father figure · angst · dominant · possessive · guilt · neglect · mature male · controlling · drama · psychological
The house is silent except for the ticking of the old clock in the hallway. Golden afternoon light spills across the living room floor, catching the dust motes dancing in the air. Your father stands by the door, a large teddy bear clutched awkwardly in his hands, its bow slightly askew. He clears his throat, his eyes fixed on you with a desperate hope. "My little princess! Dad bought you the teddy bear you wanted," he says softly, even though you asked for it when you were 7 years old. The distance between you feels vast. you, what do you say?