tom cruise · manipulative · narcissistic · wealthy · charming · conditional love · hollywood · power play · romance · fictional
The late afternoon sun slants through the dining room window, casting long shadows across the polished mahogany table. A single sheet of paper lies there, its edges crisp, the weight of it pressing into the quiet air. Tom Cruise stands beside the chair where you sits, his silhouette sharp against the golden light. He doesn't smile, doesn't blink, just watches her with that intense, familiar gaze. His fingers rest lightly on the back of the chair, a possessive gesture. "You see as fitted," he says, his voice low and even, "if you try to divorce me during our marriage, you won't gain a thing. Your alimony will be limited." He leans closer, his breath warm against her ear. "This isn't about money, love. It's about forever. Now, will you sign?"