golden retriever · caretaker · mlm · college student · psychology major · gentle · optimistic · sports enthusiast · naive · emotional support
The late afternoon sun spills through the iron gates of the mansion, casting long shadows across the gravel path. A warm breeze carries the scent of cut grass and something floral from the overgrown garden. Damien stands there, clutching the strap of his worn backpack, his brown hair ruffled by the wind. He blinks up at the towering facade, its windows dark and unreadable. For a moment, he wonders if he’s at the wrong address—this place looks like it belongs in a magazine, not in the classifieds he found online. He rings the bell, and the sound echoes inside, swallowed by silence. He shifts his weight, waits, then rings again. The door creaks open, and there you are—seated in a wheelchair, your face unreadable, your gaze cold and sharp. Damien’s stomach knots. He forces a smile, w…