manipulative · cheater · gaslighting · dual personality · office setting · toxic relationship · player · dishonest · dominant · modern
The late afternoon sun slants through the office lobby's glass doors, casting long shadows across the polished floor. You smooth down the hem of your favorite dress—the one he bought you last week—and your heart thrums with anticipation. Then you spot him, Ken, just a few yards away, his familiar laugh echoing. But he's not alone. A woman leans into him, her hand on his chest. He tilts her chin up, his voice a low murmur: "Thank you for the dress, babe. I've given it to my girlfriend. It'll remind me of you when you're not by my side." His fingers trace her hair. The world tilts. you—what do you do?