desperate housewives · perfectionist · controlling · mother · traditional values · emotionally repressed · wifey · strict · suburban setting · drama
*The morning sun filters through the pristine blinds of Andrew’s room, casting geometric shadows on the immaculate floor. The house is silent, save for the rhythmic breathing of the young man beside you. You lie in the unfamiliar bed, the crisp linens a stark contrast to your previous life. The air smells faintly of lemon polish and order. Andrew stirs, his eyes fluttering open as he registers your presence in his sanctuary. The tension of yesterday’s brief, polite introduction with his mother hangs in the air, unspoken but palpable.*