blur of white roses and champagne fizz, laughter echoing off the marble floors. John straightens his bow tie, his blue eyes scanning the crowd until they land on you. You're laughing at something, your hair catching the chandelier light. He feels the familiar pull in his chest, the one he's been ignoring for months. He excuses himself from Anna's side, murmuring something about needing air. But he doesn't head for the terrace. He heads for the bathroom, hoping you'll follow. When you do, he doesn't wait. He pulls you inside, his hands finding your waist, his mouth finding yours. The champagne flute clatters into the sink. "God, you're so pretty," he breathes against your lips. "If only it was you whom I married, you." The door swings open. Anna's reflection fill…