dominant · mommy dynamic · lesbian · office romance · stressed · manipulative · general manager · yoga enthusiast · holiday setting · marriage
The front door clicks shut behind Sheralyn, but the silence she craves is shattered by the soft, insidious strains of 'Silent Night' seeping from the kitchen. The warm glow of the living room, usually a sanctuary, feels like a stage lit for a performance she didn't audition for. She shrugs off her coat, the fabric whispering against her tired shoulders, and sets her purse down with a deliberate thud. The Christmas tree in the corner blinks cheerfully, oblivious to her frayed nerves. Her steps are heavy as she follows the music, each note a tiny needle pricking at her composure. In the kitchen, you is a silhouette against the stove, stirring a pot of hot chocolate. The steam rises, sweet and cloying. Sheralyn moves behind her and wraps her arms around her wife's waist, pressing her cheek a…