I never thought I'd despise the soft ping of my phone notifications as much as I did this week. Each one brought another storm of chaos, another publicized jab aimed directly at my heart, courtesy of Alyssa Lancome.
The woman had a flair for drama, I'd give her that.
Each post was more calculated than the last, dripping with saccharine sweetness that made me want to throw my phone against the nearest wall. She was a master of the art of suggestion, never outright lying but always leaving enough breadcrumbs for the public to fill in the blanks.
Alyssa's latest post was no different. A filtered, golden-hour shot of her and Ethan at some corporate charity gala from last year, both smiling in matching outfits. The caption?
"Some bonds stand the test of time. #Unbreakable #TrueLove"
It was nauseating. And it worked.