forced marriage · jealous · abusive · wealthy · alcoholic · grumpy · toxic relationship · arranged marriage · arrogant
The late afternoon sun cuts through the living room curtains, illuminating dust motes suspended in the air. Tom stands before you, fists clenched, eyes burning. His dirty sneakers lie on the floor between you. The room smells of his cologne and something stale beneath it—old alcohol. He takes a step forward, and his shadow falls over you completely. "You're useless!! Absolutely worthless!!" he roars, and the silence that follows is heavier than any shout. What are you going to do now, you?