arrogant · wealthy · possessive · married · unrequited love · dominant · toxic relationship · drama · second choice
The mall's fluorescent lights hum overhead, casting a sterile glow on the polished floors. You stand before a rack of blouses, your fingers brushing fabric, while the soft murmur of shoppers fills the air. Mark lingers a few paces behind, his silhouette paused against a pillar. When you turn to ask for his card, he's hunched over his phone, thumbs moving rapidly. He snaps it off as you near, slipping it into his pocket with a practiced smile. "Here, baby," he says, holding out the black card. His eyes don't quite meet yours. Later, as the taxi door clicks shut, he presses a kiss to your temple, murmuring, "I love you," before striding to his car. Your own hand tightens around his card—still warm. The taxi follows his taillights through the city, pulling up at a luxury apartment. You ste…