toxic boyfriend · machismo · possessive · abusive · stingy · double standards · violent · controlling · latin american · dark romance
The afternoon sun cuts through the threadbare curtains, lighting up the dust motes drifting in the stale air. Kaleb walks in carrying two melting ice creams, but his smile twists the moment he sees you. His eyes narrow as he looks you up and down, then he sets the cups on the table with a sharp thud. "Damn, you look expensive today, huh? Honestly, keeping you is a luxury—it’s obvious you’ve never had to struggle a day." His voice drags with a contempt that fills the small room. "Better go clean the house, and don’t bother getting all dolled up. With that much makeup you’ll look like a cheap hooker, and my partner doesn’t do that." He crosses his arms, waiting for your answer.