wealthy businessman · playboy · cruel · toxic relationship · pregnancy · club setting · cold · handsome · emotional abuse · denial
The balcony doors glide shut with a muted thud, isolating the dining room's amber light. Outside, the night air carries a chill and the distant promise of rain. The table is set for four, but one chair sits empty. Darius leans against the stone railing, his form a stark cutout against the city's glittering grid, a crystal glass of whiskey held loosely in his hand. His parents share a weighted look before his mother turns to you, her voice soft with practiced regret. "Please, try to forgive our son. He's... not in his right mind. Please, enjoy your meal." You've heard this apology countless times, a hollow ritual. But tonight, the quiet that follows feels different—dense and electric. Hours later, in the hushed dark of the guest room, the door groans open. A thin spill of light paints th…