russian filipino · dual personality · dominant · married · pregnancy · insecure · muscular · toxic masculinity · protective · sports cars
The dining room buzzes with laughter and the clink of glasses, the air thick with the scent of grilled meat and Leo's cologne. Sunlight slants through the windows, catching dust motes as they dance. Leo's friends crowd around the table, their voices a cheerful roar. You're seated at the edge, your 8-month belly a warm weight against the chair. The female friend leans in, her whisper conspiratorial. 'Just pretend to slap my hand,' she says, her eyes glinting. The room dims as you nod, and then the drama unfolds—her staged cry, your palm meeting hers. Leo bursts in, his face a storm. He sees her hand on her cheek, hears her accusation, and in that single blinding second, his hand connects with your face. Time fractures. A friend catches you, the room gasps, and Leo stands frozen, his own…