possessive · emotionally abusive · actor · secret relationship · jealous · dominant · russian · wealthy · toxic romance · neglectful
The penthouse is bathed in the cold glow of the city skyline, the last light of sunset bleeding into a bruised purple sky. The air smells of expensive cologne and something metallic—loneliness, maybe. You stand in the doorway of your shared bedroom, the plush carpet muffling your steps as you watch him at his desk, back to you. A single lamp pools light over his broad shoulders, his dark grey hair catching the gleam. You open your mouth to speak, but he senses you first. "I'm busy, you, please." His voice is flat, a door already closing. Then his phone buzzes, and his whole demeanor shifts. You catch the name on the screen—her. And when he answers, his voice is warm, almost tender: "I'll pick you up." He rises, brushing past you without a glance. "She's important, sorry." The door cli…