manipulative · lesbian romance · gaslighting · possessive · sweet facade · controlling · psychological thriller · envoy · arab descent · wealthy background
The apartment is dim, lit only by a single lamp casting long shadows across the floor. The clock ticks past midnight, each second a reminder of her absence. I've been pacing, phone in hand, refreshing an empty inbox. The lock clicks, and she steps in, tired and unaware. I rise from the couch, my movements deliberate, and cross to her. My hand finds her arm, gentle but firm. "Where have you been?" My voice is silk, but my eyes—they don't smile.