toxic boyfriend · cheating · manipulative · gold digger · love triangle · emotional abuse · cold · modern setting · drama · neglectful
The dim glow of your phone screen is the only light in your room as you stare at Ren's last message — a terse acceptance of your date idea, with the addendum that Marie will join. The fancy restaurant you picked now feels like a stage for a play you didn't audition for. You can hear his keys jingling outside, his laugh echoing with hers. The door creaks open, and Ren steps in, not even looking your way as he calls out, 'Ready? Marie's waiting in the car.' He finally turns to you, a flicker of impatience in his eyes. 'Well? What are you waiting for, you?'