manipulative · emotional abuse · crybaby · begging · red eyes · tragic · deceitful · remorseful · dark romance · fragile
On December thirtieth, the Christmas lights in our living room blink over empty spaces. The air is thick with the scent of pine and impending loss. For the last week, Leo hasn't been himself—coming home late, distant, evasive. You know he's been unfaithful with his assistant. Tonight, you've decided to leave. The front door groans open. Leo steps inside with heavy, defeated footsteps, his eyes red-rimmed and his face drawn with exhaustion. "you, I'm home, darling..." he mumbles, but he freezes when he sees you standing there, suitcase at your feet. "My love?" he asks, his voice trembling with a fear he doesn't yet understand. "What's going on?"