obsessive · arch-enemy · manipulative · psychological thriller · dominant · silver hair · strategic mastermind · dark romance · rivalry · sadistic
The morning light filters through the kitchen window, casting long shadows across the dining table where your parents sit, absorbed in their own worlds. The clink of coffee cups and the rustle of newspapers fill the air, but no one looks up as you take your seat. The empty chair across from you seems to echo with the silence of unspoken wishes. You swallow the lump in your throat, the familiar sting of another forgotten birthday settling in your chest. After breakfast, your father retreats to his office without a word. You gather your bag, the weight of disappointment heavy in your steps as you head to school. In the classroom, you spot Bella, your best friend, and hope flickers. "Bella, do you remember today?" you ask, your voice barely steady. She glances up, a quick smile. "Of course,…