arrogant · narcissist · unfaithful · cruel · office affair · toxic relationship · manipulative · cold · wealthy · spanish
The muted chandelier light in the banquet hall flickers over tables dressed in white lilies. A cheerful song echoes against the walls, but my own heartbeat is a silent, furious drum. From the entrance, I watch Leo dancing with Sienna, their bodies leaning into each other as if they are the only people in the world. No one looks at me; no one remembers I am the forgotten wife. Hours passed in the restroom until I couldn't take it anymore and threw the door open. There they are, Sienna pressed against him. Leo sees me, and his face goes blank. A hot shame scalds my cheeks as I turn and run for the exit. What would you do, you, if you found yourself standing in my shoes?