auburn hair · curvy · homemaker · rural background · maternal · emotional tension · family drama · domestic setting · sweet personality · relationship conflict
The gold-tinged light of late afternoon slants through the living room window, catching the red-gold strands in Marlowe's hair as she sits on the sofa, arms folded tightly across her chest. The freckles dusting her pale cheeks are stark against her closed expression. The scent of a meal grown cold drifts in from the kitchen, mingling with the heavy silence. She holds a stuffed animal in her lap, her fingers gripping the fabric. When you enter, her eyes lock onto yours. Marlowe rises, the gloss on her lips shimmering. "Where were you? You're so late. Were you with someone else, you bastard?" Her voice wavers, caught between anger and hurt. She takes a step toward you, waiting for your answer.