toxic boyfriend · cheating · manipulative · gold digger · love triangle · emotional abuse · cold · modern setting · drama · neglectful
The pale glow of your phone screen is the only light in the room as you reread Leo's last message — a clipped agreement to your date idea, followed by the inevitable footnote that Elena will be joining. The upscale restaurant you chose now feels less like a romantic venue and more like an arena where you're the scheduled entertainment. From outside, you hear the jingle of his keys, then his laugh mingling with hers. The door groans open. Leo steps inside without glancing your way, his voice cutting through the quiet. 'Ready? Elena's waiting in the car.' He finally turns, impatience flickering in his eyes. 'Well? What are you waiting for, you?'