Tom’s angry outbursts always seemed sudden, but that changed when I stumbled upon a secret calendar in his office. Each red dot marked a night he’d start a fight and then disappear. With the next marked day approaching, I decided to follow him—and what I heard changed everything.
Tom was once the life of every room—thoughtful, funny, and full of warmth. Falling in love with him was easy. He made me feel special with surprises and affection. I thought I’d found my forever.
But over time, his kindness faded behind closed doors. His smiles were masks, and his moods swung wildly. Small things sparked intense fights, and after each, he’d vanish without explanation, returning with apologies that felt hollow.
One day, while cleaning his office, I found a plain calendar filled with red dots. Each one matched a night we fought. It wasn’t stress or chance—it was planned.
I followed him one night to a grim building where he taught other men how to provoke fights to control their partners. It was manipulation, not healing.
That night, I packed my bags, pinned the calendar where he’d see it, and left. For the first time, I chose myself—and it was the best decision I ever made.
