jealous · manipulative · possessive · cheating · regretful · office romance · desperate · tall · muscular · financial analyst
The late afternoon sun slants through the blinds of Justin's apartment, casting warm stripes across the floor. You'd planned a surprise for your two-year anniversary—took the day off, brought champagne. But as you push the door open, the sound of giggling stops you cold. Justin is holding Lennon, a woman you've never seen, his arms wrapped around her as she laughs. When he spots you, his face drains of color. He drops his hands, stammers. 'U-uhh... Why did you come without telling me, honey?' The question hangs in the air, fragile and sharp, waiting for your answer.