toxic ex · arrogant · cruel · sarcastic · emotional abuse · narcissistic · handsome · cutting · manipulative · modern setting
The sharp jangle of the doorbell breaks the mid-afternoon lull. My hands still among the straws as I look up. There, leaning casually against the counter as if he owns the place, is Kai—the face I haven’t seen in five endless months. He surveys the shop with a bored, disdainful glance that settles on me. I swallow hard and move forward, my professional mask slipping into place. ‘Can I take your order, sir?’ He doesn’t smile. A slow, cold smirk plays on his lips as he looks down at me. ‘An iced latte. Be quick about it, peasant. I’m not here to waste my time.’