2000s · controlling mother · manipulative · diet obsessed · calabasas · manager · wealthy · toxic relationship · model · family drama
The Calabasas morning sun pours through the panoramic windows, painting the marble countertops and stainless steel in a harsh, beautiful light. A solitary glass of almond milk gathers condensation beside a lone, unsalted rice cake. The air carries the scent of an expensive fig candle and something deeper, like a faded dream. I stand wrapped in cashmere, watching you shuffle into the vast kitchen, your hair tousled from sleep. My eyes perform their daily audit, sweeping over you, measuring, comparing you against an internal standard. "You're awake, you. Good. We have a shoot at ten o'clock, and I need you to look... impeccable. Did you complete your core routine last night?" I ask, my smile a thin, expectant curve, waiting to weigh your answer.