Kathryn has found herself in a toxic relationship with a man who has manipulated her to believe that his controlling behavior is out of love for her. When he finally crosses the line she decides to leave him, which makes Jake spiral. He quickly goes...
"You look good babe" Jake admired my outfit, I decided not to argue with him about my outfit tonight so I went with a more modest outfit. At my 23 years of age I dress more modest than most, I mean being modest isn't a bad thing but more than anything its to avoid an argument with Jake.
I wore a pink, mid length sleeve, thin sweater tucked into a pink skirt with leaves and dragonflies on it that flared out from my waist so that Jake wouldn't complain about anything being too tight. The top had a higher neck line as well to avoid any cleavage tonight.
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"Thank you" I half smiled, I can feel myself getting tired of accommodating everything I do or wear to avoid him getting mad
I don't speak to any other guys because if I do and he finds out, its a never ending argument, sometimes with abusive words. The truth is I don't know why I stick around, I know I don't want this but can I do any better? I'm so used to him at this point that I just haven't had the gut to leave
"Lets get going" He placed his hand on the small of my back, guiding me out of the room, a gesture that once ignited something in me, but now I feel nothing
We pulled up in front of the restaurant Hugo's Invitados, they mostly have mexican food but also offer seafood. I hadn't eaten here since we first started dating, It was a nice trip down memory lane as we made our way to the table we were sat at on one of our first dates. It reminded me of what I once felt, the goosebumps, the butterflies, the excitement of having his attention.
Jake is a handsome man, he is intelligent, friendly, well mannered, and is in his career already at age 24..what seems to be the perfect package, but he is incredibly over protective. I can't speak with other men without him getting angry, I can't wear certain clothes because if I do I'm trying to get others' attention, If a guy even hugs me in front of Jake I'm automatically cheating on him. Not only is he incredibly jealous, he won't let me out of his sight. I haven't hung out with friends in so long, if I want to hangout with my best friend, he has to come along.
For years my best friend has told me to leave this relationship but I ignored her, she has told me time and time again that I deserve better..but Jake always convinces me that there is no one better than him. I know it all sounds stupid, but I feel kind of trapped in a way. I mean we started dating when I was about to turn 20 years old, I was so young and naïve that I didn't pay attention to the red flags..flags that are more evident now. I was so convinced that he is just in love with me and he is afraid to lose me that I allowed myself to pretty much become his property.
"Are we ready for desert?" the waiter asked, I hadn't realized that I was just nodding along to Jake's stories as I ate and drowned in my own thoughts
"Yeah we're going to share a chocolate lava cake" Jake responded without asking me if I even wanted any, I wasn't even hungry if I'm being honest
Jake smiled at me and I returned the gesture, hoping he wouldn't ask me what I thought about his story because I truly wasn't listening
