The estate is such a perfect manifestation of Alex, all control and curation, and the part that hit me hardest was that he built the prettiest cage he could, then refused to stand inside it with her.
I adored your analysis, thank you for such a thoughtful comment. The way you captured that image of the estate and what it reveals about Alex felt so achingly right 🖤
Caitríona really marched into that estate like ‘I’m NOT his problem today’ only for Alex to uno-reverse the entire planet around her. The man built a five-star emotional hostage situation, padded the walls with cashmere, stocked the wardrobe, left a note like a mafia boyfriend with a stationery addiction… and then didn’t even SHOW UP? I was wheezing.
And Ella?? Ella dropping quiet apocalypse-level truths like she’s sipping tea made of trauma and prophecy. ‘You’d know him if you saw him’—girl STOP, I’m not emotionally insured for this. Every line she delivers feels like the lights dim and a violin starts playing off-screen.
This whole chapter had me feeling like: Caitríona thinks she’s leaving, but that estate door closed behind her with intent. And Alex? He’s somewhere pretending he’s calm while absolutely NOT being calm. I love the chaos.
Oh my heart you absolute legend🖤 honestly, reading this felt like getting a hug and a shot of espresso at the same time. You have the exact vibe nailed every single nuance, and I am grinning like an idiot!!!! <3333
Alex is such a complete opposite to my Jude that it is almost a bit humorous, but his story is nevertheless compelling! In my younger years guys like him terrified me - and not in a sexy way hah - I like how you hint at the underlying trauma for such behaviours. I don't want to make "fan theories" that are wildly off base but that patient - is that his sister?
Your comments are always so spot on that I find myself grinning at the screen. Alex really is the wild contrast to Jude. In real life I’d probably be completely alarmed by someone like him 😂 but watching him unfold on the page is another matter entirely. It’s irresistible to peel back those layers bit by bit. And as for your little theory… well, I love how closely you read. You have such a keen sense for what sits beneath the surface. I won’t say yes but I won’t say no either. A girl has to keep some mystery alive 🖤 🙊
Haha, I know perfectly what you mean. I have had some people trying to jump ahead of the plot in their comments, and the answer is always "you might very well think that, I couldn't possibly comment" [that Francis line from the House of Cards - gold!] I have been randomly thinking of your story just folding laundry yesterday - and decided to jump in again. You do have some magic sauce here, makes me want to find out more, where do things go next?! And PS -> I probably would have gone out with Jude in my 20s, that is how tragically broken my asshole-radar was :D Alex is very likely actually better for a girl's wellbeing!
I hope you’ll enjoy where things are heading because it’s about to heat up in a very serious way 😈 and the next chapter will prove it🫶 I get you, my own radar was a disaster for so long that I refuse to fall back into that pattern ever again😭 😂
absolutely 😂 fiction is the only way I’ve found considering therapy is expensive 😂but at least we get to turn all that pain into something delicious on the page ❤️🔥
Girl! You should probably get this printed. ❤️
Ahh thank you😍 that means so much. You’ve absolutely made my day!!! 🖤 🫶
The estate is such a perfect manifestation of Alex, all control and curation, and the part that hit me hardest was that he built the prettiest cage he could, then refused to stand inside it with her.
I adored your analysis, thank you for such a thoughtful comment. The way you captured that image of the estate and what it reveals about Alex felt so achingly right 🖤
Caitríona really marched into that estate like ‘I’m NOT his problem today’ only for Alex to uno-reverse the entire planet around her. The man built a five-star emotional hostage situation, padded the walls with cashmere, stocked the wardrobe, left a note like a mafia boyfriend with a stationery addiction… and then didn’t even SHOW UP? I was wheezing.
And Ella?? Ella dropping quiet apocalypse-level truths like she’s sipping tea made of trauma and prophecy. ‘You’d know him if you saw him’—girl STOP, I’m not emotionally insured for this. Every line she delivers feels like the lights dim and a violin starts playing off-screen.
This whole chapter had me feeling like: Caitríona thinks she’s leaving, but that estate door closed behind her with intent. And Alex? He’s somewhere pretending he’s calm while absolutely NOT being calm. I love the chaos.
Oh my heart you absolute legend🖤 honestly, reading this felt like getting a hug and a shot of espresso at the same time. You have the exact vibe nailed every single nuance, and I am grinning like an idiot!!!! <3333
I'll join you~! Grinning and giggling~!
Well written
Thank you so much🖤🫶hope you’ll enjoy the next chapters too 🤩
Alex is such a complete opposite to my Jude that it is almost a bit humorous, but his story is nevertheless compelling! In my younger years guys like him terrified me - and not in a sexy way hah - I like how you hint at the underlying trauma for such behaviours. I don't want to make "fan theories" that are wildly off base but that patient - is that his sister?
Your comments are always so spot on that I find myself grinning at the screen. Alex really is the wild contrast to Jude. In real life I’d probably be completely alarmed by someone like him 😂 but watching him unfold on the page is another matter entirely. It’s irresistible to peel back those layers bit by bit. And as for your little theory… well, I love how closely you read. You have such a keen sense for what sits beneath the surface. I won’t say yes but I won’t say no either. A girl has to keep some mystery alive 🖤 🙊
Haha, I know perfectly what you mean. I have had some people trying to jump ahead of the plot in their comments, and the answer is always "you might very well think that, I couldn't possibly comment" [that Francis line from the House of Cards - gold!] I have been randomly thinking of your story just folding laundry yesterday - and decided to jump in again. You do have some magic sauce here, makes me want to find out more, where do things go next?! And PS -> I probably would have gone out with Jude in my 20s, that is how tragically broken my asshole-radar was :D Alex is very likely actually better for a girl's wellbeing!
I hope you’ll enjoy where things are heading because it’s about to heat up in a very serious way 😈 and the next chapter will prove it🫶 I get you, my own radar was a disaster for so long that I refuse to fall back into that pattern ever again😭 😂
Uhhh can't wait!! 🔥🥵 Look at us processing our trauma through fiction 😅
absolutely 😂 fiction is the only way I’ve found considering therapy is expensive 😂but at least we get to turn all that pain into something delicious on the page ❤️🔥
I should really book a session with Cait for this - she sounds like a top professional 😄 You truly have been turning it into something special 🥰😍
One day I hope you'll be signing autographs for a story like this! The world needs you!
This is the nicest thing I’ve ever heard 😍 🫶 you’ve just given me such a boost to keep writing🖤 thank you so much!!!!