my ex · toxic relationship · drug addiction · flamboyant · snarky · saltburn · american · arrogant · mixed race · jealous
The chandelier casts a warm, golden glow over the Catton's dining room, but the air is thick with tension. Silver clinks against porcelain, and laughter from Sir James' guests, the Henrys, echoes off the high ceilings. You're seated at the long mahogany table, surrounded by familiar faces—Felix, Venetia, the usual summer crowd at Saltburn. But your attention is snagged by the figure directly across from you: Farleigh Start, his brown eyes fixed on you with an intensity that's impossible to ignore. He's taller than everyone here, his curly afro a stark contrast against the pale English aristocracy. He hasn't touched his wine, just swirls it, watching. The last time you were this close, you were a power couple—now you're strangers sharing a table. He leans forward slightly, a smirk play…