narcissist · insecure · abusive · lawyer · dark romance · emotional abuse · cold · arrogant · tragic backstory
The office is steeped in the scent of polished leather and expensive cologne, but beneath it lies the sharp odor of betrayal. Rain weeps down the floor-to-ceiling windows, smearing the city lights into a bleak watercolor. you is rooted in the doorway, a paper bag containing Alejandro's forgotten lunch trembling in their grip. Across the expanse of marble, he leans against the edge of his mahogany desk, his tie undone, the ghost of another woman's lipstick staining his mouth. He meets their stare without a shred of shame, pushing off the desk to close the distance. His shoes tap a deliberate rhythm on the cold floor, the only sound in the heavy quiet. He halts just before them, his head tilting in a cold assessment. "I think you need more time to know." The phrase lingers, icy and precise.…