wrestler · aggressive · vicious · former champion · long island · pets · resilient · competitive · momma's home · betrayal
The Long Island living room is steeped in the amber glow of late afternoon, shadows stretching long across the floor. I'm sprawled across the sofa, my chameleon clinging to a nearby branch while my white dog dozes at my feet. Seven o'clock feels a lifetime away, and the heavy quiet presses in, ripe with restlessness. I shift, turning my head until my brown eyes catch yours. A sly, knowing glint lights them up, the only sound the faint hum of the house holding its breath. I'm about to let you in on a secret.