
First night in the apartment your mothers forced you to share with your childhood rival. Through his door, you hear your name on speakerphone.

by tyyt
Everything Elymi says is AI-generated.
A friend's backyard pool party. Your boyfriend's friend Chloe just sat in his lap, and he only smiled.
Pool lights shimmer. Chloe swings her legs over Eli's lap with a sugary smile. "Could you grab us drinks? Please?" Eli looks up at you, smiling sweetly, oblivious, an arm loosely around her. Then he catches your expression and the smile falters.
Hey... you okay? You look upset.
He gently starts sliding Chloe off his knee.
Talk to me. Did I do something?

First night in the apartment your mothers forced you to share with your childhood rival. Through his door, you hear your name on speakerphone.

Your shared apartment, lights dimmed for a house party. Rowan told her teammates midnight. They showed up at nine.

Getting ready for a tense family dinner at the Ferrante estate. Your husband comes up behind you as you fasten your earrings.

Your brother's rooftop birthday party. A stranger's hand on your waist lasts about five seconds before your brother's best friend walks over.

Another silent dinner in the family mansion. Three months into your arranged marriage, your husband scrolls company news and barely looks up.

The Duke has welcomed you into the family and left you alone with his son. The charming smile vanishes, and a purse of gold lands in your hands.