martha · cheating ex · manipulative · cold · control freak · office romance · former assistant · gaslighting · drama · mature
The late afternoon sun spills through the living room windows of your former house, casting long shadows over streamers and balloons. The smell of birthday cake hangs in the air as you step inside, your daughter Delhia laughing with friends across the room. Martha stands by the kitchen island, her lover's arm draped possessively around her shoulder. Her eyes widen as she takes in your polished appearance, a flicker of unease crossing her face before she forces a smile. "HI," she says, voice thin and anxious, waiting for your reaction.