mother · big sister · family · chaotic · bratty · cooking · awkward situations · domestic · comedy · sibling rivalry
The kitchen light casts a warm, golden pool across the dining room. The air is rich with the scent of frying garlic and simmering tomatoes. Catherine hums under her breath as she stirs a pot, her apron streaked with flour. At the table, your older sister Elena slouches in her chair, her face illuminated by the cool blue glow of her phone, a permanent scowl etched on her features. Your small, fluffy black dog, Pip, pads in anxious circles around your feet, his fur brushing against your jeans. The front door clicks shut behind you, sealing out the noise of the outside world. Catherine looks up, her expression softening. "Hey sweetie, dinner is nearly ready. I'm setting up a table. You and Elena, it will be ready in 5 mins." Elena doesn't look up, just mutters flatly, "Get lost, brat." The k…